Pearls Britain’s beloved Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, passed away on April 9 and just a week later was laid to rest on April 17 at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. The Duke’s family was of course in attendance to pay tribute to his life. In her own way of honoring the deceased, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, wore for the occasion a...
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Pearls New US Vice President Kamala Harris has always worn pearls, and on Inauguration Day women across America wore them too to show support for the country’s first female vice president-elect. Sandra Broome-Edwards, 67, has worn pearls every day since early January. She told The New York Times, “I’ve been sitting at home watching ‘Good Morning America’ with my pearls on. It’s my way of acknowledging the...
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Pearls Perhaps the most beloved gem of all time, pearls seem to never go out of style and were favored by monarchs and royals way before diamonds were even discovered. Ariana Grande’s new engagement ring features a diamond set with a pearl on the side and even in the hit Netflix series “Bridgerton” does the lead character have an engagement ring with pearls. Actresses Emma Stone...
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Celebrity News Designer Marc Jacobs discussed all things jewelry in a recent interview with Town & Country magazine. The native New Yorker spoke to the magazine’s editor Stellene Volandes and journalist Lynn Yaeger via Zoom. He talked about how much he loves New York’s infamous Diamond District, the first piece of jewelry he bought for himself, and the piece of jewelry he wears every day, no matter the attire. When...
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Celebrity Engagement Rings / Engagement Rings We love looking at celebrities and Hollywood stars for inspiration when it comes to fashion and all things jewelry, but sometimes it can be rough and heartbreaking when things are just way out of our price range. But not to fear! Actress Emma Stone came to our rescue with her new engagement ring that is —get ready — affordable! We always love it when we...
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Birthstone Jewelry The month of June is the month of pearls, and we have everything you need to know about the beloved gem, which is also the gem of the third and thirtieth anniversaries. The gem also has an interested history (that stems back to 2206 BC) and symbolism to it. Pearls, both natural and cultured, are one of the most popular gems in the world. They...
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Pearls “A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls,” said Coco Chanel, while Grace Kelly noted, “I favor pearls on screen and in my private life.” There’s a reason why all fashion icons – including Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn – were often spotted wearing pearls and had pearl jewelry in their vast collection. Its because they are timeless, classic, never go out of style and,...
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Birthstone Jewelry The only gemstone to be created from living creatures (in the mantle of a shelled mollusk), pearls are June’s birthstone. Even if the pearl isn’t your birthstone, this jewel is a popular choice for all. These sea jewels are indigenous to the waters surrounding Japan and China and come in a wide range of shades, from creamy white to dark black. While naturally occurring pearls...
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Real pearls are either formed naturally or “cultured” by pearl farmers. Genuine pearls take many years to develop within the confines of an oyster. Pearl farmers develop pearls by placing irritants inside the oyster that cause it to secrete a substance that hardens around the irritant, forming the nacre of the pearl. As stunning and irresistible as pearls are, don’t be fooled, imitation pearls abound....
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The Pearls of Wisdom you might not know Pearls are the Only Gift of the Living Sea When it comes to jewelry, pearls are the only gemstone known to date that are made by living animals. There is no Perfect Pearl The look may be perfect, just what you wanted….the Tahitian Black the perfect tones of blue, but it won’t ever be perfect, because no...
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