My husband gifted me with a Mikimoto necklace strand, a matching bracelet with diamond rondelles, and matching pearl stud earrings. I never understood the close-up beauty, value and price until my husband gave me my pearl set. There are pearls, and then there are Mikimoto pearls.
Mine are Japanese, sea pearls, and heavy and gorgeous, though not mikimoto. I wear them every time I have a collar (my skin does something to pearls). I love them. I wear them to the landfill. I also wear my good gold chain, and maybe even more jewelry because I just enjoy it and I’ll be eccentric if i please!! Maybe have your jewelry reset to be able to enjoy it more.