Pearl Guide

It wasn't so very long ago that carving of pearls was considered scandalous. Galatea's lovely gem nucleated pearls were, at first, as shocking as they were beautiful. The idea of stripping away nacre was definitely not mainstream then, and while it is still outside of the norm, it is no longer thought of as desecration.

Consider these intricate Tahitian pearl carvings, usually only done to save flawed cultured pearls for tourist trinkets, but done in larger amounts during the downturn of...

Hisano Shepherd must be on a mission to design juicy jewelry, because I always crave fruit after seeing it - the most luscious jewelry on earth!

These earrings are like melons, but the pearly cavities are filled with gems instead of seeds...



little h jewelry can be seen at the JCK Design Center in Las Vegas starting June 3, 2016.

You can see past articles here and here or go to the website www.littlehjewelry.com

Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor
Pearl Guide News

Isabelle Langlois has been featured here several times with her amazing Etoile de Mer collection. Today we go a bit monochromatic with a glorious white gold version of a lovely sea anemone ring.



And dangling earrings to match!



And just because I can, here is the smaller ring in yellow gold.



You can see previous articles and Pearls of the Week

Here and here.

Visit the website to see her magnificent use of colored stones.
www.isabellelanglois.com

Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor...

They say that Samira Sizdahkhani has an obsession with Tahitian pearls. Her admirers are grateful for the outward manifestation of her desire - seductive jewelry that ranges from dramatic to sexy, and even humorous.


These pieces demand your attention.


Pearl earrings bound in chains.


A quintet of Tahitian pearl rings.


The snakes that embrace these pearls are calling for temptation within their delicately encrusted earrings.


More over-the-top luxury.


Distinctive pendants and...

At the JCK Las Vegas show, I became acquainted with the stunning jewelry of the Bernd Wolf jewelry company. Bernd Wolf, together with his wife, Yvonne Wolf, a jewelry designer, have created timeless collections that are extremely versatile.

They are made of delicate pieces that gently make their presence known, or can add up to a bold statement. Pearls make a significant part of the collections, but lovely precision cut gems such as turquoise, coral and labradorite adorn a wide selection of...

Seen at the AGTA Tucson Show, from Tara -- fabulous baroque freshwater cultured pearls that receive the treatment they deserve -- a frosting of colorful gems. Look at the incredible color on these pearls!



The card says "Beauty Cultivated. Brilliance Captivated.", oh my!

See their past Pearls of the Week here.

Visit their website to see more www.tarapearls.com

Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor
Pearl Guide News