February 17th, 2010
Hi Everybody!
Prominent Pearl Sightings is BACK! And oh my goodness, did I really, truly, nearly miss Sandra Bullock getting nominated for an Oscar?!?! One of my very favorite actresses, Sandra Bullock (probably the nicest actress, ever!) chose to rock the very chunky, layered look with a collection of pearls for the recent premiere of The Proposal, in front of the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, CA.
As for this fun and funky style, it looks as though her strands consist of a triple strand Akoya, one or two pearly Opera Length ropes doubled up, and some faux pearls with large chunky chain extenders and some other mixed media (dyed phooka shells?) along with some large baroque Freshwater pearls; combined with her near perfect “messy” up-do, she pulls off the casual LA Day at the Beach-turned-dinner look flawlessly. Bravo, Sandra and Good Luck at the Oscars! We’re rooting for you!!
Psst, Sandra… we love your pearls!!
*photo courtesy of: blog.newsokdotcom

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January 27th, 2010

Hi Everybody!
Our Valentine’s Day Sale has begun! I know- it’s not even February yet, and already we’re promoting hearts, candy and love- but it’s never too early to get the word out, and I want as many of our clients as possible to have the opportunity to take part in our exclusive savings.
From now until February 12th, whenever you spend a total of $500.00 USD or more at Pure, receive a FREE Pair of Classic Akoya Pearl Stud Earrings, 6.5-7.0mm, AA+ Quality on your choice of 14K White or Yellow Gold! These classic pearl studs normally retail for $95.00 per pair with PurePearls.com- and now here’s your chance to get your very own pair for Free! Hurry now while supplies last!

We’ve had a gorgeous, sparkling Bubble-Gum Pink Sapphire and White Freshwater Pearl Pendant created just for this very special Holiday at the incredibly low price of$199.00 each! The Sapphire weighs .09cts tw approximately, measuring 2.75mm and is set in solid 14K Gold; our Freshwater Pearl is AAA Quality, and measures 9.0-10.0mm in size. Treat your Valentine to a One of a Kind Treasure from PurePearls.com!

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January 21st, 2010
Hi Everybody!
They’re hereeee! We’re proud to present our gorgeous new selection of rare Tahitian Drop Necklaces and Tahitian Baroque Multi-colors; and what a selection we have for you!! Ranging from smooth, Sky Blue pearls positively glowing with Orient, to the dramatic and daring layouts featuring Black, Copper and Silvery-White Tahitian pearls juxtaposed to create striking and eye-catching designs, there is something for everyone in our latest collection, at price points that can hardly be believed- we checked, twice.
Comparable Tahitian Drop Necklaces- at the few vendors currently offering these heavenly strands- are running close to $2,000.00-$3,000.00 each! So, we priced ours at about $850.00… Yes, I know- we’re terrible, awful, price-gouging monsters! J You know you love us! Below is a photo of my absolute favorite Tahitian Drop Necklace- Sky Blue and Silver with heavy Orient- the pearls glow purple! I’ll be a very sad Pearl Specialist when this necklace finds a home- these colors are so unique and rare in this intensity that when pearls like these come across your desk, you want to hide them away forever and ever in your ‘personal’ collection, but I’m afraid my personal stash is getting a teensy bit on the large side… Anyways- Enjoy!!! J
-Ashley McNamara

Tags: new inventory, new pearls, new Tahitian pearls, tahitian baroque pearls, tahitian drop pearls, tahitian drops, tahitian pearl necklaces
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January 5th, 2010
Hi Everybody-
It’s always amazing to me how quickly one year turns to the next; although time remains a constant, I know that my perception of its passage increases in speed along with my age… Such is the way of it. With another year about to pass away and we begin turning to the next chapter in our lives, many of us will take a moment and pause to reflect on life, relationships and the events of the past year in that small space of time where old meets new, and the page has yet to be turned.
For the last three and a half years that I have headed the Production Office at Pure I have met more than my fair share of wonderful people and seen some stunning jewelry- indeed, it’s been an easy slice of time, working here…The customers-turned-friends, the letters, the Art, and the joy of creation: bringing the elements of Nature, design and vision together into a single finished work of art… I think of all these things, and I wanted to say Thank You. To each and every one of you- working with you has been a privilege and a pleasure, and I am very much mindful that without you, there would be no Pure, and my little world would be that much greyer.
January, 2010 is bringing with it many exciting changes- changes that Pure has needed, and changes that many of you have suggested. PurePearls.com has been sold (!!) to a very fine gentleman from Kentucky named Bruce Turner, whom I’d like to take a moment to introduce to you. A former investment banker and family man, Bruce decided to take on the many challenges of owning a small online business and I am very pleased to have him here! The transaction took place in early November, and was quite a big surprise for all involved. Amanda is doing very well- we definitely keep in touch- but she did decide that it was time for her to move on from Pure. Bruce has some exciting new ideas for the website, and we are looking forward to a total site redesign!
In the next coming months you can expect to see a new, improved website, featuring bright, crisp, new pictures and innovative new jewelry selections in addition to our long-standing Classics. A more convenient shopping experience, greater user accessibility and an emphasis on updated graphics and layout are all features that we consider top priorities- and again, I’d very much like your ideas, thoughts and critiques as we begin a new chapter for PurePearls.com! My door (or phone, or email!) is always open, and I look forward to hearing from each and every one of you as we begin a new chapter and a brand new Year at Pure. Best Holiday Wishes to each and every one of you, and I’m sure we’ll talk soon! J
Very Sincerely,
Ashley McNamara
Sales VP; Production Office Manager
PurePearls.com
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December 22nd, 2009
Hi Everybody!
Christmas is just 2 days away, and I wanted to remind everyone to place your order with FedEx 2nd Day or FedEx Overnight Shipping for guaranteed delivery. FedEx will be delivering packages until Thursday, December 24th- Christmas Eve, so there is still time to get your Special Someone some gorgeous pearl jewelry from PurePearls.com!
Additionally, I’d like everyone to know that our offices will be closed from December 24th through December 27th for the Christmas Holidays; we will be re-opening next Monday, December 28th.
We’d like to wish all of you a wonderful and warm Holiday Season, complete with plenty of hugs, smiles and kisses! Merry Christmas to all, and a Happy New Year!
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December 10th, 2009
Hi Everybody!
I have some very exciting news about our 6.5-7.0mm Akoya pearls; as of today, PurePearls.com will be focusing exclusively on our new line of very fine, very lustrous, simply stunning Japanese Akoya pearls! Our new Japanese Akoya line is virtually spotless, featuring crisp, razor-sharp luster and gorgeous coloration that is oh-so drool worthy (see the pictures below taken with my Dinky Digital™ today for color examples).
Our continual desire to provide a wide range of pearl jewelry choices for all of our customers has led us in this new direction; the lack of availability of high quality Chinese Akoya in this size range, as well as multiple environmental disasters for Chinese pearl farms for the past few years, combined to help make this decision an easy one. You may notice a slight price increase due to the upgrade which we do regret, however I think at the end of the day, you’ll be totally, completely satisfied with the quality and beauty of every strand of Japanese Akoya pearls purchased through PurePearls.com. Enjoy!
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