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...
Read More
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,...
Read More
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...
Read More
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....
Read More
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...
Read More
Pearls If you thought pearls were stuffy and old fashioned…it’s time to take a fresh look. With so many cultured pearl varieties, from Freshwater to Baroque, Tahitian to Mabe, these pearl gifts of the sea have hit landfall in a big and fashionable way. Pearls are rockin’ the red carpet, the big stage and the halls of Buckingham Palace. From Scarlett Johansson’s pearl chocker to the...
Read More