As I continue my pursuit of analogies, lets discuss pearls and pecans. I have explained how pearls are like wine (the truly great ones stand the test of time). Cultured pearls are like grapes, dependent on many environmental factors, experiencing both good and bad years, high and low years and costing a lot of money …
Cultured pearls are like grapes! Which, is pretty funny to think about, since I just wrote a post on how pearls are like wine. After writing my last blog, I began to think about how cultured pearls are grown, how they have good years and bad years, high yields and low yields. For this and …
Fact or fiction: pearls like to be worn? This is a very interesting belief and one that I am faced with a lot. After giving talks on pearls many women will say, “Wear your pearls because they become more beautiful after being worn!” To which other women will nod or shout out in agreement. I, …
Mother of pearl skulls, mark this one down as kind of creepy! Artist Gregory Halili has created skulls out of mother of pearl in oyster shells. These mother of pearl skulls offer a different interpretation of the is beautiful, lustrous material. Gregory, a native of The Philippines, started by using oyster shells from his native …
I have been thinking about it… pearls are like wine. My mamma always says that the problem with cheap wine is not the night you drink it, it is the morning after. Cheap wine does not make you feel very good the next day! So, why are pearls like wine? Or, more specifically, why are …
I am so excited to share these essential pearl care tips! They will ensure the long life of your pearls.
This July we are featured in US Airways Magazine! The fashion editor selected our Teardrop Pearl Earrings for her monthly Style Spotlight which features “must-haves for the smart set.” This month the feature was Wedding Wows. A little bling, a wedding dress, some frilly flip flops and, of course, don’t forget the PEARLS! We met the …
With June fast approaching, I have been thinking about the pearl birthstone. I have never given much thought to the origin of birthstones which is why I found this little nugget of info very interesting! In the early 1900s one of the largest U.S. dealers of sterling silver and gold was a mail order catalog …
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There are a few key steps to making a high quality pearl necklace. The first is the knotting of the necklace. High quality pearl necklaces have knots between each pearl. The purpose of the knots are so the pearls do not rub together and damage one another. Pearls have a soft surface and friction between …
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My Mamma is Pearl. She was always pearl. I never heard the name “Mary” when I was growing up. In fact, I remember very clearly when I was 7 or 8 and I finally asked my mom what her real name was. I was shocked! I had never heard the name Mary, only Pearl! The …
Pearls of the Week are our special jewelry creations offered each week. These designs may feature rare pearl, new designs, fun styles, great deals or more. Basically it is our way to offer something new and fun and keep our staff working hard in Athens, GA! Thank you for supporting The Pearl Girls and our …
What are peacock pearls? Peacock is a trade name used to describe the color of “black” pearls. According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), “Peacock is a trade term for Tahitian cultured pearls with dark green-gray to blue-gray body color and pink to purple overtone.” Trade term is an important distinction here. When the …
