Of the many types of pearls, the brightest luster comes from the Keshi Pearl. Beloved for their organic silhouettes and their incredibly high luster, Keshi Pearls are often used by jewelry designers to make unusual, one-of-a-kind pieces that stand out from the crowd and become wearable expressions of one’s individuality. Keshis also create distinctive strands…
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Pearls & Coral on the Runway – 5 Spring/Summer ‘21 Fashion & Jewelry TRENDS
As more and more people get vaccinated, there is hope on the horizon that we can all come out of this pandemic-induced hibernation very soon. As we start to dress again and, dare I say it, socialize, fashion will reemerge as a fun and fulfilling way to express ourselves. Let’s take a look at five…
Read MoreTrending: Power Pearls – Great Gifts for Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s
Pearls are making headlines once again as women in powerful positions wear pearls as an expression of their uniquely feminine form of strength. Royalty, executives and fashion mavens alike have made the pearl an enduring source of glamour, inspiration and power. What better gift for the Valentine or Galentine in your life than a pearl…
Read MoreColor Forecast: Our Favorite Color Combos From Pantone’s Spring/Summer 2021 Palette
A little color goes a long way… to spruce up an outfit, to brighten up the outlook, or to put a smile on someone’s face. Color Therapy is the art of using color as an alternative remedy for various conditions, its roots dating back to the ancient Vedas texts in India which identify the colorful…
Read MoreMaking Memories – Precious Jewelry Gifts For Holiday
The holidays are for making memories, meaningful celebrations that connect us and sustain us throughout the year to come. In a dynamic world of planned obsolescence and fleeting fads of gadgets, gizmos and smart devices, thoughtful gifts that endure the test of time become all the more important. Fine jewelry, like magnificent pearls and exquisite…
Read MoreUnderstanding Precious Coral Jewelry
by Guest Blogger Rui Galopim de Carvalho, FGA DGA Gemologist, World Renowned Gemology Educator and Coral Expert Pearls and precious coral were among the very first gems ever to be cherished by mankind, dating back to the ancient civilizations. With coral, it was the natural beauty and symbolism of its red color and its branched…
Read MoreFall 2020 Fashion and Jewelry Trends
In the midst of a global pandemic and following months of nesting, fashion may never be more exciting or more necessary, a salve to soothe our psyche and give us all something to smile about. As we begin to literally put pants on and leave the quarantine cocoon, these Fall 2020 Fashion and Jewelry Trends…
Read MoreWhat is an Akoya Pearl? And Why Are Akoya Pearls So Special?
What is an Akoya Pearl and what makes Akoyas special? With the fashion world embracing pearls like never before, there is quite a buzz about pearls these days, prompting Vogue to ask earlier this year, “Are Pearls the New Diamonds?” With the pristine white wonders of mother nature showing up on runways, red carpets and…
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…
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