Pearl Processing Versus Pearl Treatments

Thanks for all your emails! Here is more on pearl processing versus pearl treatments:  India RowsI am a modern day treasure hunter who travels the world for gorgeous pearls and amazing adventures. I own a pearl jewelry and jewelry repair business, ThePearlGirls.com, with a cute retail store in Athens, GA. I also have a Pearl …

Are these Naturally Colored Chocolate Pearls?

I purchased some chocolate pearls, a set of earrings and a pendant, all chocolate pearls with 14K gold setting and 4 diamonds in each setting. The pearls are the size of a pea. Very beautiful, the sales person says they are cultured but not dyed. Can this be so? -Michael Hi Michael! Thanks for reaching out …

Can cultured pearls be naturally colored?

Another question from our friend Michael, “Can cultured pearls be naturally colored, or are they dyed to preference?” This is a great question Michael! In The Pearl Girls shop, we sell gorgeous pink pearl necklaces. I love selling them because they are so soft in color and they illuminate all skin tones. They are not …

The History of Graduated Cultured Pearls

Graduated cultured pearls have an interesting history. Since I am launching a graduated pearl necklace and graduated pearl earrings this week, I thought this would be the perfect time to discuss graduated pearls with you! India RowsI am a modern day treasure hunter who travels the world for gorgeous pearls and amazing adventures. I own …

Pearl Grading 101

Welcome to Pearl Grading 101! Have you ever asked a jeweler about pearls? If so, you may have discovered that many jewelers are uninformed about pearls. And those who do know about pearls have staff members who don’t necessarily understand things like the difference between salt water and freshwater pearls. They certainly couldn’t explain why …