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Akoya Pearls

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Akoya pearls are prized and sought after by some of the most discriminating jewelry collectors all over the world. The delicate color and wonderful luster of Akoya pearl necklaces make them one of the most popular and classic adornments world-wide. Luminous Akoya pearls are beautiful to wear to any occasion. From casual occasions to the office and for the formal events, Akoya pearls are timeless and elegant classics that will light up any event. Akoya pearls are named after the Akoya oyster in which they are found. The Akoya pearl is one of the most popular today. Jewelry pieces made Akoya pearls cultured in from Akoya oysters are available many forms, from earrings to pearl bracelet designs and ever popular Akoya pearl necklaces. Most Akoya pearls available for purchase today are cultured Akoya pearls. This means the beginning of Akoya pearls are initiated by man. This beginning of an Akoya pearl is usually a small bit of shell that is formed into a specialized bead. That bead is surgically inserted by a skilled pearl culturer into a very specific part of an Akoya oyster. The Akoya oyster responds by secreting layer upon layer of nacre or mother of pearl over the bead and forms an Akoya pearl. Even with the culturers’ aid, Akoya pearls are rare. The insertion process can only be carried out by well trained culturers. Also, a vast majority of the Akoya pearls produced do not meet the strict Akoya standards for Akoya pearls and finished jewelry such as Akoya pearl necklaces. The beautiful Akoya pearls produced by this laborious and time consuming process are most definitely worth it. Akoya pearls are typically very round with colors ranging from white, to creams and light pinks. These colors are very popular for Akoya pearl necklaces. The colder water that the Akoya pearl oyster lives in helps it to secrete thicker and more lustrous mother of pearl. As a result, Akoya pearls have superb luster which also helps to make Akoya pearl jewelry such as Akoya pearl necklaces one of the most popular jewelry pieces today. read more

Mikimoto Pearl Jewelery

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Today Mikimoto pearl jewelry is world renown for their incredible beauty and luster. Over fifty years after his passing, Mikimoto pearl jewelry still bears the name of Akoya pearl culturing legend Kohichi Mikimoto. Mikimoto was the driving force behind new and innovative pearl culturing methods as well as raising the awareness of cultured Akoya pearls and Mikimoto jewelry to the international stage and market.

Mikimoto harvested the world’s first cultured half pearls in 1893. About ten years later, he opened up a Mikimoto pearl jewelry retail locations in Japan. By 1919, Mikimoto pearl jewelry retail stores had locations in England, France, India, China and the United States. read more

Mikimoto Pearls

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Mikimoto pearls still bear the name of pearl culturing pioneer Kohichi Mikimoto. Mikimoto is credited with bringing cultured pearls to the international stage and market. In Japan, Mikimoto is considered a national hero.
Mikimoto pearls are renowned for their incredible luster and beauty. A Mikimoto pearl necklace made from genuine Mikimoto pearls is truly a work of art. Mikimoto pearls are very high quality Akoya saltwater cultured pearls. A Mikimoto pearl is very beautiful.

As Mikimoto was the driving force behind new pearl culturing innovations, there are many Akoya farms now in Japan that culture Mikimoto quality pearls available to pearl connoisseurs without the Mikimoto pearl prestige pricing.
Mikimoto pearls and a Mikimoto pearl necklace are truly wonderful luxuries! read more

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Tahitian black pearls

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Tahitian black pearls bring to mind the images of lush lagoons, clear blue oceans and her silvery moon of the Tahitian paradise. Each and every Tahitian black pearl is cultured in an intense and laborious culturing process. From there, it takes Mother Nature additional years to create Tahitian black pearls.

The pioneer cultured of Tahitian black pearls seek perfection in the gem as well as harmony with nature. Tahitian black pearls are nurtured in the best of conditions in an effort to culture the perfect Tahitian black pearl, each and every time. It is no wonder why Tahitian black pearls are so prized and sought after by the most discriminating jewelry connoisseur’s world wide. From a classic Tahitian black pearl necklace to a matched pair of Tahitian black pearl earrings, there is simply nothing as bold and beautiful. Due to their pioneering spirit and efforts, Tahitian black pearls have been created and are available to us today. read more

Black Pearl Jewelry

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Black pearl jewelry has a deep and powerful history. In ancient Asian cultures, the ruler or Emperor wore large black pearl jewelry as their official symbol of their legitimate rule. In essence wearing the right piece of black pearl jewelry made the wearer the divine Emperor.

In the paradise islands of French Polynesia, the native tribes believed that pearls in black pearl jewelry black pearls harnessed the magical colors of the rainbow after a storm. Black pearl jewelry was a symbol of renewal and hope for humanity. read more

Black Pearls

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This famous Byron line conjures the enchantment of the night. Images of a mysterious and alluring woman as she wears the colors of the night are found in beautiful black pearls. Maybe she is wearing a lustrous black pearl necklace. Or she could be wearing a pearl bracelet, as earrings or in her hair. The imagery is very vivid and intense, just like black pearl jewelry.

There are different types of black pearls. Black pearl jewelry bathes the wearer in enchantment and mystery. Whether wearing a black pearl necklace, a bracelet, or earrings, black pearls are simply alluring. read more

Pearl Earrings

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Pearl earrings have just the perfect dash of sparkle and shine. White pearl earrings are the classic pieces of jewelry every woman must have! They are a timeless staple and are perfect for every occasion to add class and elegance.
Pearl earrings, as essential items of jewelry, have historical roots that trace back to the beginnings of the ancient Roman Empire. Pearls and pearl earrings were ultimate symbols of wealth, status and social standing. Cleopatra herself was rumored to have won Marc Antony’s heart and mind when she crushed a large pearl earring, dissolved it in wine, then drank the pearl. read more

Pearl Jewelry

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Pearl jewelry is the timeless and elegant classic essential of every jewelry collection. Pearl jewelry is simply the most elegant adornment to finish off every outfit for every occasion. From the power lunch, to the casual brunch and the formal dinner, classic white and bold black pearl jewelry is perfect to add a touch of elegance.

With the success of a wider variety of cultured pearl jewelry, there is a perfect pearl for everyone. The range of pearl jewelry includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants and even accessories for men. read more

Pearl Information

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Pearls are simply Mother Nature’s perfect gift to us. Pearls emerge from the shell as perfect little gifts. A pearl does not need to be faceted, cut then polished like most other jewelry stones. Instead, a pearl is perfect and finished right out of the shell. From there, we have a variety of choices to wear our beautiful pearls. A necklace made from pearls is perfect for every occasion. From casual, to the office and to the very forma, there is nothing more appropriate than pearls. But pearls are not just for necklaces any more. There are perfect pearls for any jewelry piece. From earrings to bracelets and pendants, there’s nothing as simply perfect as pearls. read more