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Purchasing High-end Pearls Does Not Mean Paying High-end Prices
You can own pearls that exceed the quality you will find at your local jeweler at a fraction of the price. By sourcing our own pearls, we bypass the middle men that create such a high markup and pass those savings on to you. Your pearls will be the highest quality pearls at 80% or more below their appraisal value. Your pearls are also be backed by a 90-day full refund policy. If you do not like them - send them back. Your pearls will also come with an appraisal prepared by a certified Gemological Institute of America (GIA) graduate.
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Pearls that will last a lifetime. Solid nacre, beautifully round and lustrous pearls in white, peach, black or lavender.
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If you are looking for elegance and class, Akoya pearls are for you. With a deep, beautiful luster Akoya pearls are remarkable. |
With exceptional quality and perfect roundness, South Sea pearls are also extraordinarily beautiful. These are the most rare pearls available.
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Tahitian pearls make a dramatic bold statement. With their deep black color and peacock overtones, they will turn heads. |
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Thousands of Natural Pearls Found
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Thousands of natural pearls were found that date back to the early 1600’s. Last June, salvagers found a small lead box from the wreck of the Santa Margarita off the coast of Key West. Contained in this lead box were several thousand natural pearls that measure from an eighth of and inch to three-quarters of [...]
Akoya Pearls FAQs
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Are you Akoya pearls Japanese Akoya?
Our Akoya pearls 8.0 mm and above are all Japanese Akoya pearls. Akoya pearls that are smaller than 8.0 mm are a combination of pearls farmed in Japan and pearls farmed in China. Some companies will tell you that they purchase their pearls directly from Japan [...]
What Makes Freshwater Pearls Special
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Why are Freshwater pearls so special and why do they deserve a lot more attention than they get now? Simply put - they are as close to a natural pearl as you can get in a cultured pearl. They are 100% nacre.
Natural pearls occur when some irritant (either some organic material, a parasite or even [...]
What are those Blue Tags that other sites promote?
Sunday, April 22, 2007
JPEA Inspection Tag, Japan Pearl Exporters’ Association Inspection Tag, Blue Tag, Japanese Tag of Quality… all of them referring to the same thing.
The Blue Tags that you may have seen promoted on other websites are issued by the Japan Pearl Exporters’ Association. They only signify that the pearls are not damaged and are of sufficient [...]
French Wire
Saturday, April 21, 2007
French wire, bullion, gimp - It’s called different things but it all refers to a tightly wound silver or gold coil used at the end of necklaces and bracelets. It looks like a very tiny “Slinky”.
All of our pearl necklaces and pearl bracelets use a French wire to attach the clasp or finding to the [...]
What Is The Pearl Science Laboratory?
Friday, April 20, 2007
The Pearl Science Laboratory of Japan is where pearls are sent to be issued a Hanadama grade certificate. These pearls are AAA Grade Akoya Pearls that are tested and certified in nacre thickness, surface quality and luster. There are various tests that are done to establish these values and these tests are also outlined on [...]
Are your Akoya pearls Japanese?
Thursday, April 19, 2007
This has to be one of the most frequently asked questions.
Our pearls are sourced from different locations depending on the size of the pearl. As you know, Akoya pearls are produced both in China and in Japan. Japanese pearl farms sell only to pearl factories (not to wholesalers or retailers). In addition, currently Japan is [...]
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