Pearl Guide

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

Antique Pearl Jewelry that YOU could own - 1800 to 1850
By Paul Royse

By the end of the 1700's a great nation had formed through the American War of Independence (1775?1783), and another great nation was transformed as a result of the French Revolution (1789-1799).

Transformations also occurred at the personal level. New ideas of freedom and liberty were in the air, and new forms of literature appeared...

Reema Keswani, Golconda founder and designer, has a way with gems and color, but especially with pearls. A former prot?g? of the exquisite Harry Winston jewelry designer A.V. Shinde, Reema demonstrates the skills of an old-world master, while creating designs that refect the woman of today.



These graceful handmade earrings feature golden South Sea keshi pearls.

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Katey Brunini could very well be the world?s coolest person. An adventurer with a passion for nature, she can be counted on to create jewelry that encompasses the edgy to the lyrical. Here is an orchid, carved from bone, featured in the Couture Show awards display under the category ?Innovative?.



And more at the K. Brunini Jewels booth.


After subconsciously imprinting these pearl-adorned flowers, I was half-expecting to see the real thing sport little pearls. Imagine being disappointed...

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

Antique Pearl Jewelry that YOU could own - The 1700's
By Paul Royse

The Age of Discovery, launched by Columbus discovering America, and Vasco da Gama opening the route to India, rapidly led to the development and expansion of global trade.

Pearls soon began to reach Europe in quantity from the Sea of Cort?s (off California) and the coasts around India and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Many of the greatest of...

The 2014 Pearl Guide Ruckus was recently held in Palos Verdes, California - a fun gathering of Pearl Guide friends with talks, edibles, libations, and plenty of pearls. Douglas McLaurin of Perlas Del Mar De Cortez, gave forum members a "heads-up" that he was bringing "friends" to the party.

Post by Douglas:
I will bring a pair of friends over...many will hopefully want to meet them

One is a Cortez Mabe Necklace, set in sterling silver and all-hand made, with 28 AA grade Mabe...

Dazzling pearl jewelry is a hallmark of the Jewelmer pearl company and this gemstone-encrusted bracelet seen at the Couture show in Las Vegas was no exception.



Happy Dreams, Pearl Lovers!

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