A Blog by Assael
There is much to know about pearls, their varieties, their makeup, their discovery and interesting journey to become beloved centerpieces in jewelry.
Glamour magazine said it best , “Pearl Jewelry is the accessory you’ll be seeing everywhere this fall.” And we are. From catwalks to red carpets, from the big to the small screen, on it girls, politicians, style gurus and more, pearls are thriving in the limelight.
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Of all the magnificent pearls that the house of Assael offers (Akoyas, Conch Pearls, Melo Melo, etc.), possibly the most intriguing and the most versatile is the Baroque South Sea Pearl.
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Summer is here and with it comes our favorite summer brights, including all-white ensembles, shimmery fabrics, mirrored sunglasses, pastel or print mini and midi dresses, colorful toenails and more.
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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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According to a recent article in Moda Operandi “Pearls are officially the cool girl’s preferred jewelry choice of late.” With pearls on red carpets and runways galore, there is no doubt that today’s trendsetters are wearing pearls. Cool Girl Pearls are perfect for women at every age
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Exciting, interesting, grueling, inspiring, exhausting and … I loved every minute of it!” Christina Assael describes her recent pearl buying trip as one for the record books. Visiting four countries and pearl farmers, suppliers and friends
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Prized for centuries for its natural beauty, Angel Skin Coral belongs in a rarefied circle of extraordinary gems. This precious coral is beyond rare, hailing from the seas around Japan, Taiwan and Hawaii.
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“Pearls just may be the most sustainable gems in the world” according to a recent article in Departures in June 2018. The journalist continued to explain. “You see, oysters need pristine water conditions to produce high-quality pearls. Any decline in water quality directly impacts oyster health
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Pink has long been hailed as the ultimate color of femininity, a pervasive part of gender in pop culture. But in the world of gem pearls, pink is anything but ubiquitous. A Natural Conch Pearl is an exceptional pink
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Most pearls in jewelry today are cultured or coaxed into being by farmers under controlled conditions, but there are some natural pearls whose origins can’t be created. The Melo Melo pearl is among them, so when one is discovered, its value
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