The pearl harvest is where years of hard work and investing significant amounts of money finally pays off. The pearl harvest traditionally happens in the winter months, primarily because the nacre platelets become thinner as deposition decreases and the host mollusks’ metabolism begins to slow down. The reason that this matter is because the luster of the pearl is greater once harvested. The pearl may not grow as much in the winter, but the outer layers of the cultured pearls’ nacre do look better. read more

You may have read about pearl treatments before, you may have heard some of the negative connotations that people have when talking about these type of treatments. The truth is that all pearls are treated, you would not want a pearl that comes straight from the shell. Those pearls would not look the way that we have become accustomed to. In order to clear up some confusion, we are going to detail some of the pearl treatments, explain why these standard treatments are used, and tell you what you should be aware of. read more

Pearls provide their wearer with a sense of opulence, style, and sophistication. Pearl jewelry, including bracelets, earrings, rings, and necklaces complement a variety of outfits and can help spruce up someone’s wardrobe. If you are looking for pearls, you will likely notice that there is a large variety of pearls available. You may wonder which type of pearl is the right one for you. There are some large differences between natural and cultured pearls. By explaining the difference, it may make it easier for you to decide which is right for you when purchasing pearl jewelry. read more

Pearls have been highly sought after since they were first discovered. They are also amongst the world’s oldest gems. Even though some would argue that all pearls are beautiful and special in their own way, there have been a select few that stand out even today. Some of these famous pearls are more than thousands of years old. Even better is that you can still see a great number of these for yourself.

The Abernathy Pearl

It is unlikely that the Scottish rivers will ever produce anything as perfect as this 44-grain, natural freshwater pearl. Bill Abernathy – a professional pearl diver – found this pearl in 1967 in the River Tay. While most people equate pearls with the Orient and the Caribbean, Scottish rivers have been home to some of the most wonderful pearls in existence. The pearl was sold for an undisclosed sum in 1992 after having been on display in a jewelry store for almost thirty years. read more

If you are spending money on pearls, you want them to last as long as possible and look good continuously. That is why it is important to know how to clean your pearls and how to care for them. This knowledge is important to keep them looking great.

Pearls are composed of calcium carbonate and are the world’s only organic gem. In order to maintain their luster, pearls have some very specific cleaning needs. Cultured pearls form when a bead is inserted into a shell. The oyster that the bead is inserted into provides the ‘nacre,’ the beautiful coat that makes pearls so special. read more