Surprisingly, the composition of the faux pearl is not one of them. All simulated pearls, unlike cultured pearls which are farmed from oysters, consist of a core, such as plastic, Lucite or glass.

The Princess of Wales donned the 1980S Vintage 5-Strand Faux Pearl Necklace by Susan Caplan, who is Jewish. This was a subtle nod to survivors and their families.

Made from a mixture of faux pearl and multicoloured beads, this is one of the shorter straps on offer which is ideal for chucking in your handbag or tucking into your pocket. Length: 19cm ...

Meghan Markle looks adorable in pearls and flared jeans for one of her first red carpets at the George Lopez/Great Chefs of LA Event For The National Kidney Foundation back in November 2006 ...

Put pearls on last – after, for example, fragrance – and wear them close to the skin, as the body's natural oils help to maintain their warm lustre. www.tasaki-global.com ...