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Prominent Pearl Sightings – the Fabulous Fanning Sisters

Ashley — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:42:17 +0000

This has easily claimed the prize for the coolest, chicest picture of a pearl ring of all time! It’s Dakota Fanning and her sister, sharing a sisterly secret. The black and white coloring makes the pearl stand out even more beautifully. We say at Pure that a pearl ring is never, ever an ordinary ring- we think this picture says it a thousand times better than we ever could! For a similarly sweet and romantic pearl ring, check out our Akoya Pearl and Diamond Sweetheart Ring with two sparkling diamond accents on either side of a gorgeous 8.0-8.5mm Japanese Akoya pearl.

: Fabulous Fanning Sisters & A Pearl Ring

Psst, Fanning Sisters… we love your pearls!

Prominent Pearl Sightings – Rachel Zoe

Ashley — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:54:15 +0000

Ooh la la! The latest edition of Prominent Pearl Sightings belongs to celebrity designer and stylist extraordinaire, Rachel Zoe. Looking positively Chanel-esque the other weekend at the 2nd Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic on Sunday, Oct 9, at Will Rogers State Park in Santa Monica, Ms. Zoe was spotted sporting a long, flowing pearl necklace interspersed with glittering charms at regular intervals, over a floor-length white maxi dress and the most gorgeous hat!

Pearl ropes and opera lengths are a fun and glamorous accessory for almost any occasion, and Rachel Zoe rocked it! While we’re pretty sure her pearls are faux (the better to channel Chanel!), you can find gorgeous Freshwater pearl necklaces in similar styles here starting under $250, or contact the pearl experts at PurePearls.com for custom lengths, designs and accessories.

Rachel Zoe in pearls

Psst, Rachel… we love your pearls!!

PurePearls.com Earrings Featured on My Fair Wedding this Winter!

Ashley — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:26:50 +0000

Oh my goodness- I’m so excited! PurePearls.com has been invited to donate a pair of gorgeous 14K White Gold Bezel-set Diamond and Japanese Akoya pearl earrings to My Fair Wedding on WeTV this Sunday! I may be biased, but seriously, what goes better with weddings than pearls and diamonds?!

Japanese Akoya Pearl and Diamond Earrings

These exclusive earrings are a part of our brand newPearland Diamonds Collections, and not totally available to all our clients- Yet! The earrings should be available to all our clients later this October, just in time for the early holiday shoppers out there…

The lucky bride is sure to be totally surprised with these unforgettable earrings, and again I’d just like to say how thrilled we are to have been asked to participate. I’ll continue to keep all our readers updated on the show, and hopefully post our segment on YouTube and Facebook!

La Peregrina is Coming to Auction!

Ashley — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:05:01 +0000

Elizabeth Taylor’s lavish collection of famous jewels will be coming to auction at Christie’s this December 8-13th, with the most iconic 80 pieces in her collection going on tour to Geneva, Paris, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Dubai before the sale commences. Among the most famous and most cherished items was La Peregrina, Spanish for “The Wanderer”, the historic baroque pearl discovered in the 16th century; one of the largest and most perfectly symmetrical drop-shaped pearls in the world, weighing an astonishing 203.84 grains.

La Peregrina was presented to Mrs. Taylor as a Valentine’s Day gift by her former husband, Richard Burton. Richard Burton absolutely lavished Elizabeth with jewels and gifts, his love for her was so great that he once said, “I cannot see life without Elizabeth. She is my everything- my breath, my blood, my mind and my imagination.”

The extraordinary pearl has made an incredible journey, beginning with it’s discovery off the coast of Panamanian in 1513, where it was immediately sent to King Ferdinand of Spain to become a part of the Spanish Crown Jewels. The pearl has since belonged to English, French and Spanish aristocracy over the centuries, finally landing in the hands of the Bonaparte family, and passed onto the Duke of Abercorn and his family, where it remained for over a century.

The pearl went up for auction at Sotheby’s of London in 1969, where Mr. Burton purchased the infamous pearl for over $37,000.00, outbidding an anonymous member of the Spanish royal family. The famous double-strand pearl and ruby necklace that the pearl currently resides on was created by none other than Cartier himself for Elizabeth; a masterwork of craftsmanship and beauty, inspired by the royal portraits of Queen Margarita and Queen Isabel of Spain.

Now, one of the most famous and enduring jewels in the world will be on a brief tour, available for a limited viewing at Christie’s, New York, from December 3-8th. Only one thing is certain- one very lucky woman will be the recipient of an unforgettable Christmas gift!

Tragedy in Japan

Ashley — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:39:38 +0000

We are all praying for the people of Japan today…

Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Map 2011

*photo courtesy of IBNlivedotcom

Color of the Year is Honeysuckle Pink

Ashley — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:23:41 +0000

In honor of the breaking news decision that the official color for 2011 is going to be Honeysuckle, I’ve decided that all deep pink Freshwater pearls are on sale for the month of February! Just enter in the code HONEY10 at checkout to receive an additional 10% off in savings.

Honeysuckle and PureHearts Pink Pearl Bracelet

For all you Valentine’s Day shoppers out there, this is a great opportunity to purchase your favorite pink pearls at a solid discount- pink pearl necklaces, pink pearl pendants, pink pearl earrings and our pink PureHearts Freshwater pearl bracelets; the possibilities are endless! Who said Valentine’s Day was hard to shop for?

*Pantone Honeysuckle image courtesy of pantone.com

Pearl Necklace and Earrings Winner Announced

Ashley — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:04:24 +0000

Congratulations to our lucky winner, JoLynn E.!! It’s definitely her lucky day today- she’s won a gorgeous 18-inch 6.0-7.0mm White Freshwater Pearl Necklace and matching AAA quality classic pearl stud earrings- the wear-everywhere staple that is a must-have addition to any jewelry collection. Remember- all Freshwater Pearl Jewelry is 20% Off this week with the coupon code: FW20ALD expires Sunday, August 22nd.

Freshwater Pearl Necklace, 18" 6.0-7.0mm

Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings, 6.0-7.0mm, AAA

Prominent Pearl Sightings – Madmen Season 4 Premiere!

Ashley — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:04:23 +0000

Season 4 of Madmen has officially premiered on AMC, and I do believe that this year is going to be even more riveting than the last! I personally like to keep an eye on this show in particular for the vintage fashion come to glorious life, with pearls in particular splashing onto the fashion scene with a vengeance!

I love this image of Betty Draper (January Jones) leaning back in her sitting room chair- her body language and facial expression speak volumes about what might be happening in that room. Her gorgeous double-strand Akoya pearl necklace in particular has an undeniable feel of luxury and elegance that just gets me. Â Look for more stills from Madmen Season 4 to be making their debut on the PurePearls.com blog, this season is just too good to miss!

Psst: January, we love your pearls!!!!

Gallery Photo of Betty Draper (January Jones) in a classic double-strand necklace and rose dress

Custom Bridal Jewelry from PurePearls.com!

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:25:44 +0000

One of our latest pearly treasures comes in the form an absolutely gorgeous pearl and diamond engagement ring that we have put together for a client of oursâ€¦ The ring is solid 14K white gold, and features an absolutely gorgeous, Rose-toned Freshwater Elite Collection pearl as itâ€™s centerpiece. The ring itself has been crafted to look like a tulip or a lotus flower, and is accented by VS1-GH Quality diamond accents. Oh la la!

New Custom Design from PurePearls.com!

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 00:02:15 +0000

Hi Everybody!I just wanted to take a moment to show off this gorgeous new custom Akoya Pearl Rope that I finished for a very special client- a full 72-INCHES of gorgeous, sparkling 7.0-7.5mm Akoya saltwater pearls in an eternity style- meaning no clasp! I am hoping that we’ll be able to have long pearl rope necklaces starting at 56-inches featured regularly very soon, but in the meantime: Enjoy!!