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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…
Read MoreWhy Pearls for Valentine’s Day
No matter who you shop for to celebrate Valentines – your romantic partner, spouse, best friend, or yourself – fine pearl jewelry offers magnificent options. Pearls make a most memorable gift. Personal, sustainable, and versatile, pearls are the responsible and meaningful choice. Here, we explore why pearls are the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. Pearls…
Read MoreFine Pearls… Forever Jewelry for a Reason, a Season, a Lifetime
As we return to celebrating in person this holiday season, never have our cherished connections felt more meaningful or our social gatherings been more appreciated and anticipated. As we look forward to hugging again, we can also create beautiful moments of lasting joy. There’s never been a better time to make a gathering of family…
Read MoreDesigner Profile: Angela Cummings for Assael Pearls
Angela Cummings is recognized by jewelry historians, curators and collectors alike as one of the most important fine jewelry designers of the modern age — and a star in the pantheon of women jewelry designers. Throughout her 50+ year career, her extraordinary jewelry has reflected her love of nature, as well as the three-dimensional art…
Read MoreWhy Are South Sea Pearls So Valuable? & Why Are They a Great Gift?
One of the most frequently asked questions about pearls is why South Sea Pearls are so valuable. There are many reasons, and just like diamonds or gemstones, there are several factors that affect the quality and value of pearls in general. Fine South Sea Pearls are the superlative pearls, the crème de la crème of…
Read MoreTrending: Power Pearls – Great Gifts for Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s
Pearls are making headlines once again as women in powerful positions wear pearls as an expression of their uniquely feminine form of strength. Royalty, executives and fashion mavens alike have made the pearl an enduring source of glamour, inspiration and power. What better gift for the Valentine or Galentine in your life than a pearl…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreWhat is an Akoya Pearl? And Why Are Akoya Pearls So Special?
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…
Read MoreWear Your Pearls, Girls – A Mother’s Day Memoir
My mother Susanne had infallible taste in fashion and jewelry. I never saw her put a foot wrong. Ever. On a rather modest budget she stood out in any crowd, with her signature pageboy hairstyle, a strand of good cultured pearls, and gold bangles and charm bracelets which jangled as she smoked her Kent Ultra Lights.
Read MoreLuxury Pearls for Valentine’s or Palentine’s – Luster is in Demand for 2020
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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