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There were many special pearls in the September Hong Kong show, but these remarkable metallic freshwater cultured pearls were at the top of my list. It would be fun to see the blue, green and rose overtones separated and matched.


First photo with white background and strange show lighting that caused visible banding.


Second photo with gray background and carried out to the vendor's own lighting. No banding, but each type of light brings out different aspects of the pearls. In person...

The Dreams of Diamonds exhibition at the Carlsbad campus of the Gemological Institute of America was a rare collaboration that thrilled everyone in attendance. See the GIA article HERE.

According to GIA, "This exotic necklace features an 18K gold and silver pendant which has 58.72 carats of rose cut diamonds. The strands and tassels are Basra pearls...

MUNNU The Gem Palace was founded more than three centuries ago. The house's craftsmen were jewelers to India's Maharajas and British...

Decisions, decisions... Which is better, natural white color akoya pearls or "pinked" akoya pearls? Pinking can be dramatic, but more often than not, the tint is a gentle pink that looks white against the skin.

This photograph is an excellent example of the difference between the two. Something to think about if you are planning to invest in a good strand of akoya pearls.



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Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor...

Pearls have an age-old allure and men have not been impervious to their charms. Historically, they were worn as a sign of wealth and rank by kings and maharajas, as well as female royalty and members of the aristocracy. Pearls as exclusive female adornment grew with the advent of the cultured pearl. Men were limited to purchasing pearls for the ladies in their families, with the rare exception of a pearl stick or tie pin for themselves.

Enter today's new world of fashion freedom and pearls...

In honor of Jewelmer being featured in the Financial Times, we present some dreamy golden South Sea cultured pearl bracelets.


A striking geometric design.


And a monochromatic version.


Talk about 24 Karat color!


It's hard to tell where the gold ends and the pearls begin.


And from the Couture Show awards showcase, Jewelmer's fantasy bracelet.

To see more, visit the Jewelmer website: www.jewelmer.com

Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor
Pearl Guide News

Emiko International keeps the pearly critters coming, but they also make fabulous traditional jewelry. This enormous and lovely pendant is a great example of how they treat their special pearls. And they are all special pearls!



To get an idea of just how large this pearl is, see the photo-in-hand.



You can visit their website at http://emikopearls.com

Or see their past Pearls of the Week by clicking the links below:
BEE
SQUIRREL
BIRDS
SCORPION

Blaire Beavers
Managing Editor