Pearl Guide

Marine researcher and pearl farmer Dave LeBlanc recently found a large natural pearl attached to the shell of a mussel.

"Normally blister pearls present as a bump from a drilling predator or a ridge from a fracture, but this pearl spontaneously popped from its sac within the past year and became fixed to the shell.

Although the sac burst because of the sheer size, the pearl didn't re-position itself by the looks of the growth fronts towards the outside of the shell. However, its properties...

Two years ago, designer Hisano Shepherd acquired 1mm faceted lapis lazuli stones, but was waiting on the right pearls and the right settings to create a new line. When she recently found 22K gold granules, she achieved her vision: "I was thinking of the golden specks you see in lapis". Fittingly, 22K gold is a big step up from pyrite!

This also works well with the constellation theme running through her Pearl Geodes -- a sprinkling of tiny pearls among the gems, like stars in the heavens...

As a pearl lover who grew up a rock hound, I find these earrings an irresistible combination. Although Jorge Adeler is not the first to combine Tahitian pearls with meteorites -- my, oh my, what elegance he has wrought!



You will see more Jorge Adeler pearl jewelry from this year's Couture Show in the future - stay tuned!

See Jorge's Pearl Guide News article HERE.

And visit his website www.jorgeadeler.com

Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor
Pearl Guide 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...

It's that time again! The 10th annual Pearl Guide Ruckus begins Friday, July 27th in Marina del Rey, California.

Not only is this the 10th annual ruckus, but it is the biggest one we have ever had - by a factor of two!

We are so excited to welcome Pearl-Guide members from around the world for a weekend of Pearling Fun!

Details!



10th Annual Pearl Guide Ruckus












Location:
Hilton Garden Inn, 4200 Admiralty Way,
Marina Del Rey, CA



Date:
July 27th – July 29th



Ruckus Schedule...

We've seen plenty of opalized shells, so it only makes sense that they would find opalized pearls! Discussions are underway to devise a plan to get these pearls a showing in Tucson next year.


This photo is from the article on Geologyin.com

[Coober Pedy] "opal miners Dale Price and Tanja Burk were sorting through a spoil heap when they made the discovery." You will want to read the article on Geologyin.com by clicking the link below...