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You might be wondering what floating pearl necklaces and tin cups have in common. The answer is that a tin cup necklace is actually the same thing as a floating pearl necklace. Confused yet? I was too. Why would a pearl necklace be called a tin cup when the two aren’t at all related? Well, the answer lies in the 1996 move “Tin Cup.”
That movie, starring Renee Russo and Kevin Costner, launched a mega-trend in the tin cup necklace. Jewelry designer and celebrity stylist Wendy Brigode wanted to come up with a unique pearl necklace that was elegant and stylish yet eliminated some of what she called “Barbara Bushness.” The result was a necklace with widely spaced pearls on a very fine silk thread – so fine that it could only be seen on close inspection and the pearls appeared to “float” on Russo’s skin. Little did Brigode know that soon everyone would want one of her necklaces! (Trivia: Russo later wore the same type of necklace in the movie “Ransom” even though she had a different stylist) Thus that particular type of necklace came to be known as a Tin Cup necklace. Other names include station necklace, floating pearl necklace, and illusion pearl necklace.
These days the silk thread used in the original is usually replaced with a gold, white gold, or sterling silver chain, and while Russo wore white pearls, today you can find a station necklace in any type of pearl you could possibly want. Want classic white? Choose Akoya. For something different, think about Tahitian pearls or South Sea pearls. You can also find some unique dyed freshwater pearls in colors like black, red, or purple. The sky’s the limit and that’s one reason why the floating pearl necklace is so popular – it’s so easy to customize! If you like, you can decide on the number of pearls (I’ve seen necklaces with just one that still look incredible), the way they are spaced, the type of chain, and the type of pearl you want.
The trend also endures because this type of necklace is really just an updated version of the classic pearl necklace. As such, it seems young and fresh. Because your necklace can be as simple or intricate as you choose it really goes with anything, but your best bet is to wear it with clothing that shows your neck and collarbone for full effect. It’s also a great choice for brides!
I doubt that Brigode knew what a sensation her necklace would become but those of us who love pearls are thankful for her innovative design. Illusion, floating, station, tin cup – no matter what the name, these necklaces are versatile, can be easily customized, and add some modern flair to the classic necklace we know and love.
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