Archives for September 2011

There is ample proof of earlier and sometimes successful pearl cultivation in countries such as China, Sweden, Finland, Ceylon, the United States, Australia and Tahiti. But most of these early efforts were limited to cultured half-pearls. And no record exists that points to the kind of volume exceeding a trial-and-error effort or successful commercialization. That […]

One of the most interesting trends in the Pearl Market today is the continued emergence of fabulously large freshwater pearls. The Chinese freshwater farmer continues to produces larger rounder, more colorful and more lustrous pearls. The very best of these rival South Sea in size. It takes six to seven years to produce a freshwater […]

Since the dawn of civilization, men and women have been captivated by silver’s spell and splendor. Throughout the ages this mystical white metal has been used to mark historical milestones, celebrations, achievements and special occasions. No one knows with certainty when the first silver gift was bestowed. But as early as 3100 B.C., ambassadors from […]

Where do I start? When selecting a tiara, bridal comb, headband, or hair pins, make sure the following is in place: Your wedding gown is selected. Your hairstyle is somewhat selected. What style is best for me? TIARA: Tiaras offer the most dramatic look. They are a gorgeous accent to any style gown, from simple […]

The fast changing fashion makes this world so dazzling. The diamond used to be “the queen of gems”, but now it is not able to satisfy the more fashion-conscious people any more. All kinds of other gems and jewelry are becoming just as popular. The new fashion concept is virtually a harmony of all gems […]

Cook Islands is blessed with one island that produces completely natural pearls . This is one of the few remaining types of natural pearls left in the world today. It grows in the enormous lagoon of the Cook Islands most isolated atoll, Penrhyn (or Tongareva), in the shell Pinctada maculata, the smallest pearl producing shell […]

“Keshis” are the dominant type of baroque pearls in the market today. The term is derived from the Japanese word for “poppyseed”; it was originally used to describe small seed-size pearls found as byproducts of Japanese cultured pearls. The three ways Keshi pearls develop are as follows: During nucleation, loose epithelial cells accidentally find their […]

Platinum, one of the rarest of precious metals, is found in only a few locations around the world. Platinum has a rich and noble history. It was first used by the ancient Egyptians about three thousand years ago. Eight hundred years later, the Incas worked with platinum. The first platinum jewelry in Europe appeared around […]

The Pearl is the only Gem that is not ripped from the earth scaring its surface and damaging its ecosystem. An area associated with the pearl and pearling that is rarely promoted is the environmental and economic ramifications of the cultured pearl industry. A cultured pearl farm by its nature requires a pristine environment to […]