IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, ONLINE JEWELRY RETAILER ANNOUNCES TEN MOST REQUESTED GIFTS, BEST DEALS
Freshwater pearl jewelry e-tailer releases top ten most requested gifts, best holiday deals on pearl jewelry

/Connecticut News Articles/ - OLD LYME, CT, November 27, 2007 — The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the inevitable annual holiday shopping angst: What will you give those hard-to-please people on your list this year? Just in time for the holidays, internet pearl jewelry retailer MoonRiverPearls.com announced its ten most popular holiday gifts based on data from the previous two years. According to the site, gift-givers can't go wrong with the following pieces, in order of popularity:

1. Classic round freshwater black pearl necklace
2. Classic round freshwater black pearl bracelet
3. Classic round freshwater black pearl set (matching necklace, bracelet and earrings)
4. Classic freshwater black pearl drop pendant
5. Classic round black pearl stud earrings
6. Classic round white pearl stud earrings
7. Children's pearl jewelry sets (matching pearl necklace and earrings)
8. 10mm designer black pearl pendant
9. 11mm designer black pearl ring
10. 11mm designer white pearl ring

The pearl jewelry pieces, which range in price from $41 to $201, can be found at http://www.moonriverpearls.com.

"Unlike diamonds, which have a romantic connotation, pearls can be worn by everyone from little girls to grandmothers, and they go with both casual and dressy outfits, so they're the perfect gift," said Mary Ellen Garbarino, head buyer for MoonRiverPearls.com. "And while classic pieces will always be popular, modern styles and new twists on old favorites have revitalized the gem so that it's once again a fashion staple. Women love pearls!"

Garbarino adds that, thanks to improvements in pearl culturing techniques, pearl farms are turning out freshwater pearls that are extremely high quality yet wonderfully affordable.

Find the best deals on pearl jewelry this holiday season at MoonRiverPearls.com. From November 23 through December 23, the site will offer classic pearl jewelry at 20 percent off. The company will also discount one piece each day by 50 percent. "Our daily promotion was a big hit with customers last year," says Garbarino. "Most visited Moon River Pearl's home page every morning to see what bargains could be had. It was a lot of fun."

To attract holiday shoppers, MoonRiverPearls.com has added other special features:
• Jewelry consultants: Speak to a jewelry buyer directly via a toll-free number, or e-mail for personal suggestions.
• Gorgeous gift wrapping: Each beautifully gift-wrapped package includes a hand-written note or blank card for just $4.95.
• U.S. Military discount: Active and retired military get 30 percent off. (Click the yellow ribbon on the company's home page for details.)
• Improved checkout process: After months of research and testing, the company's secure checkout function is faster, easier and more flexible than before. Customers can choose options like Google checkout, or pay by credit card, PayPal or check.
• Lower shipping prices to the United Kingdom, plus shipping to Canada. As always, shipping within the continental United States is free.

Press Release Contact Information:

Amy Drescher
MoonRiverPearls.com
VP Marketing
4 Davis Road W
Old Lyme, CT
USA 06371
Voice: 8004052488
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