According to Berj Zavian, a master jeweler for over fifty years and a frequent guest on The Antiques Roadshow, the simple response to; “what can you always give a girl?” should always be: “why pearls, of course.” With such a special gift, you may also want to tell her how to care for and clean pearl jewelry. Natural, iridescent, luminous…
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How to Clean Pearl Jewelry
How to Wear the Right Pearl Necklace with the Right Neckline
Pearl, leather and BOHO jewelry have been worn by some of the most prestigious women in the world like Queen Elizabeth, Jackie Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, Sienna Miller, Zooey Deschanel, Princess Grace, Kate Moss and even Cleopatra. Knowing that, it’s safe to say that pearls, leather and BOHO jewelry never go out of fashion. No matter how high or low hem…
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What is a Pearl?
Pearls are some of the most coveted stones in the world…and for very good reasons. However, not all pearls are created equal. There are several factors that weigh into how pearls are formed. One of the biggest being that—depending on the type of pearl—it either formed naturally or was cultivated by man. Over the next few minutes, you’ll learn about…
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Which Pearls are the Best?
“A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls” – Coco Chanel. From Queen Elizabeth to Audrey Hepburn, next to diamonds, pearls are quickly becoming a woman’s ‘new’ best friend. Always classic, iconic and appropriate, according to Jackie Kennedy, pearls compliment a wide range of attire. But pearls today come in a variety of different types and styles, and if you’re…
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10 Fun Facts About Pearls
What is Mother of Pearl? Mother of pearl, also known as nacre, is an organic-inorganic composite material with a complex structure consisting of hexagonal platelets of aragonite, a form of calcium carbonate, arranged in very thin and parallel layers. Each layer is separated by sheets of organic matrix made up of elastic biopolymers, including silk-like proteins. This structure is what…
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Choosing a Pearl
The task of selecting that exceptional piece of pearl jewelry can be daunting. After all, how do you know that you’re getting the best value for your money? How do know if the pearls you choose are high quality? Perhaps you want something more modern looking, or a maybe vintage piece is more your style. What shape and color looks…
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Types of Pearls Used in Antique and Vintage Jewelry
Vintage pearls come in many sizes and colors, just as today’s pearls do. There are some vintage types which were usual and therefore notable. For example, baroque pearls, which were the norm during the Baroque and the following Renaissance periods, and which derive their name from the Portuguese for imperfect pearl, were also fashionable during the Renaissance revival period. It…
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Benefits of Wearing Pearl Gemstone
Some people love to wear things like pearls while others prefer more traditional pieces of jewelry. For people who are into fashion, they know that a pearl piece is something that is unique and oozes a lot of class if it is done correctly. Not everyone is able to rock pearls but there are many benefits that come from actually…
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15 Trendy Modern Ways To Wear Pearls – Styleoholic
Pearls are coming a little bit back into style. For many years, pearls were one of the most classiest things that someone could wear. They were very common for women and were appropriate to wear in all different occasions. However, for a short period of time, these pearls went a little bit out of style. Now, they are coming back…
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The Meaning of Pearl Jewelry
Pearl jewelry is unique and considered to be traditional by many people in the world today. Over the past recent years, pearls have gotten to be a little bit out of style. Less and less people are wearing them and it is becoming more of a look for elderly people. However, it is important for people to understand the meaning…
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What Kind of Jewelry Should You Wear with a Black Dress?
Knowing your body and what it is that makes it look good is important. If you are a woman that likes to wear black dresses, then jewelry is very important. Having some nice jewelry is something that not everyone can say that they have. However, when wearing a black dress, you should keep your jewelry simply and classy. You do…
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