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Mrs. O recently made an appearance on Good Morning America in a flower embroidered dress and delicate blue pearls to match.
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During a visit to Inglewood, California to promote healthy eating, The First Lady accessorized an already bold and colorful look with a silver eye-catching necklace.
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The First Lady’s mound of pearls was a stunning touch to her teal gown at the State dinner this year.
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Here, a simple and sleek shift dress and statement necklace make a pretty pink pairing.
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Michelle Obama worked a Rodarte lamé dress and layered Erickson Beamon pearls that matched precisely at a Hanukkah reception at the White House.
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For a subtle statement, the First Lady layers a fine multi-strand necklace delicately over a black gown.
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At a dinner with Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in London, Michelle Obama wore an exquisite
necklace by Tom Binns with an off-the-shoulder gown.
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Mrs. Obama proves that even dainty pearls, when layered together, add up to a very strong statement necklace.
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Stepping off of the aircraft in style, Mrs. O wears a chic two strand pearl choker accented with gold clasps for a vintage feel.
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This multi-strand necklace with floral applique stands out perfectly against Mrs. Obama’s matching dress.
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Celebrating the festival of lights in Mumbai, India, the First Lady complements her lovely patterned dress and pretty pink cardigan with an Erickson Beamon necklace.
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The First Lady couldn’t be more fabulous in this matching Miriam Haskell statement necklace with glass pearls and Swarovski crystals. This piece pops perfectly over her black turtleneck.
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Making an appearance at the YMCA in Homestead, Florida, the First Lady wears yet another lovely statement necklace by Miriam Haskell, this time made of colored glass beads and Swarovski crystals.
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At the Congressional Black Caucus Mrs. O dons a silver statement necklace against a polished black ensemble.
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Despite the very powerful gold foil brocade dress, Mrs. Obama’s chunky pearl necklace still stands out.
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On the eve of the G20 Summit in London, the First Lady brings her best, dressed in a white shift dress and classic pearls to match.
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Once again, Mrs. Obama lets her neck do the talking with a simple dress that sets off another multi-strand necklace.
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The First Lady’s House of Lavande 1970s Dinicola necklace spruced up her button down ruffle-front blouse at the White House.
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These chic clustered pearls are the perfect compliment to Mrs. Obama’s coral dress.
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The champagne-colored satin bow softens Mrs. Obama’s structured necklace.
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Michelle Obama pairs her lovely wine colored gown with bold Jordan Alexander pearls.
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2/2/12: First Lady Chic
Michelle Obama visits the future site of a Northgate Market in Inglewood, California furthering the effort to bring healthy foods to low-income communities.
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Despite the very powerful gold foil brocade dress, Mrs. Obama’s chunky pearl necklace still stands out.
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At the Congressional Black Caucus Mrs. O dons a silver statement necklace against a polished black ensemble.
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Making an appearance at the YMCA in Homestead, Florida, the First Lady wears a lovely statement necklace by Miriam Haskell made of colored glass beads and Swarovski crystals.
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Michelle Obama worked a rodarté Lamé gown and layered Erickson Beamon pearls that matched precisely at a Hanukkah reception at the White House.
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The First Lady brings her Sunday best to church, dressed in a kakhi set and classic pearls.
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Mrs. Obama smiles for the camera at the Oprah Winfrey show in a haute pink shift accented by a lovely gold necklace.
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At a dinner with Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in London Michelle Obama wore an exquisite
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We love these chic triple strand pearls that Mrs. Obama paired with her modern gray suit.
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The First Lady layers a fine multi-strand necklace for a subtle statement.
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Mrs. O’s simple sleek shift dress and statement necklace make the perfect pairing in pink.
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10/28/10: TV Spotlight
Jill Biden and Michelle Obama appear on NBC’s ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ where they talk about being the first and second ladies of the United States.
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The First Lady couldn’t be more fabulous in this skirt suit and matching Miriam Haskell statement necklace with glass pearls, and Swarovski crystals. It pops perfectly over her black turtleneck.
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11/18/10: Coming Together
First Lady Michelle Obama talks to Cory Booker after she addressed students at Maple Avenue School in Newark, New Jersey.
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Mrs. Obama proves that even dainty pearls, when layered together, add up to a very strong statement necklace.
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5/30/11: Memorial Day
The Obamas walk with Major General Karl Horst, and his wife Nancy, on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia
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7/17/11: Sunday Best
The Obamas head to St. Johns Church in Washington DC. First Lady Obama looks lovely in a daffodil-printed Jason Wu dress.
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9/21/11: Returning Home
The President of the United States Barack Obama and The First Lady Michelle Obama, in an Isabel Toledo dress, arrive at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Obama was returning to Washington after attending the annual United Nations General Assembly
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Here, Mrs. O wears a chic two strand pearl choker accented with gold clasps.
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SPiegel’s Graduated Strands Pearl Necklace, $69. Available now at Spiegel.com.
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We love how Mrs. O accessorizes a casual ensemble with astatement necklace.
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We love these classic two strand pearls Mrs. Obama wears with a classic cardigan.
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A classic yellow twinset is complimented by a brassy necklace by Mrs. O.
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Susan Graver Bold Openwork Statement Necklace, $29.75. Available now at QVC.com.
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Michelle Obama wore these exact Jordan Alexander South Sea pearls with diamond accents. Find them at www.fragments.com starting at $750.
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Ladylike Pearl and Rhinestone Bib Necklace, $486. Available at Charmandchain.com.
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Lanvin silk flower necklace, $895. Available now at Nordstrom.com.
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Betsey Johnson “Vintage Betsey” Necklace, $135. Available now at Nordstrom.com.
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Gay Boyer Double-Strand Pearl Necklace, $124. Available at MaxandChloe.com.
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Mimco Manhattan Chocke Necklace, $160. Available t HouseofFraser.co.uk.
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Short Antique Coin Necklace, $120. Available at Charmandchain.com.
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Triple-Strand Pearl Flower Necklace, $49.99. Available now at Spiegel.com.
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Ismene Necklace, Purple, $790. Charmandchain.com
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Sequin Beaded Bow Statement Necklace, $175. Nordstrom.com.
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Faux Pearl & Crystal Necklace by Haute Hippie, $485. Nordstrom.com
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Anthology Three Strand Semiprecious Pearls, $88. Nordstrom.com
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Mrs. Obama opts for a necklace dripping with diamonds for this formal look.
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Snake chain and Crystal Necklace by Janis Savitt. Brownsfashion.com
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Crystal Confetti Multi-Strand Necklace by Kate Spade, $245. Nordstrom.com
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