Hi Everybody!   Happy belated Easter to all- we’ve been pretty busy over here, getting the new site ready for launch, uploading all our featured products, creating new descriptions and gorgeous new photographs for all of our pearl jewelry… In the process we decided to add a smaller, more affordable Hanadama size- 7.0-7.5mm, which will [...]

Hi Everybody!   I have some very exciting news about our 6.5-7.0mm Akoya pearls; as of today, PurePearls.com will be focusing exclusively on our new line of very fine, very lustrous, simply stunning Japanese Akoya pearls! Our new Japanese Akoya line is virtually spotless, featuring crisp, razor-sharp luster and gorgeous coloration that is oh-so drool [...]

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 [...]