The Wide World of Pearls, Our 58th Issue: Happy Father’s Day! Pearls f ELECTRIC SOUFFLES These silver-blue Soufflé pearls were hand-picked at the Hong Kong Jewellery Show. Soufflé pears are cultured Freshwater pearls grown with hollow centers; this makes these pearls extremely light and airy (hence the name “Soufflé!). The luster … [Read more…]
Trending Wedding Gift Ideas to Spark Joy Who doesn’t love a good wedding? The romance, the excitement, the good food, and of course, the gifts! These joyous occasions are enhanced when we can give and receive presents that we know will be cherished for many years to come. To help you keep track of tradition … [Read more…]
The Wide World of Pearls, Our 57th Issue: Pearls Around the World PRETTY IN PINK Pearls don’t have to be just white; this gorgeous pink Freshwater pearl bracelet is a perfect complement to the warm gold tones of the watch, and dusky rose hues of the clutch purse. A … [Read more…]
The Wide World of Pearls, Our 56th Issue: Welcome June – The Month of SUMMER’S RAINBOW Pearls aren’t just white, they come in every color of the rainbow. These metallic freshwater pearls dazzled us at the Hong Kong Jewellery Show and couldn’t resist snatching them up by the handful! Freshwater pearls usually … [Read more…]
The Wide World of Pearls, Our 55th Issue: Hellllooooo, Hanadama! TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE … ALMOST More then just high luster, true metallic luster is a very specific type of luster that appears to come from within the pearl, as opposed to just on the surface. A single glance at … [Read more…]
The Wide World of Pearls, Our 55th Issue: QUICK Akoya Pearl Grading Gu PURRING PEARLS To celebrate Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary, Sanrio, Hello Kitty’s parent company contacted the famous Mikimoto Pearl Company to create this amazing Akoya pearl necklace. Composed of 12 strands of gleaming Akoya pearls, diamonds and rubies and onyx … [Read more…]
What Happens If You Wear Pearls Every Day? There’s been much speculation about whether it’s best to save your pearls for special occasions or wear them every day. Some argue that pearls should only be worn on special occasions because they’re delicate and can be easily damaged. Others contest this view by saying that you … [Read more…]
The Grand Return of Weddings: 2022 Wedding Trends This time of the year, two years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic shut the world down. This meant countless postponed and canceled weddings and just as many heartbroken couples and families. Lucky for many of us, 2022 is expected to be “the year of the wedding” as the … [Read more…]
The Wide World of Pearls, Our 54th Issue: Cultured Pearls vs “Real” Pe HANADAMA PEARLS AND JAPANESE SAKÉ Check out the luster on these Hanadama and blue-colored Madama Baroque Akoya pearls. We created a limited edition line of Hanadama Tin Cup Necklaces using “left over” pearls from customized Hanadama pearl necklaces. We … [Read more…]
What Does It Mean When Something Is Handcrafted? When shopping for special gifts for loved ones, you may have come across the terms “handmade” and “handcrafted”. Though they sound similar and both suggest that a human has been involved in the production process, they actually mean two different things. Before you make your next special … [Read more…]