I'll be W. never bought pearls for her because she told him not to (same reason I don't own a string of pearls).
Besides, other than with a black cocktail dress, pearls often make a woman look matronly.
My never-to-be-humble opinion--LOLOLOLOL
Are you calling me matronly???? I wear my pearls with almost any outfit. THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
This may be a clue..............perhaps she is gracious enough not to 'infringe' on Barbara Bush's 'trademark'. Laura is a class act..........however, I've noticed old Hillary trying the string of pearls caper!!