Pearls Just Wanna Have Fun

“It’s the season’s most thrilling remake of an all-time classic…the pure, pristine pearl is in the midst of a modernizing makeover, rebelling against its prim image and taking its place at the heart of some of the coolest jewelry on offer this Christmas.”

Read More

Stress-Free Holiday Outfits: 3 Looks We Love with Pearls and Coral

Just when visions of sugarplums should be dancing in our heads, many of us are fretting over what to wear for the holidays. With Black Tie galas, office cocktail parties, and New Year’s Eve ahead, the art of glamorizing can present challenges if you’re not prepared. We’ve rounded up some holiday outfit ideas that are not only on-trend but easy to achieve.

Read More

Pearls Stole the Show at the Met Gala 

Ming Xi

At the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art Gala on May 7, pearls played a significant role in attendees’ attire. After all, with a theme of Heavenly Bodies, Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, what precious symbol could be purer than pearls?

Read More

Passion for Pearls: Emerging Bridal Trends

As wedding season looms and every bride-to-be is dreaming, planning and seeking inspiration, Assael has noticed one common theme from our extended tour of New York Bridal Fashion Week. The biggest trend traipsing down the runway at many of the major shows was an unmistakable passion for pearls and pearl jewelry.

Read More

Pearl Shopping 101: 6 Things to Consider When Buying Pearls

The color of pearls

Every category of gemstone has defining characteristics. Savvy shoppers familiarize themselves with such details to help them make smart purchases.  For diamonds, the four Cs—color, cut, clarity, and carat weight—guide shoppers to acquire the most sensible stone for their budget, while origin and treatment assessments of rubies, sapphires, and emeralds aid those in the market…

Read More