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Obsessed by Pearls, A Blog from Assael

Obsessed by Pearls

A Blog by Assael

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History

Delve deeply into the history and mystique of pearls, their origins. Within are stories of pearls from an historical perspective, the famous pearls and the people who wore them.

Clockwise from Upper Left – Maharaja Dilip Singh of Lahore. 1852. Portrait by George Beechy, Inida / Assael Classic Diamond and South Sea Pearl Brooch / Queen Elizabeth I of England, Armada Portrait, 1588 / Russian Tsarina Alexandra (Romanov dynasty), 1907, Nikolai Kornilovich, Russia / Marie-Catherine Brignole-Sade 18th Century / Marie Antoinette, 1775 France
Pearls in Portraits – The Epitome of Sophistication for Thousands of Years
History, Pearl Education Posted by The Editors at OBP

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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La Peregina Feature
La Peregrina: The History and Allure of the Pear Shaped Pearl
History Posted by Duvall O'Steen

Few pearls have created more excitement, enthusiasm and even obsession as the world renowned “La Peregrina.” The pear-shaped pearl is believed to be one of the most symmetrical natural pearls ever found.

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Assael South Sea Pearls Vintage Oscar De La Renta Balmain
South Sea Pearls: Large, Luxurious, Long-Lasting
History, Pearl Education Posted by Duvall O'Steen

Considered the most exclusive and coveted of all cultured pearl varieties, South Sea pearls are exceptionally high quality pearls – the perfect organic gem. Nothing is added or taken away to enhance their beauty.

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International Women’s Day – A Salute to Iconic Women and the Pearls They Wore
Buzz, History Posted by Duvall O'Steen

In honor of International Women’s Day, March 8, the team here at ASSAEL has taken a look back at some of our favorite female leaders. We are inspired not only by their vision, determination and wisdom, but also by their fabulous sense of style.

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Jewelry: The Body Transformed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pearls of Wisdom from Jewelry: The Body Transformed, The New Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
History Posted by Duvall O'Steen

“Jewelry is the world’s oldest art form, predating cave paintings by tens of thousands of years…” So begins the journey through the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s latest exhibit Jewelry: The Body Transformed, a thoughtful exploration of the very nature of adornment and our human fascination with fine jewelry. 

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Ileana Makri earrings for Jonathan Simkhai’s runway show at NYFW Feb 2018, Assael Tahitian Keshi Pearl drops with diamonds, Ileana Makri earrings for Jonathan Simkhai NYFW Feb 2018, Reho Concepts for Assael baroque pearl drop earrings with black and white diamonds, Valentino 2014, HRH Kate Middleton Duchess of Cambridge in pearl drop earrings.
3 Mysteries Behind the Famous Painting | Girl With a Pearl Earring
History Posted by Jennifer Heebner

Many have memorized that mysterious stare of the female subject in Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer’s famous oil painting “Girl with a Pearl Earring.” Painted in 1665, the piece has been a subject of fascination and scrutiny for centuries.

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Tahitian Pearl Strands Modeled
Everything You Need to Know About Assael’s Museum-Worthy Tahitians
History, Pearl Education Posted by Jennifer Heebner

Considering Salvador Assael’s hand in the birth of Tahitian pearls—Assael and entrepreneurial adventurer Jean-Claude Brouillet are credited with starting the pearl-farming

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Diana: The People’s Princess and Her Passion for Pearls
Buzz, History Posted by Sharon McKee

It seems impossible that Princess Diana has been gone for two decades. It simply cannot be true, you say. Yet recent documentaries and articles

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Assael Pearls of Wisdom
Pearls of Wisdom
History, Pearl Education Posted by Duvall O'Steen

Pearl obsession is a genuine and delightful condition. The more you know, the more intriguing these luminous, beautiful gems become…

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