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