At Last ...
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“At last, ” Ume exclaimed holding up a cultured pearl. The day was July 11, 1893... exactly 121 years ago that Ume's discovery would change the entire world of jewelry. Ume was working alongside ...
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We are excited to share our love of pearls with you! The history, science and culture of pearls is rich and varied. Follow our journey through pearls from ancient to modern times. We also throw in some tips on buying and caring for your pearls!
Pearl Prices are Rising
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Pearl prices are rising. I have long been saying to "buy pearls now" as their prices continue to rise. Since I began working with pearls in 2006; the boom years of high quality supply and low pric...
Pearls and Pecans
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As I continue my pursuit of analogies, lets discuss pearls and pecans. I have explained how pearls are like wine (the truly great ones stand the test of time). Cultured pearls are like grapes, dep...
Cultured Pearls are Like Grapes
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Cultured pearls are like grapes! Which, is pretty funny to think about, since I just wrote a post on how pearls are like wine. After writing my last blog, I began to think about how cultured pearl...
Why Pearls Are Like Wine
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I have been thinking about it... pearls are like wine. My mamma always says that the problem with cheap wine is not the night you drink it, it is the morning after. Cheap wine does not make you fe...
Mother of Pearl Skulls
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Mother of pearl skulls, mark this one down as kind of creepy! Artist Gregory Halili has created skulls out of mother of pearl in oyster shells. These mother of pearl skulls offer a different inter...
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