The Ultimate Luxury, Tahitian Pearls Are Found in Many Hues
Designers are excited about the return of color, but one thing is certain: for holiday dressing, you can't go wrong with black. What could be more elegant than a black velvet dress? Or sexier than a slinky black satin sheath? Or a shimmering necklace of black Tahitian pearls?
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Treasures of the Sea Are a Miracle of Nature
Pearls are truly the treasures of the sea. The birthstone for June, the pearl was the earliest gem known to man and has been prized by civilizations throughout history. Pearls have long been associated with wisdom, wealth, purity, romance and mystery - and they are an enduring symbol of love and mar...
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The Mystery of Black Tahitian Pearls
Pearls are created naturally - or with the help of man - when a tiny irritant enters the shell of an oyster. To ease its discomfort, the oyster secretes a smooth, hard substance called nacre around the irritant. After a few years, the irritant will be encased in layers upon layers of silky nacre - and a pearl is born.
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Pearls: So Many Choices
Pearls have fascinated mankind (especially womankind) since the dawn of civilization, and continue to engage our interest today as new varieties and colors of pearls are found in nature - or produced with a little help from the human race.
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Going Solo: Newest Styles Focus Attention on Single Pearls
Pearls are stepping out on their own this season. While the classic strand of pearls will always be a cherished heirloom to hand down from generation to generation, the newest styles feature single pearls in spectacular solo settings.
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Freshwater Pearls: Hello High Fashion
For women with an eye for style and for men seeking a moderately priced gift, the perfect answer is freshwater pearls. Never before has there been so much variety or excitement in this category.
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Cleaning and Care of Cultured Pearls
Fine cultured pearls can last for generations. But, more than most gems, they do require gentle, loving care to maintain their singular beauty. Here's important information that every pearl lover should know...
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A Little Pearl TLC
Pearls are unique among gems. They are not mined from the earth but grown under the sea in the bodies of oysters.
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The Fascinating Origins of Cultured Pearls
Pearls are the oldest gemstone, and for hundreds of years were considered the most valuable. The earliest pearls were formed naturally when a foreign object - a piece of grit, say - got inside the shell of an oyster or a freshwater mussel. To protect itself from the irritant, the oyster or mussel wo...
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Let's Take an Exotic Trip to the South Seas
The rich, lustrous color and iridescence of golden South Sea pearls evokes images of romantic, faraway places. But, even more elusive than a trip to the exotic South Seas is the ability for the average jewelry connoisseur to own a perfectly matched, top-quality necklace of 13mm South Sea pearls, whi...
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Freshwater Pearls Rise to a New Level
Creative design dominates the newest crop of freshwater pearl jewelry. Multi-strand bracelets, pearl cocktail rings, woven or twisted chokers and drop earrings are among the most popular styles. Consumers shopping for pearls will find a wider variety of styles and more moderate prices than ever, tha...
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New Colors, Shapes Add Excitement to Pearl Category
If your mental image of a cultured pearl is round and white, you are in for a big surprise! Right now, the most exciting news in cultured pearl jewelry is not the range of designs, but instead the variety of colors and shapes to choose from.
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Mix ’N Match Pearls
There was a time, many years ago, when the only way to wear pearls was in matched sets. Young debutantes and society girls wore creamy pearls to go with their white dresses. It was acceptable for wives and mothers to wear gold or pink pearls. And widows and mature women could wear gray or black pearls to signify their status. Oh, how times have changed.
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Know Your Pearls
Akoya pearls, South Sea pearls, Tahitian pearls, saltwater and freshwater pearls, white pearls, pink pearls, black pearls and gray pearls. Our display cases offer more types of cultured pearls than ever before, which is terrific — there are pearls to suit every taste and budget —but the sheer number of choices can be daunting to the uninitiated pearl shopper.
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