P-G News

The new show lighting was a definite viewing drawback, but it didn't deter enthusiasm for the 2018 Couture Show Awards. The display was one of the finest collections in any Couture Show competition. Although the lighting dampened the glow of pearls, this STELLAR ring form Yael Sonia was a standout.

A movable Tahitian Pearl Moon orbiting a South Sea pearl.




Okay, the studio photo has better definition. I am one who feels that the charm of pearls is better captured in candid photos with...

Seen at the Couture Show, an incredible pair of earrings designed by Nancy Newberg. They make ample use of the gem we love best at Pearl Guide. Oh, and there are also plenty of rubies and gold...



You can see Nancy's previous Pearls of the Week here.

Visit www.nancynewberg.com to see more of her beautiful work, or visit her Facebook page.

Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor
Pearl Guide News

Brenda Smith, a favorite of Pearl Guide members, returns to our Pearls of the Week with this stunning and artistic necklace seen at the JCK Show Design Center. Brenda's jewels are displayed in museums, but this incredible piece should be worn and enjoyed.



You can see Brenda's past Pearls of the Week here and here.

And you can see her fabulous and very museum worthy necklace in this Tucson recap here.

Visit www.BrendaSmithJewelry.com and www.JewelryOfFaith.com

Blaire Beavers
Managing...

Once you have been bitten by the non-nacreous natural pearl bug, there can't be too many photos to enjoy. These pearls are featured courtesy of Pacific Coast Pearls.

Not just pink.


Even green!


The treasured pinks.


And purples.


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

You can see their past Pearls of the Week Here, Here and Here.

Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor
Pearl Guide News

Marisa La Belle of Atelier Marisa has created fanciful, yet edgy insect jewelry to play up Tahitian pearls. This dramatic earring, featuring a trapiche emerald, has a lucky fly wandering away from a spider's web.



And the bee is hovering right over the honeycomb in this jewel.



Marisa is the creator of Orbit 8 earrings. See her previous articles HERE and HERE.

www.ateliermarisa.com

Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor
Pearl Guide News

Despite their imperfections, these natural saltwater pearls from KC Bell have a luminous quality that captures the viewer. That is why natural pearls almost sell themselves. No one speaks as seductively as nacre!



More captivating still, look at this triple strand.



For pearl lovers, this is what we dream about.



All pearls courtesy of KC Bell
KCB Natural Pearls

Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor
Pearl Guide News