Autumn is always a great time to indulge in warm, earthy jewel tones and what could be a better jewelry choice to compliment that palette than Golden South Sea pearls? Naturally colored Golden South Sea pearls are a bit tricky however, so here’s a few helpful tips on choosing the right tone for you. For [...]

We’ve seen a lot of confusion lately over the web regarding black pearls- which are which, which to choose  and how much to spend on them, so we thought we’d jump into the hubbub and provide some quick and easy to understand explanations and photos to clear up any lingering questions… We posted this picture [...]

Customer Question: Hey Ashley, As for pearl selection,…do you have any advice regarding the selection of silver, rose, or cream? Her wedding dress is white, not ivory or off-white.  She has brown hair, and a moderate complexion. Is rose typically most preferred?  Would silver match the best with her wedding dresss?  Is cream more versitile? Any advice [...]

Whew! I just got finished uploading our completely redesigned Pearl Grading Guide- what a project! I’m super pleased with the results though, and I hope everyone that checks it out will walk away with a better understanding of pearl grading. All the images are original- meaning that all the pearls you see pictured come directly [...]

Hi Ashley, Thanks again! I really do appreciate all of your help.    When you say that the pearl is “rather intense”, do you mean that in a good way? It doesn’t matter because I’m “all in” with this one. I’m just curious what a “pro” thinks. I’m excited about the wedding and will let [...]

Hi Everybody!   Happy belated Easter to all- we’ve been pretty busy over here, getting the new site ready for launch, uploading all our featured products, creating new descriptions and gorgeous new photographs for all of our pearl jewelry… In the process we decided to add a smaller, more affordable Hanadama size- 7.0-7.5mm, which will [...]

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 [...]

Dear PurePearls:   I have been looking on your website for a set of white pearl earrings. I was looking at the Akoya and Freshwater pearls and was hoping you could give me some direction about which ones to go with as I have no knowledge in this area. Thanks in advance for your help. [...]

To Whom This May Concern, I just bought a pearl necklace and set of pearl earrings, but I was unable to ascertain the nacre on those pearls. Will all the specs of the pearls come with the purchase? Otherwise, can you tell me the nacre level?  Sincerely, Seth B. Dear Seth, Thank you for shopping with PurePearls.com! The Akoya [...]

To Whom This May Concern, I just bought a pearl necklace and set of pearl earrings, but I was unable to ascertain the nacre on those pearls. Will all the specs of the pearls come with the purchase? Otherwise, can you tell me the nacre level? Sincerely, Seth B. Dear Seth, Thank you for shopping [...]