June Birthstone: Shared Custody
Pearls share the title of June birthstone with two other gems: Moonstone and Alexandrite. Birthstones make great birthday and anniversary gifts because they are personal and thoughtful. Birthstones are also...
Learn About Pearls
Tips For Maintaining Your Pearl Jewelry
Durable and delicate at the same time, pearls are a beautiful and unique gemstone created by mollusks instead of the ground and their care is different than what you would...
How to Care for Your Pearls
Your pearls are precious in more ways than one and you may be wondering how to properly care for them. Pearls consist of 90% Calcite (CaCO3) and 4% water. The...
Pearls and the Environment: Sustainable Pearls
Pearls are the only gems that are organic and created by nature itself. The practice of sustainable pearls farming has certain environmental and social benefits which make it a largely...
The ABC’s of Pearl Farming
Nearly 100% of pearls you can buy today are cultured or produced on pearl farms. Thousands of oysters are nucleated each year and cared for until they are ready for...
A Guide to Buying Your First Pearls
Have you dreamed of owning your own pearls since you first saw Breakfast at Tiffany’s? Audrey Hepburn has iconized pearls and inspired women all over the world with her now...