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!

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

Hi Everybody! I know I usually only do this once a month but, this Prominent Pearl Sighting was just too good to pass up! January is turning out to be a great month for politics and pearls; these amazing White South Seas Baroque pearls immediately caught and held my eyes Aretha Franklin belted out “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” during Barack Obama’s Inauguration ceremony on January 20th. Wow! They must be at least 16.0mm in diameter! Perfectly smooth, perfectly symmetrical, and perfectly Drop Dead Gorgeous!! Aretha still reigns supreme as the Queen of Soul… 

Psst: Aretha… we love your pearls!!

                  *photo coutesy of Huffington Post

Hi Everybody! For this month’s edition of Prominent Pearl Sightings, I stumbled across this absolutely stunning photo of Jessica Alba wearing what appears to be a Triple-Strand or a long rope of large White South Seas Pearls and matching pearl stud earrings. Her trendy tweed jacket and crisp white shirt ensemble combined with her large, luminous pearl ropes and studs capture a timeless Fall Style, and she pulls it off perfectly! Hmmm… I’m thinking of a large Elite Collection Freshwater version, or big, yummy Drop-Shaped Baroques!  Psst, Jessica… we love your pearls!!     

Hi Everybody! We are currently working on getting our Monthly Special up and running; this August we are featuring an “End of the Summer Blowout” sale, and will be sending you all a special email with links to some of our favorite jewelry items, as well as introducing some new pieces that we think you’re sure to enjoy! Here is a little taste of what’s to come…  

Introducing our “Angel” Akoya pearl and Diamond pendant and earring set, perfect for every occasion! Both the pendant and earrings are crafted from solid 18K Gold (your choice of White or Yellow), accented with sparkling diamonds, and finished with our gorgeous AAA Quality 7.0-7.5mm Akoya pearls! Our Introductory Price will be 20% Off our normal retail pricing- a steal of a deal for fine diamonds and pearls!! We think our “Angel” pendant and earring sets are perfect for any and every occasion- from a day at the Office to Back to School, or a glamorous Night Out!

Hi Everybody! For these hot Summer months, you need some very cool earrings, and we’ve made these adorable PurePearls.com favorites more affordable than EVER!! We’ve taken up to 25% Off our already everyday low prices for our July Monthly Special. The very smart, very fresh, and very fashionable Freshwater Coin Pearl Earrings are just the ticket! Our Freshwater Coin pearls are highly lustrous- every pair displays amazing rainbow iridescence and AAA Quality surfaces! The simple design ensures that these earrings are perfect for everyday wear- and at $30.00 Off from their original price, they are a steal!!

On sale for one month only, get yours today and smile all year long!