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…
A High Quality Pearl Set Is A Great Starter Kit
Almost everything that we start in life has some type of starter kit which makes it easier to get going. When you sign up for cable, you get a welcome package. If you decide to run a marathon, they give you a bag full of important items for the race.…
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…
The Benefits of Akoya Pearls
Japanese Akoya pearls are revered in the jewelry trade. These are the original pearls from which the first Mikimoto pearls were derived. Native to Japanese waters, they’re extremely unique. They’ve also undergone a major upgrade in recent years. The Mikimoto pearls have become top of the line, high-end fashion statements.…
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…
Akoya Pearls – All about Overtone
Akoya pearls emanate true class and elegance. These valuable gems are prized for their brilliant luster, clean surfaces, perfectly round shapes, and rich color. Akoya pearls are available in a range of overtones including white, rose, and ivory, to suit any taste or skin tone. So when it comes to…
Age Appropriate Pearls – Which Ones Are Right for Her?
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that women love pearls! These timeless gems have been worn by women of all ages for hundreds of years. So when it comes to purchasing the perfect pearl strand for yourself or a loved one, one might ask the question…