Pearl Guide News

Back in April 2008, we had a thread that originated from a post on Gemology Online by dbucfanGG and was posted by member Valeria101, about hairy pearls. Yes, you read that right!

A photograph of a beautiful strand of pearls was posted, but one of the pearls had what only could be described as dark hair growing directly out of the surface. Joking about five o'clock shadow and the lack of quality in modern nuclei ensued, but someone needed to get to the bottom of it.





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Formed in 1991, Autore does it all in the world of cultured South Sea pearls. From farming to haute couture jewelry, they have brought vertical integration to new heights. And their quality and reputation have withstood the financial hardships that drove many out of business in the last few years.

Let's celebrate with candid photos from the 2014 Couture Show in Las Vegas!

First, two photographs that show their distinctive style with Tahitian keshi cultured pearls from the Oceania...

If you don't know Wolf -- Dr. Wolf Bialonczyk, that is, then you are missing out on some of the finest and rarest natural pearl jewelry in the world.


Dr. Wolf Bialonczyk at the JCK Tucson show.

We spent an enjoyable time taking photographs of his collection, and although English isn't his strong suit, we were able to converse fairly well and took some great pictures. I have admired his work on his website for years and it was a thrill to meet him and see the gems in person. I felt...

Fifth in a series by Antique Jewelry Collector Paul Royse. See the first one here.

Antique Pearl Jewelry that YOU could own - The Edwardian Period
By Paul Royse

The Edwardian Era covers the reign of the English King Edward VII, from the death of Queen Victoria (Edward was her eldest son) in January 1901, to Edward's own death in 1910. However for practical purposes the Edwardian Era usually refers to the period from 1900 to the start of World War One in 1914.

These first fifteen years of...

Flower Island, the Paradise of Pearls in the Philippines and home of Jewelmer.

We are pleased to share a pictorial version of a pearl-lover's dream vacation.





























To learn more about Jewelmer, please visit their website:
www.jewelmer.com

Atelier Marisa's Marisa Goebel La Belle has a creative gift with pearls. She is well known for her patented celestial Orbit 8 earrings, but there is so much more to her style. But let's start with the Orbit 8.



They thread through the earlobe and snap in back - zero worries and major comfort. Below is a model showing how they are worn. And they are created with other gems as well as our treasured pearls.



Another innovation, the King Arthur pendant. An enormous South Sea pearl set with...