By Kelly Shen (City Weekend)
Updated: 2007-08-06 09:28

Summer is a good time show the beautiful neck. So get it a company, a string of pearls.

1 Amylin's Pearls & Jewelry

These high quality fresh water pearls come from the family pearl farm in southern China. Renowned for not only its pearls but its unique designs, the store has attracted an exclusive clientele list that includes presidential personalities–the US's Clintons, Russia's Putins, and the UK's Blairs. The pearls are priced to match.

2 Pearls and Jewelry by Fandy

Offering a wide variety of silks and pearls with fashionable designs and unique colors, this store is perfect for those who love accessorizing. The distinctive Chinese characteristics and style of the jewelry and other items adds to their appeal and charm.

3 Pearl Village

A veritable haven for those seeking a wide variety and cheap prices, this venue has over 50 vendors selling pearls from all parts of China. Shops offer an array of fresh water pearls, sea pearls as well as black and inlaid pearls and allow buyers to choose from pre-made items or their own designs.

4 Angel Pearls

Pearls from Chinese waters are not the only gems to grace these walls. This store sells fresh water pearls, South China Sea pearls and Japanese cultural pearls from the Sea of Japan, giving customers a wide range of choices. Also check out their distinctive collection of silk embroidery and carpets.

5 Shanghai Hongqiao International Pearl City

This pearl city is conveniently located above the fake goods market in Hongqiao. Coming here not only means going home with bags full of pearls but also with an endless stock of sunglasses, bags, shirts, shoes and more. Third floor shops sell products ranging from sea pearls to jade. If you want pearls for a good price this is the place, but be ready to bargain hard.