What’s the difference in luster between the South Sea pearls and the Akoya? Thanks!Mary G. Des Moines, IA  Dear Mary, The main differences between South Sea pearl luster and Akoya luster are the sharpness of reflections seen in their surfaces, and brightness. Akoya pearls are known for their bright, glossy luster and razor-sharp surface reflections- when [...]

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 [...]

Hi Everybody!   The latest Prominent Pearl Sighting simply must go to Sarah Jessica Parker, who plays the beloved writer/fashionista Carrie Bradshaw in the new Sex and the City movie that just debuted to rave reviews last week. The famous Opera Length strand of pearls makes the scene in just about every shot featuring the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

What are the differences between Japanese and Chinese Akoya pearls? How will I be able to spot them in a jewelry store? Pamela H.-Missoula, MT  Hi Pamela!   In order to answer your question correctly, I need to give you a little history first… The Japanese were the very first to pioneer cultured pearl technology, and have [...]