How to use pearls, the Couture way

Armani Privè 2009 via Pearls and Chains

Above you can see what king Giorgio does best, amaze! This is an outstanding top made of strands of pearls. 
The single strand of pearls around your neck is perfect for almost any occasion and it's so chic, but what's beyond it? What can you do with pearls (lots of them) and what can they do for you (make you look unique)?

Pearls are really popular this spring thanks to Chanel's big, chunky bracelets and necklaces (see how to DIY yours here).
Discover below what couturiers do with millions of pearls and an army of seamstresses.
Don't be scared! If you want to obtain some of these look you can skip the exhausting sewing hours  with a simple trick.

Francesco Scognamiglio s/s 2011 via Theimportanceofclothes

Diane Von Furstenberg spring 2013 shoes via TheLuxurySpot

Acne ss 2011 via TheChicDepartment

High - low mix. Sporty proportions and delicate pearls.

Victor&Rolf a/w 2001 via gidgetbowden

Ok these are more beads than pearls but the effect is stunning and it can be done with pearls as well.

Alexander McQueen a/w 2009 via gidgetbowden

Baroque headpiece.

Chanel s/s 2012 via FashionTelegraph

Pearls to decorate a bag.

Balmain fall 2012 pic via babes in balenciaga

Balmain baroque dress. DIY your own Balmain inspired trousers here.

Chanel fall 2010 pic via moodboard

Jewels for the body. Pearls give their best effect when they can move. See the beautiful swinging pearls on this dress.

Chanel fall 2010 via moodboard

Chanel fall 2010 via moodboard

 Chanel fall 2010 via gidgetbowden

Pearls as sleeves.

Anna Sui spring 2013 via stylebistro

Chanel spring 2013 via parischerie

Alexander McQueen fall 2013 via Vogue

Pearls on tights.

McQueen spring 2012 via theimportanceofclothes

This effect could be obtained on a smaller scale with glue on flat back  pearls I think.