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Assael South Sea Cultured Pearl Opera length Necklace, doubled for photograph (Left). Drop Earrings (Right), 4 South Sea Cultured Pearls, 12.0 – 14.1mm, with 54 Diamonds set in 18K White Gold, 3.06 ctw.

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What is a Cultured Pearl?

Pearls have fascinated mankind and have been used as adornment for thousands of years. In fact, the first evidence of pearls being set into fine jewelry dates back to 5,800 B.C.  The pearl’s beloved glow has always been cherished, making the pearl one of Nature’s most prized gems. In the contemporary world, pearls can be…

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Summer Whites & How to Accessorize Them

The newest designs in Assael’s exclusive NatureScapes Collection explore the evocative storytelling power of color. Lesser-known gemstones such as dendritic agate, various types of jasper and chalcedony with naturally occurring scenic landscapes.

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Barbie: The World Tour – Andrew Mukamal and Margot Robbie Create Unforgettable Pearl Looks with Assael

Margot Robbie in Vivienne Westwood and Assael pearls as styled by Andrew Mukamal for the London Barbie film premiere (Getty), Assael Three Pearl earrings, Mattel’s Pink & Fabulous Barbie

Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig’s sensational Barbie film last summer grossed over $1.44 billion and became the highest grossing film of 2023, an incredible achievement, sparking a wave of female empowerment across the globe. The movie was premiered at several cities during the worldwide press tour, including Los Angeles, New York, Seoul, and London. For…

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Met Gala Jewels 2022 – Pearls on Parade

The 2022 Met Gala in New York City on Monday was particularly colorful, from the exotic fashions reflecting the “Gilded Glamour” theme to the fabulous accessories, especially pearls. A multitude of white pearls and some smoky Tahitian pearls appeared on the Red Carpet at one of Fashion’s biggest nights. Here, we explore the lustrous pearls…

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Akoya vs South Sea Pearls – How to Choose the Perfect Strand

Pearls are not only the most prolific accessory in fashion these days, they are also unisex, sustainable, meaningful, and enduring – offering a lifetime of beauty, warmth, and glow to the person who wears them. The current haute couture and pop culture affinity for pearls has many folks shopping for pearl strands. Pearl shoppers, though,…

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