A Brief History of Tahitian Pearls

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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Making Memories – Precious Jewelry Gifts For Holiday

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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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Understanding Precious Coral Jewelry

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Today, from the more than 7,300 coral species, only 10 are considered precious coral by the fine jewelry industry, with the purest red Mediterranean Coral and the light pink Angel’s Skin Coral as probably the most popular in the world of fine jewelry.

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Fall 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…

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What is an Akoya Pearl? And Why Are Akoya Pearls So Special?

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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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