A Blog by Assael
Fashion tips from stylists, trends in pearl jewelry, new pearls on the scene, how to wear pearls, pearl accessories, pearl jewelry gift ideas, and more.
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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!
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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…
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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.
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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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