Hi Everybody! 

We are involved in creating another custom piece of jewelry for a customer of ours, and before we get too into the nitty gritty of it all I wanted to share with everyone the preliminary layouts… There are to be 15 gemstones to represent children and grandchildren in the necklace- the two center top stones are gorgeous Brazilian Emeralds, and below it is a rare Brazilian Alexandrite.

Brazilian Alexandrite is the birthstone for June (besides pearls!), and is a color-changing Chrysoberyl. In daylight, this stone has a saturated Tourmaline Green coloration, but under incandescent or candlelight, this gem shifts to a Raspberry Reddish/Purple! The next stones are White Sapphires (not diamonds), Peridot, Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Cirtrines, Ruby and Garnet. Each one of the stones will be bezel set in 14K Yellow gold and soldered together in clusters of three. Then, we will hand-string them into the 6.0-7.0mm Elite Freshwater pearls at set intervals which I think will lend the piece a slight Renaissance feel, and finish with a gold clasp. 

The finished necklace is going to be given by a family to their 80-year old mother in honor of a lifetime of love and memories. I am so proud to be a part of this special moment, and in creating a keepsake that will pass through generations of family members! I hope you all enjoy looking at this as much as I do, and remember to keep us in mind for future dream projects of yours!! Have a great week everybody!!

Hi Everybody! I have one more wonderful custom pearl delight to share with you all! Recently finished for a wonderful customer, this 14.0-15.0mm AAA Quality White South Seas pearl pendant is perfectly balanced with a .20ct VS1-GH Quality sparkling round-brilliant diamond, and hung from a glimmering 18-inch Snake Chain of 14K White Gold (one of my favorite chains!).  The Silver overtone is so strong, that you can almost see hints of purple in the surface; we helped her to select this gorgeous pearl from the large lot that we have in stock now- it was chosen because of its perfectly smooth and flawless surface, and amazing luster and depth.  

Creating custom jewelry is one of Purepearls.com specialties- we absolutely love the process beginning with drawing up new designs to finally sending the finished articles to delight our customers! If you have any pearly dreams waiting to come true, feel free to give us a call- we’ll be happy to oblige!

Hello,
 
I am writing from Italy, and would like to know if all of your pearls come from China?
 Thank You,

Francisco
 

Dear Francisco,
 Thank you for your interest in PurePearls.com! Our Freshwater pearl inventory is all Chinese in origin; as far as saltwater Akoya pearls go, a rule of thumb to go by when dealing with any vendor that you come into contact with, be it online or in a brick and mortar retail location, is the vast, vast majority of the smaller Akoya pearls (sizes 6.0-7.5mm) that you can purchase today will be Chinese in origin.
 
The Japanese exclusively farm larger-sized Akoya pearls (sizes 7.5-9.5mm); they have mastered the science of culturing the larger sizes inside the small P. martensii oyster, which has trouble tolerating the necessarily large shell-bead nucleus- the mortality rate is quite high for these oysters simply due to the fact that the animal is not anatomically suited to producing pearls above 7.5mm- ultimately, the Japanese farmers find it more expedient and economically feasible to make these rare, large sizes their specialty.
 
Chinese farmers have been culturing fine quality Akoya in the smaller sizes for a few decades now, and have much cheaper costs of doing business than the Japanese. Often what happens is the Japanese import the Chinese product, and then exports them out internationally after tagging the pearls with the Blue Tag which reads Product of Japan. Since gemological laboratory reports are not able to definitively determine origin, and because Chinese farming and processing techniques have become so sophisticated and now rival Japanese farmers in terms of quality and workmanship, many unsuspecting consumers purchase small Chinese Akoya under the mistaken impression that their pearls were Japanese.

Hi Everybody! Our Featured Strand for May is this absolutely gorgeous Tahitian Baroque Necklace that is literally drenched in color! Intense Blue and Green Overtones with kisses of shimmering Orient and a bright, crisp Luster definitely make this strand a Collector’s Item! This 18-inch strand of AAA Quality pearls are Drop-Shaped featuring unique rings and measures 9.0-10.6mm with minimal blemishing. These pearls are a part of the Brand New Inventory of Tahitian Baroque pearls that we recently received, each strand is listed at an amazing price that makes them very hard to resist!! Each necklace pictured on our site is unique and a testament to the beauty of the world around us. Whether you are looking for a Riot of Color or the sleek subtlety of Silver, we have the gorgeous, high-quality pearls for every taste and style, at a range of prices that start as low as $450.00!!  

TAH-1593-PURE $1,150.00

Hi Everybody! 
Our May Monthly Special is a salute to Moms everywhere!! Every mother is a working mother, and we know her time is precious! With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve come up with the perfect gift to debut for Moms who are always On the Go! Between breakfast, work, soccer practice, and the science report that’s due tomorrow (of course!), with all her daily demands, her jewelry should be a beautiful and uncomplicated pleasure.
  
Our 9.0-10.0mm, AAA Quality Drop-Shaped Tahitian Baroque Pendant has a simple, elegant look- perfect for everyday wear, fashionable and sophisticated. This versatile, exotic Black Pearl displays a maximum amount of color and shine that easily carries the day, and will keep her feeling beautiful- everyday!!
 
These stunning pearls are part of an amazing lot that we recently received from overseas- super-saturated in a kaleidoscope of colors: intense peacock greens, aquamarines, pinks, purples and more!! Each pearl hand is selected and mounted on a 14K Gold bale and box chain, and is priced starting at just $115.00!!!                                                                                                                                             

Hi Everybody!
 
I have noticed a recent commercial popping up featuring two political personalities: none other than Nancy Pelosi and Newt Gingrich sitting next to each other on a couch! The two politicians put their differences aside to talk about something that matters to us all: Global Warming and the effects of Climate Change on the planet, as part of the “We Can Solve It” campaign sponsored by former Vice President and the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Al Gore. While the two hard-hitting politicos don’t see eye to eye on every issue to confront the American government, it is fantastic to see them agree on all of us actively taking responsibility to reduce our environmental impact on the planet we call home!
  
Pelosi, wearing her Signature strand of mixed Golden, White and Black South Sea pearls looks elegant and refined as always! I couldn’t resist tracking down a color image of the commercial to feature here on our blog. As a business woman in the spotlight, Pelosi instinctively understands that pearls are the accessory- understated, a classic and no-nonsense statement, while very much accentuating her beauty and character!
 
Out of all the gems in the world that are worn- diamonds, rubies, sapphire and emeralds among others, pearls can easily claim to be the most eco-friendly gem available to consumers world wide. Mollusks- be it Freshwater or the Saltwater varieties- that are used to culture pearls depend upon pristine waters and a stable living environment in order to thrive and produce. Unlike most faceted gems, pearls require zero destructive mining, chemical leaching and other hazardous activities in order to bring their natural beauty to shine in the world.  Psst, Nancy… We love your pearls!!                                                 **Photo Courtesy of newt.org