By Emily on Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 in Birthstones, Pearls. No Comments
Alexandrite and moonstone are two of the designated birthstones for June. The other more widely-recognized and admired June birthstone is pearl, which happens to be one of our favorites. Pearls are classic and elegant and many of today’s jewelry designers are incorporating these gems into fashionable, contemporary designs. Here are some of our favorite pearl… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 in Pearls. No Comments
Pearl jewelry is more popular than ever right now. With so many people wearing pearls for the first time, a lot of individuals are left wondering how to take care of their favorite pearl pieces. Unlike certain other gemstones, pearls require special care. To maintain their natural luster and keep them looking their best, follow… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 in Guides, Pearls. No Comments
Pearls are the epitome of elegance and beauty. They’ve been incorporated into jewelry for thousands of years and designers are constantly coming up with new, innovative ways to display these classic gems in fashionable, contemporary settings. But unlike other gems commonly set in fine jewelry, pearls are extremely soft (with a 2.5 rating on the… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018 in Informational, Pearls. No Comments
With incomparable beauty and intrigue, it’s no wonder why South Sea pearls are the most valuable pearls in the world. Here are some interesting facts surrounding these gorgeous gems. Silver-Lipped South Sea Pearls South Sea pearls develop from a special type of oyster called the Pinctada maxima. The largest oyster used in pearl production, the… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, August 29th, 2018 in Pearls. No Comments
Known for their dark overtones, Tahitian pearls first came into the limelight during the 1970’s when they quickly became a symbol of status and prestige. Here’s everything you need to know about these gorgeous gems. The history of Tahitian pearls starts in 1973, when Salvador Assael partnered with Jean Claude Brouillet and launched their Tahitian… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, July 25th, 2018 in Informational, Pearls. No Comments
Generally the least expensive variety of pearls, freshwater pearls can be found in a variety of different shapes, sizes, and colors. Here’s everything you need to know about these beautiful pearls. In 1924, the first whole freshwater pearls were harvested in Japan’s Lake Biwa. Freshwater pearls can form in two different ways. In the traditional… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, June 20th, 2018 in Informational, Pearls. No Comments
White, round and lustrous, akoya pearls are typically the pearls that come to mind when thinking about classic pearl jewelry. Revered for more than 100 years, akoya pearls have had quite the history. Here are some interesting facts about this gorgeous animal-made gem. Cultured akoya pearls are created by inserting a small nucleus and small… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 in Guides, Informational, Pearls. No Comments
For whatever reason, you may have come into possession of pearl jewelry and aren’t sure whether or not the pearls are genuine. Here are some questions you can ask yourself that will help determine whether the pearls you own are ones worth keeping. Are the pearls heavy? Genuine pearls are heavier than those made from… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 in Informational, Pearls. No Comments
Commonly known for their black color, Tahitian pearls are indigenous to the South Pacific region of French Polynesia. Second only in value to South Sea pearls, Tahitian pearls represent some of the most sought after pearls in the world. They are cultivated from the black-lipped variety of the pinctada maxima oyster and take many years… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 in Gemstones, History, Informational, Milwaukee, Pearls. No Comments
Imagine that you’re living in south-central Wisconsin during the late 1800’s. You make $10 a week and have to spend most of that money on food and shelter. Suddenly you read a story in the town newspaper about a local resident who found a pearl in Sugar River and sold it for $100. Later you… Read More
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