Pearl Guide

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...

The artistry of Alishan is evident in this elegant textured pendant. And what better adornment than a lovely natural freshwater pearl? Alishan Halebian makes jewelry that is irresistible on many levels. This is a piece that could be worn every day in every situation.



Alishan was our first featured designer as a Pearls of the Week HERE.

Visit the Alishan website to see video and more, or find Alishan on Facebook. Alishan will be exhibiting at the Couture Show at Wynn Las Vegas, May 28...

Avi Raz has tremendous respect for the beauty of pearls. His one of a kind pearl jewels bear witness to his lively creativity and are a celebration of the unique properties of each pearl.

In this necklace, a large baroque pearl has transformed into a wineskin and is a testament to the bounty of the grape harvest.



Avi Raz and A&Z Pearls have won many awards for their creations and we are happy to share this one as a Pearls of the Week.

You can see more one of a kind jewels at their...

Galatea - Jewelry by Artist

Just as Michelangelo said, "I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.", Chi Galatea Huynh looked at Tahitian pearls and knew that sculpture would set free the gems he envisioned inside -- This from our previous Pearls of the Week here.

This pendant drives home the incredible creativity of Chi Huynh and is a great addition to our Pearls of the Week collection.



Enjoy the website: www.galateausa.com

Blaire Beavers

Tish and Wes Rankin of Pacific Coast Pearls were showing an amazing array of natural pearls at the GJX Show in Tucson, AZ, earlier this month.

So let's skip the jewelry this week and go straight for the incredible color of the wild abalone pearl!



And we're letting you in on a little trade secret -- nothing shows pearl color better than a white paper towel!

You can see more of their pearls and unique jewelry on their website: www.pacificcoastpearls.com

Blaire Beavers

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...