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Dear Pattye, Thank you for your reply. What a loss indeed. You can find some of her scientific publications online by searching lopez+nacre, although most of them can be quite abstruse! As an introduction to her work, i can suggest one article by her student Marthe Rousseau: nacre as a...

I had the privilege to travel with Evelyne and spent long hours discussing with her about pearls and nacre, her research was really fascinating. It gives pearls and nacre a whole new dimension, knowing that somehow we are made with the same stuff oysters and also pearls are made of ! The...

The world of pearl and mother-of-pearl is in mourning. This article is written in tribute to french professor Evelyne Lopez who passed away on October 24th. Researcher and professor emeritus of the National Museum of Natural History in Paris associated with the CNRS, she was particularly...

Its always a pleasure to share ;-) What is even more fascinating about Hugh Cuming is that he visited Galapagos Archipelago on Discoverer in 1829 to collect specimens of fauna and flora - that is before Charles Darwin (who sailed to Galapagos on HMS Beagle in 1835 for a short but very intense...

some more details some more details You are welcome! Working with Robert Wan before, I had the great privilege of spending time in South Marutea. It does not get any better. Period! (other lucky visitors from Pearl-Guide, will you agree ?) The english macologist Lovell Augustus Reeve...

It is in honor of the naturalist and great English explorer Hugh Cuming (1791-1865) that Polynesia's black-lip pearl oyster, Pinctada Margaritifera variety Cumingii, has received its name. The so-called "Prince of Collectors" traveled Polynesia in the years 1827-1828 during an eight-month flora...

Thank you again Jeremy and Hisano. Not only Pekin duck (see photo) but also honey-glazed barbecued pork, shredded boneless chicken, beef and also fish... What a treat!

Indeed, Margarita is ancient greek μαργαριτάρι for pearls. Your italian friends may know that - according to legend - in 1889, the Margherita pizza, whose red tomatoes, green basil, and white cheese represent the Italian flag, was named after her. haha less glamorous i must admit. That is also...

AKA The Queen of Pearls AKA The Queen of Pearls A.K.A "The Queen of Pearls".

Two pieces from Barbara Anton (1926-2007). The Pennsylvania-born artist was not only a writer, an actress, an engineer and a painter, but also a gifted jewellery designer with great passion and taste for pearls. She received more than 20 international awards in jewelry design. Such awards...

haha follow the link Katbran and you will see that the photo shooting needed hair and make up ;-)

Outstanding work from New York based photographer Paul Terrie for EllaGem NY. This fine pearl jewellery photo shooting was published in "Spirit and Flesh" magazine, Spring 2017 issue. Makeup: Tatyana L. Harkoff Hair: Andy Tseng Model: Ingrid Zhuang. If you want to see more, click here Ellagem...

More faceted pearls More faceted pearls Thats another faceted pearl ring from Darrel Alexander (from Alexander's Jewelers, Gilbert, AZ).

The "Stars in Heaven" ring is truly amazing. It comes from German brand Gellner and was just awarded the "Fashion Jewellery" prize at Inhorgenta's jewellery show in Munich, Germany, last week. It fascinates with breathtaking contrasts: fine 750 rose gold and blackened stainless steel (ionized)...

Speaking of facetted pearls... Speaking of facetted pearls... Speaking of facetted pearls, I would also highly recommand the amazing work of Moscow-based Ilgiz F. (Fazulzyanov). He is known also for his stunning enamel work. He recently opened boutique in the center of Paris. Great article...

haha Pattye, its too late i took them all ! Only kidding ;-) They are plenty of them left for you and all Fiji pearl lovers around the world to play with. And yeah i love the funk. Its been a privilege to spend time with Justin, Leanne and teams in Savusavu, i will never thank them enough for...

Hello Sheryl, Indeed, I found that quote thanks to you, while browsing through the forum's exchanges (i am still discovering pearl-guide, so rich in contents) !! Also, I love Fellini's movies too ! so that quote is just perfect.

Yes, very special experience indeed to dive in the atoll next to the oysters while they are busy creating the pearls. You couldn't experience that with precious stones, could you ? This is what makes pearls so unique to me in the world of jewelry, it is the only gem coming from a living...

Awesome ! Thanx for the great links.

Thank you so much. What a magical place indeed ! When did you go there ?