The beautiful and exotic Tahitian Pearl has a relatively short history. Not that oysters were not naturally producing a few rare dark pearls, but the oyster producing them, the Pinctada Margaritfera, was originally more prized for its unique colors of mother-of-pearl, that glistening substance lining the shell of the oyster. The Tahitian Pearl as we…
Read MoreIntroduction to Pearls – Understanding Nacreous and Non Nacreous Pearls
What is it about pearls that makes them so desirable? The special ‘glow’ or luster created by a pearl’s nacre is a soft alluring radiance that has made the human complexion look more beautiful than any other gem. Hence the pearl’s storied place in history, romance and lore. Pearls have always engaged our emotions in…
Read MorePearls in Portraits – The Epitome of Sophistication for Thousands of Years
Since the beginning of human civilization, people of wealth and stature have had their portraits painted. Often there was strategy involved in the production of a portrait. According to the Tate Museum in London, “Before the invention of photography, a painted, sculpted, or drawn portrait was the only way to record the appearance of someone. But…
Read MoreSpring/Summer 2020 Fashion Trends & How to Accessorize Them
One thing we could all use right now is a little dose of fun to put some “spring” into our daily steps. Luckily, we can always turn to the fashion world for inspiration and delight. Spring/Summer 2020 fashion trends from the runways of NY, Paris and Milan are particularly inspiring this year. With so much…
Read MoreWear Your Pearls, Girls – A Mother’s Day Memoir
My mother Susanne had infallible taste in fashion and jewelry. I never saw her put a foot wrong. Ever. On a rather modest budget she stood out in any crowd, with her signature pageboy hairstyle, a strand of good cultured pearls, and gold bangles and charm bracelets which jangled as she smoked her Kent Ultra Lights.
Read MoreA Global Guide to South Sea Pearls
Do you know how you can tell where a pearl is from? The answer is simpler than you might expect. The color of a pearl will match the Mother of Pearl lip, the inside rim of the oyster that the pearl grew in. That ‘lip’ color is determined by the genus of the oyster. Different…
Read MorePearls of Wisdom
In these unprecedented times, we share the deep concerns that many people are currently feeling. We are extremely grateful that our Assael family is currently healthy, and we hope that all of our friends, retailers, fellow jewelers, customers and followers are, as well. In times of uncertainty like this, we look to our heroes and…
Read MoreMarch is Me Month! Empowering Pearl Girls to Celebrate Themselves
Coinciding with International Women’s Day on March 8, an exciting “March is Me Month” campaign will launch this weekend. Inspired by the fabulous women of the fine jewelry industry who run the WJA (Women’s Jewelry Association), the aim is to empower women and to spread the word that women should buy jewelry for themselves!
Read MoreGorgeous on the Go – Convertible Jewels Add Versatility & Fun
In the modern world, we are all now more connected than ever, with friends and family being no more than a click or touch away. This also means we have more connections than ever before in human history, and for many of us, that means more invitations, more obligations and more appointments on our digital…
Read MoreLuxury Pearls for Valentine’s or Palentine’s – Luster is in Demand for 2020
Here at Obsessed by Pearls we are loving the many new ways that people are planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. We’ve heard about Galentine’s for single females; Palentine’s for friends of all genders, female engagement proposals (#proposetoo), “commitment jewelry” and more.
Read MoreFun New Ways to Wear Pearls Now
To give yourself more opportunities to wear your favorite pearls, some stylists recommend accessorizing with pearls. NYC stylist Kathie Young says, “For me, the most exciting options for the season are using brooches and swagging pearls between two pins.”
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