We were contacted last October about building a very special pendant that has since been named The Blue Nine. Consisting of solid 14K yellow gold, three Akoya pearls (1 black 6.5-7.0mm and 2 white 6.0-6.5mm pearls) and a single .01ct diamond accent, this little treasure measures about 1 1/4-inches long by 1/3-inches wide, and is [...]

Just finished this custom setting job for a client that picked up these Aquamarines from H. Stern in Brazil. I love the delicate but elegant settings, and I am really impressed with the saturated color of the gems. The simple but classic pendant and earring suite has been set in 14K White Gold; the pear-shape [...]

We finished an absolutely stunning 20-Inch Blue-Green Tahitian pearl necklace today, accented with 6 pieces of 14K yellow gold and diamond rondelles, and I just had to post a picture of it to show off to all our readers. The pearls graduate from about 8.0mm up to 10.7mm in the center, and we’ve highlighted the [...]

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 [...]

At Pure, we like to think of ourselves as custom jewelry specialists; occasionally we think a new design is so unique and cool, we’ve got to offer it to all our clients! This is a replica of my most recent custom design project, done for a client’s 3rd Anniversary. The braided leather choker features three [...]

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 ours… The ring is solid 14K white gold, and features an absolutely gorgeous, Rose-toned Freshwater Elite Collection pearl as it’s centerpiece. The ring itself has been crafted to [...]

Well, it’s nearly summer- traditionally a slow time for us in the jewelry industry, but a time of year that I look forward to every year, as this is the period when you start seeing a serious uptick in Custom Design commissions, when we get to break out the colored pencils, conte and watercolors and [...]

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 [...]

  Great news for all those Tahitian Pearl Lovers out there- our best selling Tahitian Dangle Drop Earrings are back in stock in all your favorite sizes- 9.0-10.0mm, 10.0-11.0mm- and more- in gorgeous, AAA Quality! The new inventory features a large assortment of smooth to lightly Circled, rain-drop shaped pearls with gorgeous, metallic luster and [...]

  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 [...]