The history of wedding rings dates almost 5000 years. During ancient Egyptian times, people would weave leather or wood and exchange them as “rings of love.” The ring itself, being round with no end, was a powerful symbol of eternity. Now known as a wedding band, its opening represented a…
Wedding Traditions: The History of Wedding Jewelry
Ever wondered about the backstory related to the jewelry brides wear on one of the biggest days of their lives? Well, you’d be happy to know that the history of wedding jewelry is a pretty interesting one. Many of the wedding traditions were created with specific reasons in mind, including…
June Birthstone – The Pearl Month (+Giveaway)
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…
Everything you need to know about pearls BEFORE you make a purchase
Most people can tell you that pearls come from the sea. Beyond that, though, an unfortunate number of people–even those who are interested in purchasing pearls–cannot tell you how they are formed, and/or what types of pearls are available and the differences between them. In fact, a relatively low number…
Your Wardrobe: Sometimes Less is More
If you’re a fan of fashion, you may dream about having a huge walk-in closet with racks and racks of clothing, full of couture pieces as far as the eye can see. Unfortunately, for most of us, that dream simply isn’t realistic. We are stuck standing before our “regular” closets…
Pearls: Everyday Wear, Or Special Occasions?
So, you’ve just received a new piece of pearl jewelry. Maybe it’s your first strand, or maybe it’s a new pair of earrings to add to your collection. Either way, you’re faced with a question: “When, and how often, should I wear my new pearls?” There is, unsurprisingly, no simple…
Something Different: Off-Round Baroque Pearls
When you hear the word “pearl,” what do you picture in your mind? Many people envision a small, white, round gemstone either on its own as a stud earring, or perhaps paired with other pearls on a strand. But the truth is that pearls come in a wide variety of…
Oysters Make Pearls. But, Exactly What Is an Oyster?
It’s amazing that from the sea comes the humble oyster, and from the oyster comes the exquisite pearl, but what is an oyster? The miracle that a beautiful pearl is “born” inside the hard rough shelled living creature is amazing, but what type of creature is this within the forbidding…
How Are Pearl Necklaces Made?
The journey from sea to string is one of the most interesting of all jewelry creations. And while the final creation is easy to admire, the necklace itself becomes all the more beautiful when you consider the work invested into creating it. Perfectly Imperfect: The Beauty of the Gems of…
Caviar Spoons: What are they?
Caviar includes the roe of specific species of sturgeon primarily living within the Caspian Sea between Iran and Russia. These fragile eggs are cleaned carefully then lightly salted prior to canning. Caviar is thought to be amongst the globe’s most prized delicacies, and there’s a specific quantity of ritual related…