This is a special month for The Pearl Source since the June birthstone is the pearl. That’s why we wanted to host a giveaway on our website. We are giving away a beautiful pair of Akoya pearl stud earrings. We will announce the winner in the first week of…
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A Pearl Primer: Akoya
If you’re in the market for pearls, you may be confused by all of the different varieties available. Learning about each type of pearl will help you to make an informed choice. One of the most common pearl varieties is the Akoya, which, unsurprisingly, comes from Akoya oysters. Akoya oysters…
A Classic Japanese Look That Never Gets Old
Akoya pearl earrings have a wonderfully classic look to them that will likely add to your overall appeal. They also have a classic artisan beauty that many people will stop to appreciate. Akoya earrings are made by using only the finest quality pearls, which have been selected by professional jewelers…
What Are Hanadama Pearls?
One of the things that you come to expect when purchasing jewelry is that the gems will inevitably be rated on some type of valuation system. Usually this system looks a lot like the one that we are graded on in school, with either an A-F or 1-10 system in…
The Three Different Types of Pearls
There are three top of class basic “types” of pearls. It’s worth researching pearls online when you’re looking for top quality jewelry. As you explore the incredible world of pearls, you’ll discover a lot of things you didn’t know about pearls and some of the most truly magnificent jewelry you’ve…
What Does Nacre Do For Your Pearls?
Knowing how to pick out the right pearl is a skill. To do this, it’s important that you know a bit about pearls and what makes a piece of pearl jewelry a great addition to your collection. Nacre isn’t the first thing that you think of when you go look…
5 Ways to Wear Your Favorite Pearls
Whether your favorite pearl piece is a South Sea Pearl necklace, a Tahitian Pearl Necklace, Freshwater studs or a Golden South Sea ring, you can wear them on all occasions and with almost anything. Yes, pearls can be worn at all times and with all attire. However, unless you have…
Akoya Pearls of Japan
Japanese Akoya Pearls are the most well know Akoya pearls. When one pictures a classic white strand of pearls, they are commonly thinking of Akoya pearls even if they are not aware of that. However, not all Akoyas are Japanese as they once were; Akoyas are now produced in China,…