One of your best friend’s is getting married – and that means that you’re in the midst of hunting for just the right bridal shower gift. A unique, ultra-special, symbolic gift she will love forever, that is. But at first glance, the market is overflowing with bridal shower gifts that…
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Men’s Wedding Bands: The Choice Between White Gold & Sterling Silver
The origin of wedding bands can be traced back to the ancient Egyptian era where women were offered circular rings made of papyrus reeds that represented a bond of never-ending love. Similarly, men used to give women valuable rings crafted from silver and gold in the Roman Empire. Today, men’s…
How Same Sex Marriages Are Changing the Entire Wedding Jewelry Industry
Traditional marriages are nothing like that of same sex marriages. These couples have traditions of their own that they choose to follow. They have mixed wedding parties, write their own vows, and many opt out of buying engagement rings. How is this effecting the way the wedding jewelry market works…
Surprise Her: How to Plan the Perfect Celebration for Your 30th Pearl Wedding Anniversary
The joys of a happy marriage are supposed to last forever. Celebrating your wedding ceremony every year helps to spice up your marriage. Let’s face it men… marriage is like old wine… the longer it lasts, the sweeter it becomes. So, for her 30th pearl anniversary, she deserves a celebration that…
Pearls: The Big Change
The fact that so-called “average” people can purchase pearls with relative ease is the result of a major change in the pearl industry which greatly impacted the jewelry-loving masses. But what, exactly caused this change which made pearls affordable to the average purchaser? The answer is both an economic and…
BE A RARE BIRD OF FASHION: COMBINE FALL LAYERS WITH LAYERS OF PEARLS
A pearl among designers and the original ‘rare bird of fashion,’ Iris Apfel, incorporated pearl jewelry and pearl accessories into her iconic flamboyant styles. She set the bar high for fun and unrestricted self-expression in fashion. “STYLE IS ATTITUDE; IT’S NOT WHAT YOU WEAR, IT’S THE WAY THAT YOU WEAR…
MODERN PEARLS FOR MODERN BRIDES
Pearls can still be cool even for modern brides. Today’s bride wants to be beautiful, and yet update the classic bridal silhouette. Pearls are always chic and on-trend for every bride, even the modern bride who wants to be a bit more fashion forward in her choice of pearl jewelry…
KEEPING PEARLS SAFE
If you haven’t heard it before, you should know that when it comes to wearing pearls safely, the old adage “last on, first off” applies. Cosmetics, fragrances, hair products and the like can all be damaging to pearls. Therefore, you should wait until you are completely dressed and ready before…
TAHITIAN PEARL CULTIVATION AND PRODUCTION
Despite their name, Tahitian pearls are not found in Tahiti. Instead, they come from elsewhere in the waters of French Polynesia, a collection of islands in the South Pacific. While Tahitian pearls are often thought of as being black, they are actually a collection of colors leading them to be…
TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR FIRST PEARL PURCHASE
So, you’ve decided to invest in a pearl purchase. Congratulations on a great choice! Pearls are both functional and versatile, making them great gifts for many occasions, as well as wonderful investment pieces for yourself. And while we have yet to see someone purchase the “wrong type” of pearl,…