by Joanne BRENT
February 18, 2020
Sure, perfectly round pearls may be the most popular and traditional shape, but did you know that there are at least another 6 shapes to choose from? This can make shopping for pearls a whole new adventure! You’ll notice that these more unusual pearl shapes are also considered quite unique. So, here’s what you need to know about buying and styling 7 common pearl shapes:
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by Joanne BRENT
January 22, 2020
Pearls are a natural, organic, environmentally-sustaining and virtually-renewable gemstone from the ocean. They come in all shapes and colors, play well with other gems, metals, and materials, and can be quite affordable compared to other options like diamonds. What is more millennial than that?
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by Joanne BRENT
January 06, 2020
Looking fashionable and sophisticated is so easy when you have a collection of pearls that are chosen just for you. After all, there are different types of pearls to suit almost any age and style. Here are our top 5 tips
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by Joanne BRENT
December 10, 2019
Gifting for men can certainly get tricky. In fact, many people struggle to find the perfect present for him when the festive season rolls around, year after year. But why is it so insanely difficult to shop for some men? Whether he’s the type who has everything already or simply doesn’t display much interest in owning very many things, it can become frustrating trying to curate thoughtful ideas. Well, the good news is that pearl jewelry and accessories are almost always adored by men or anyone who prefers to wear more masculine pieces.
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by Joanne BRENT
November 07, 2019
It’s really no secret that the Tahitian black pearl is considered the crown-jewel of Polynesian sea-bed inspired jewelry. The mysterious hue coupled with the allure of pearls has also given rise to many legends and stories about how these incredible gems originated. After all, it has become an emblem of Polynesian richness and heritage, it’s natural that folklore would reflect this magnificence too.
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by Joanne BRENT
October 07, 2019
While pearls are certainly revered all around the world, it’s also one of the gemstones that people try to fake the most. These imitation pearls, sometimes also called “faux” or “costume” pearls, are worth very little in money and can be constructed from materials such as glass, plastic, alabaster, shells or even fish-scale.
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by Joanne BRENT
September 10, 2019
The pearl has long been thought of as one of nature’s most precious gifts. However, the greatest gift of all is certainly one’s good health. But did you know that people believe pearls to have amazing curative abilities too? This may be attributed to the high concentration of calcium carbonate in pearls. If you’re a believer of astrology then you’ll already know that pearls are the moon gemstone, which is believed to have a profound effect on the brain, moods, and emotions.
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by Kristina Ganina
September 02, 2019
In the past, harvesting pearls was only possible in the wild. This is because thousands upon thousands of oysters would need to be caught and opened just to source a few of these gems. As a result, centuries of pearl rushes and over-exploitation put a massive strain on this natural resource. However, with the invention and rise in popularity of cultivated pearl farming over the 20th century, this widespread large-scale fishing for oysters was finally put to an end.
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