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Decisions, decisions... Which is better, natural white color akoya pearls or "pinked" akoya pearls? Pinking can be dramatic, but more often than not, the tint is a gentle pink that looks white against the skin.

This photograph is an excellent example of the difference between the two. Something to think about if you are planning to invest in a good strand of akoya pearls.



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Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor...

Pearls have an age-old allure and men have not been impervious to their charms. Historically, they were worn as a sign of wealth and rank by kings and maharajas, as well as female royalty and members of the aristocracy. Pearls as exclusive female adornment grew with the advent of the cultured pearl. Men were limited to purchasing pearls for the ladies in their families, with the rare exception of a pearl stick or tie pin for themselves.

Enter today's new world of fashion freedom and pearls...

In honor of Jewelmer being featured in the Financial Times, we present some dreamy golden South Sea cultured pearl bracelets.


A striking geometric design.


And a monochromatic version.


Talk about 24 Karat color!


It's hard to tell where the gold ends and the pearls begin.


And from the Couture Show awards showcase, Jewelmer's fantasy bracelet.

To see more, visit the Jewelmer website: www.jewelmer.com

Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor
Pearl Guide News

Emiko International keeps the pearly critters coming, but they also make fabulous traditional jewelry. This enormous and lovely pendant is a great example of how they treat their special pearls. And they are all special pearls!



To get an idea of just how large this pearl is, see the photo-in-hand.



You can visit their website at http://emikopearls.com

Or see their past Pearls of the Week by clicking the links below:
BEE
SQUIRREL
BIRDS
SCORPION

Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor

Radiant rich green is a refreshing compliment to South Sea cultured pearls as seen in these swirling "Duetto" jewels from Utopia.





Captured at the Las Vegas Couture Show in 2015.

See more pearls, and the best website opening video, ever! http://www.utopia-jewels.com

And see our past Utopia Pearls of the Week
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Here
Here
And Here

Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor
Pearl Guide News

Saltwater Pearls Defined
A saltwater pearl is a calcium concretion (can be nacreous or non-nacreous) produced by a saltwater mollusk that lives in a saline/marine environment. These pearls can be either natural (no human intervention in its production and a product of a fishing operation) or cultured (produced with human intervention by means of pearl farming).

Natural Saltwater Pearls
Traditionally, most pearls were fished from saltwater-dwelling mollusks in the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea...