Question:  Why are Black Akoya pearls really dark blue? Thank you!  Linda R.Wisconsin  Answer:  Hi Linda, The majority of color treatments for enhanced Akoya pearls are done in the processing plants in Japan and Hong Kong, but in truth very little is known about the processes as the details are kept under lock and key by the [...]

Hi Everybody! February’s Prominent Pearl Sighting goes to Katherine Heigl!! She looked absolutely radiant in her sparkling Silver gown and a simply stunning strand of cultured Black Tahitian pearls! Best known for her role as Izzy in Grey’s Anatomy which airs on ABC, on January 7th she stepped out in style for the Los Angeles [...]

I am very excited to introduce a new Limited Edition pendant, created just for our Valentine’s Day customers! Our whimsical Dragonfly and Tahitian Pearl pendant is the perfect way to bring a smile to her eyes on the big day! We have a very limited supply of these beautiful pieces, so it’s best to act [...]

Hi Everybody! I am very excited to introduce a new Limited Edition pendant, created just for our Valentine’s Day customers! Our whimsical Dragonfly and Tahitian Pearl pendant is the perfect way to bring a smile to her eyes on the big day! We have a very limited supply of these beautiful pieces, so it’s best [...]

Valentine’s Day is looming large- the most romantic day of the year is less than two weeks away and counting! Sometimes finding the perfect gift can be a little daunting, but don’t worry- the staff here at PurePearls.com put their heads together and have put together a list of Valentine’s Day ideas for him and [...]

Hi Everybody! Valentine’s Day is looming large- the most romantic day of the year is less than two weeks away and counting! Sometimes finding the perfect gift can be a little daunting, but don’t worry- the staff here at PurePearls.com put their heads together and have put together a list of Valentine’s Day ideas for him [...]

Our Featured Strand of the Month for January is this rare Gem-Quality Golden South Sea pearl necklace.  This gorgeous necklace has a 1.0mm graduation from 11.0-12.0mm and measures 18-inches pearl to pearl.  Each Deep Golden pearl is patiently harvested from the Sea and sparkles with a beautiful luster and overtones of Rose and Champagne and [...]

Dear Amanda, I am trying to decide between the two pairs of earrings shown on your website- they are Tahitian Baroques on dangle earrings, AA+ and AAA quality. What’s the difference between the two grades? Thanks, Rachel W. Des Moines, IA Dear Rachel, In the world of Tahitian Baroque pearls, the difference between AA+ and [...]

Hi Everybody! Even though it’s only January, we are constantly trying to think ahead, and a whole new slew of Spring Time Holidays are just around the corner!  And with Spring come thoughts of the new: trees just beginning to bud, flowers poking their sleepy heads out of the earth, gentle rains coming to coax [...]