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21 Ways to Wear Pearls Day or Night

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Pearls are not just for your grandma anymore!

Pearls have become a growing trend in fashion as they add a since of class and panache to bright colored clothing like ruby reds and emerald greens. Perish the thought of wearing just a thread of white pearls because pearls can be found in an array colors including black, pink and lavender. There are also a variety of styles and setting to choose from. Whether the pearl is in a star setting surrounded by diamonds or a cluster of pearls wrapped perfectly into a double strand necklace, pearls are the new go-to pieces to accentuate your wardrobe. read more

Pearl Fashion: Enjoy the Holiday in Style!

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Get into the holidays and make them come alive in the colors of gold, red, white, green and silver!

Green brings forth health; red brings about cheer; white is purity; silver is patience and gold is for wealth… all of the things that we wish for during the holiday season and into the New Year.

Fashion is a key element when celebrating the holidays.  Think about Christmas sweaters. They have surely made an impact on the holidays and they are also making a major comeback.  But there is one classic that never goes away. You guessed it, PEARLS!!! read more

Pearl Fashion: Looking Fashionable in Black, Gold and Pearls

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Pearls are not just for Granny anymore! Class up your black and white and make it Coco Chanel! Add a little gold for the look of glamour! Nothing beats a really great top with a cluster of pearls.

The off colored pearls are a look that makes your white top stand out. The earrings are chic and glam and look fantastic with hair pulled up, to the back, or with a short edgy cut. The short A-line skirt is the right amount of youth without being “too young”. A pair of great chunky heels covered in gold and pearls does the trick for a little drama and never forget a good clutch for added richness. read more

Celebrities Spotted in Pearls: Rihanna

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The songstress and fashion icon Rihanna surely knows what it takes to be a trend setting fashionista and do it effortlessly. Rihanna attended the Inglorious Bastards Premiere looking stunning in a black, short sleeve, Alexander McQueen (2009 Collection) jumpsuit that she accented with lace gloves. She took her usual Mohawk and made it edgier by forming it into a Cacatua and added ruby red gloss lips.  But nothing and I mean nothing, stands out like the wealth of pearls that are draped all over her long lean neck. It looks as if she may have on more than twenty strands of the precious water miracles but who can tell. All we care about is how amazing she looks and how she is always the trendsetter making the red carpet oh so fashionable! read more

Pink Pearls Jewelry

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Romantic and lovely are just two words that describe pretty pink pearls jewelry. Pink pearl jewelry simply radiates femininity like no other. There is no match to this timeless classic. Pink pearl jewelry brings together the timeless elegance of a classic pearl with the delicate blush of alluring pink.

There are so many ways to wear pink pearl jewelry!
In the office, add pink pearl jewelry to your power suit to remind them all that you are indeed a woman. Whether you choose a necklace, bracelet or earrings, pink pearl jewelry will add an air of feminine beauty. read more

Cultured Pearl Jewelry

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Natural pearls are almost never found these days. As a result most pearl jewelry available on the market today are cultured pearl jewelry. Thank goodness for cultured pearl jewelry! Without them most of us would never have the opportunity to have wonderful pearls! Cultured pearl jewelry, in every form from necklaces to earrings and bracelets, is available for jewelry collectors. We owe our access to cultured pearl jewelry to an inventive trio that sought to bring cultured pearls to market during the early 20th Century. Without them, we may have only seen pearls at special museum exhibitions or in paintings from bygone days. Before cultured pearl jewelry, natural pearl jewelry was made from pearls formed by an accident of nature. This happens when a small irritant manages to enter through an oyster or other mollusk’s hard shell. The oyster responds by secreting layer upon of layer of mother of pearl or nacre. After many years, a small pearl may be formed. The natural accident is carefully replicated by a skilled technician. Pearl bearing oysters are carefully nurtured for years. Then, some, but not all, will produce lovely pearls for cultured pearl jewelry. Cultured pearl jewelry has become increasingly popular. From necklaces to earrings and pendants to bracelets, cultured pearl jewelry is perfect for every occasion. Cultured pearl jewelry can also be made in to many exciting custom pieces as well. With so many choices, it is no wonder why women all over the world have chosen cultured pearl jewelry. read more

Akoya Pearls Jewelry Information

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Akoya pearls jewelry is simply the best. Akoya jewelry is sought after and prized by some of the most discriminating jewelry collectors all over the world.

Lustrous Akoya pearl jewelry is beautiful to wear for any occasion. From the office to a casual lunch, Akoya jewelry is just the right touch of elegance and class. For that special or formal event, nothing makes a statement like the perfect piece of Akoya pearl jewelry. There’s simply nothing like it!

The wonderful luster and glow of Akoya pearl jewelry makes it one of the most popular and classic jewelry pieces world-wide. read more

Tahitian Black Pearl Jewelry

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In 1974, a pioneer and adventurer brought his spirit to pearl culturing in Tahiti. Three years later, he had his first harvest of beautiful Tahitian black pearls. As a result of his efforts, we now have some of the best Tahitian black pearl jewelry available today.

This pioneer culturer sought to culture perfect gems for Tahitian black pearl jewelry. He constantly seeks perfection in the gem for Tahitian black pearl jewelry. He also seeks perfect harmony with nature while culturing pearls for Tahitian pearl jewelry. This balance and endless pursuit of perfection. read more

Black Pearl Necklaces

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There is no doubt that the most sought after necklaces in the fashion world today are made with the black pearl from French Polynesia. Legend has it that Ono, the Polynesian god of peace and fertility, gave a black pearl to the princess of Bora Bora as his sign of eternal love.

Today, black pearl necklaces continue to be seen as a gift of romance and love. They make the perfect anniversary, birthday or Valentine’s gift. Necklaces are made with black pearls generally averaging about 10mm across, but some are as large as 18mm. These necklaces are often described as lush, opulent and indulgent. Women sporting a black pearl necklace will always be noticed. Because of the differences in the luster and size of the black pearl, every necklace can be considered as a work of art. read more

Black Pearl Jewelry

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Jewelry made from the Tahitian black pearl is some of the most sought after in the world, and for good reason – black pearls are rare. To assist jewelry buyers in selecting only the finest black pearls, the Groupement d’Intérêt Economique Perles de Tahiti, known in English as the GIE Tahiti Pearls, created a set of standards broken down into four categories: size, shape, quality and color. Size – The majority of Tahitian black pearls used in today’s jewelry range in size from 9mm up to 12mm. The rarest and most expensive of these pearls can be as large as 18 millimeters. Shape – The shape of the pearl often determines in what kind of jewelry it is used; necklace, bracelet or earrings. The five shape categories are Round, Semi-round, Semi-baroque, Baroque and Circled. Quality – Perhaps the most difficult of the categories, but the GIE has determined what to look for, including imperfections in the surface and the luster. The best quality black pearls will shine, sparkle and reflect light. The are placed in one of the following four sub-categories: read more