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.

D.Steele

Dear Ms. Steele,

Thank you for your interest in PurePearls.com! Trying to decide between the two most popular white pearl types- Akoya and Freshwater pearls- can be a very difficult choice indeed! Some pros and cons to help you decide…

Your classic white pearls would be the famous (and the original) saltwater Akoya from Japan and China- distinguishable for their perfectly round, smooth shapes, their white color and bright, glossy luster that made the gem an instant favorite with War Brides the world over. If you’re looking for shiny, bright and perfectly round pearl earrings, then the Akoya pearls are definitely the best way to go. Our AA+ and AAA Qualities are nearly equivalent in terms of luster, but with AAA Quality pearls, you are assured a flawless surface.

Next up are cultured Chinese Freshwater pearls; only recently have the Chinese been able to culture truly round shapes, but they have definitely made up for lost time! These pearls are an excellent value, composed completely of nacre, they will last generations! They are known for being more satiny in terms of luster, and slightly off a truly round sphere (except in our Elite Collection / Gem Quality pearls), but again offer an excellent alternative to their higher priced saltwater cousins. We offer AA+, AAA and our Elite Collection Qualities- and of the two sizes you’re thinking about, I would very highly recommend that you purchase the 10.0-11.0mm size as we have extremely limited qualities (maybe 5 pairs?) and have recently become very hard to get.

I hope this helps you come to a decision, and if you have any other questions or if I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me at anytime- I am always happy to help! I am looking forward to hearing from you soon, and have an excellent day!

Sincerely,

Ashley McNamara

Hi Everybody!

I have excellent news!! Finally, they’re here! Our Freshwater Elite Collection stud earrings in 10.0-11.0mm are BACK IN STOCK!!!! These pearls are in extremely limited supply, so hurry and get ‘em while you can! Our Elite Collection Freshwater Pearls are hand-selected for their unbeatable luster and their perfect spherical shapes with no deviance from a truly round form. Who knows when we’ll be able to get these beauties back in stock again, so definitely hurry now! Also, for all the ladies on the waiting list for our 10.0-11.0mm AA+ Quality Freshwater Button-shape Stud Earrings in White- those too are also in stock again, with plenty to choose from! Hooray!

Hi Everybody!

We all know September is notorious for featuring Back to School Fashion trends and ideas, and this blog is no exception. I’m taking this opportunity to combine one of my very favorite blog features, Prominent Pearl Sightings along with Latest Trends to showcase the famous songstress, Rhianna pairing one of my favorite pearl jewelry trends with reigning classics in one gorgeous photo- I hope you all enjoy!

Rhianna appeared recently at the Inglourious Basterds premiere in London looking oh-so Coco Channel with layers upon layers upon layers of gorgeous pearly treasures- it appears as though she’s mixed cultured and synthetic pearls here, and finished off the look with a demure pair of Pearl Stud Earrings and perfectly done vintage Red lips. Our hat’s off to you Rhianna, for a fabulous look that combines all the Old World Glamour of the 1940’s with the Glam Rock of 1990’s- Bravo! 

* Photo courtesy of highsnobberyblog.com