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, November 29th, 2017 in Fashion Trends, Gift Ideas, Holiday. No Comments
The holiday season is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about what to get all those special people in your life. A gift of fine jewelry allows you the chance to take her breath away and surprise her with something she’ll cherish for the rest of her life. When it comes to shopping… 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
By Emily on Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 in Commonly Asked Questions, Informational, Pearls, Uncategorized. No Comments
What are the different types of pearls? Pearls come in a variety of different shapes, sizes and colors. Some of the most common types of pearls found in fine jewelry are freshwater pearls, akoya pearls, Tahitian pearls, and South Sea pearls. If you want to learn more about these different types of pearls, click here…. Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, June 15th, 2016 in Gemstones, Informational, Pearls, Uncategorized. No Comments
Not only are pearls the official birthstone for June, but they are also the recognized celebratory gemstone for the 3rd and 30th anniversaries. Pearls are the only gemstones in the world that are extracted from living animals. Most often, a pearl is formed when a mollusk secretes a protective substance called nacre around a small bit of organic… Read More
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