GemGeek

On March 10th, 2010, following the recent debut of Soufflé' pearls by Jack Lynch at the Tucson Gem Fair, Jeremy Shepherd pulled a little bag of colorful pearls out of his pocket and poured them into his palm. I was in Guaymas, Mexico with Caitlin Williams and we couldn't have been more amazed if Jeremy had pulled out a rabbit. They were unlike any pearls I had seen before.



We had met in Guaymas to visit the beautiful Perlas del Mar de Cortez pearl farm and soon we were showing the...

There is an expression that has been repeated many times on Pearl Guide over the years: "Pearl Shrinkage Syndrome". Basically, you get used to larger pearls and over time they seem smaller. This is exacerbated by the continual increase in the size of pearls on the market and by the fact that as some of us age, we get larger and the pearls stay the same.

Consider this photo from 2010, taken at the offices of PearlParadise.com. I remember resisting trying on this strand of South Sea pearls...

Dan Telleen of Karats Vail created this lovely natural abalone pearl hat for Pacific Coast Pearls. Talk about one of a kind!



See past Pearls of the Week here and here.

You can see more natural pearls and unique jewelry on their website: www.pacificcoastpearls.com

Alishan Halebian is an asthetic master and it shows in these fabulous designs. First is a luscious pendant with texture and diamonds--perfect for setting off a radiant blue abalone pearl.



And what could be better? More!

To-die-for earrings and ring with colorful pearls.



More Alishan Pearls of the Week can be seen here, and here and here.

Or visit the website, www.alishanonline.com

Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor
Pearl Guide News

As a follow-up to The Time Has Come for Men in Pearls, we offer this summer's men in pearls and a little editorial commentary.

At the Couture Show in Las Vegas, it seemed men couldn't wait to pose for photos. First, William Hanigan of Pinc Jewellery. He was already wearing these outstanding white South Sea pearls from Australia. I dare anyone to say he doesn't look entirely masculine.



William was introduced to me by my friend Jacques Christophe Branellec. Jacques showed off a magnificent...

Can I say that I heard music when I first spied this little h pearl? Yes!
"When I fall in love, it will be forever..." I'm hearing Nat King Cole singing in my head.



The little h display at the Las Vegas JCK Show was better than ever. Just when you think Hisano Shepherd has done it all, she surprises and delights you all over again. This variation made music for me because of the effervescent variation in the sizes of the pearls lining the souffle' pearl, which to me looks like a heart. A...