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Go Wild with Pearls!
Tahitian black pearls bring to mind the images of lush lagoons, clear blue oceans and her silvery moon of the Tahitian paradise. Each and every Tahitian black pearl is cultured in an intense and laborious culturing process. From there, it takes Mother Nature additional years to create Tahitian black pearls.
The pioneer cultured of Tahitian black pearls seek perfection in the gem as well as harmony with nature. Tahitian black pearls are nurtured in the best of conditions in an effort to culture the perfect Tahitian black pearl, each and every time. It is no wonder why Tahitian black pearls are so prized and sought after by the most discriminating jewelry connoisseur’s world wide. From a classic Tahitian black pearl necklace to a matched pair of Tahitian black pearl earrings, there is simply nothing as bold and beautiful. Due to their pioneering spirit and efforts, Tahitian black pearls have been created and are available to us today.
Black pearl jewelry has a deep and powerful history. In ancient Asian cultures, the ruler or Emperor wore large black pearl jewelry as their official symbol of their legitimate rule. In essence wearing the right piece of black pearl jewelry made the wearer the divine Emperor.
In the paradise islands of French Polynesia, the native tribes believed that pearls in black pearl jewelry black pearls harnessed the magical colors of the rainbow after a storm. Black pearl jewelry was a symbol of renewal and hope for humanity.
This famous Byron line conjures the enchantment of the night. Images of a mysterious and alluring woman as she wears the colors of the night are found in beautiful black pearls. Maybe she is wearing a lustrous black pearl necklace. Or she could be wearing black pearls around her wrists, as earrings or in her hair. The imagery is very vivid and intense, just like black pearl jewelry.
There are different types of black pearls. Black pearl jewelry bathes the wearer in enchantment and mystery. Whether wearing a black pearl necklace, a bracelet, or earrings, black pearls are simply alluring.
Pearl earrings have just the perfect dash of sparkle and shine. White pearl earrings are the classic pieces of jewelry every woman must have! They are a timeless staple and are perfect for every occasion to add class and elegance.
Pearl earrings, as essential items of jewelry, have historical roots that trace back to the beginnings of the ancient Roman Empire. Pearls and pearl earrings were ultimate symbols of wealth, status and social standing. Cleopatra herself was rumored to have won Marc Antony’s heart and mind when she crushed a large pearl earring, dissolved it in wine, then drank the pearl.
Pearl jewelry is the timeless and elegant classic essential of every jewelry collection. Pearl jewelry is simply the most elegant adornment to finish off every outfit for every occasion. From the power lunch, to the casual brunch and the formal dinner, classic white and bold black pearl jewelry is perfect to add a touch of elegance.
With the success of a wider variety of cultured pearl jewelry, there is a perfect pearl for everyone. The range of pearl jewelry includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants and even accessories for men.
Pearls are simply Mother Nature’s perfect gift to us. Pearls emerge from the shell as perfect little gifts. A pearl does not need to be faceted, cut then polished like most other jewelry stones. Instead, a pearl is perfect and finished right out of the shell. From there, we have a variety of choices to wear our beautiful pearls. A necklace made from pearls is perfect for every occasion. From casual, to the office and to the very forma, there is nothing more appropriate than pearls. But pearls are not just for necklaces any more. There are perfect pearls for any jewelry piece. From earrings to bracelets and pendants, there’s nothing as simply perfect as pearls.
One of the largest natural pearls in existence today is the Hope Pearl. It belonged to its namesake – Henry Phillip Hope. Hope’s incredible gem collection also included the infamous blue Hope Diamond. The Hope Pearl is a Freshwater pearl that is mainly white and gradually becomes dark bronze towards the bottom. It is approximately 450 carat or 1800 grains. The hope pearls measures 51 mm wide and 114 mm long.
Natural pearls adorned the wealthy and powerful for not only centuries but thousands of years. Stories date back to the time of Alexander. In addition, the character for “pearls” appears for the first time in a Chinese dictionary written about 1000BC.
In more recent times, natural pearls have also played a prominent role. In 1917, the flagship Cartier building on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street was purchased for one double strand of natural Akoya and a token amount of $100. This building stands today to as a testament to the value placed upon pearls.