“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 […]

Not only is pearl the birthstone for June, but it is also probably the second most important gem for brides next to diamonds. This timeless, classic gem has long been associated with love, beauty, success, happiness and purity. These themes have made pearls the perfect accessory for brides the world over. In fact, Brides have […]

If you want to make your fiancé an easy but delicious dessert, try, From the movie “The Help”, Minny’s Chocolate pie! He will Love it!! Minny’s Chocolate Pie 1 packaged pie dough crust, such as Pillsbury 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs, beaten 3/4 […]

Cultured pearls are a beautiful, traditional accompaniment to any bride’s wardrobe. They are also a perfect wedding gift for the bridesmaids and for the mother of the bride. And while there are a wide range of pearl choices to pick from for that important day, one doesn’t have to “break the bank” to find the […]

In many countries or regions of the world, as long as there are pearls, there must be a beautiful story about pearls. Take a break and read these beautiful legends inspired by pearls. Nobody knows when someone first pried open an oyster and found a pearl. With its soft, rainbow-hued inner radiance, that first pearl […]

Pearls have fascinated humankind for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence indicates that almost 6,000 years ago in the Persian Gulf region, people were often buried with a pierced pearl resting in the right hand. As products of living animals, pearls are unique among gems. In size, shape and color, they exist in an amazing variety […]

Diamonds may be a woman’s best friend, but modern man made diamonds are so good as to be indistinguishable from real diamonds. And when you look at the huge savings on price, man made diamonds may be a woman’s best decision. Increasingly, engaged couples are considering the cost of some wedding jewelry. In today’s high […]

For cultured pearl experts, luster is perhaps the most important indicator in evaluating cultured pearl quality. Luster is what separates the inferior pearl from the superior and the ordinary from the extraordinary. Luster is what many experts term the heart and soul of the sea-grown gem. Throughout history, this unique luster has separated pearls from […]