Yangtze River Pearls come from the Yangtze River! It is the third longest river in the world, it is the longest river in Asia and it is significant because it is the longest river that travels through only one country. So, why do I care about the Yangtze River? Here’s the magic happening in the […]
Category: Types of Pearls
What Is A Keshi Pearl?
Types of PearlsThis week I am launching the Flashy Splashy Earrings and Necklace, where we pair a 9-10mm keshi pearl with a cz, for a pearl pop of bling! But I know many of you might be wondering… What is a keshi pearl? I am so excited to share more about these uniquely amazing pearls with you! […]
Edison Pearls
Types of PearlsThe Culturing of Pearls So, those of you who have heard my spiel probably know it by now. But here is a very brief run down based on how I explain it in my history of pearls talk. The Japanese started culturing pearls in saltwater, they saw the value (accessibility, low cost, lower risk) involved […]
Can a Scallop Produce A Pearl?
Types of PearlsCan a scallop produce a pearl? Oh, yes it can!! But do not expect to find a full scallop pearl necklace. These are not common occurrences! I got to see my first scallop pearl in Hong Kong in March, 2019! So, this feels like a very timely question from Mark in Australia! Bert Ternat from […]
What is a Non-Nacreous Pearl?
All About Pearls - Our Pearl Blog, International Pearls, Non-Nacreous Pearl, The Science of PearlsWhat is a Non-Nacreous Pearl? Quite a word, isn’t it? Non-Nacreous! Well, let’s take it back to the word nacre. Does that sound a little friendlier? Pronounced with a long “a,” nacre is mother of pearl. It is the building block for a pearl. Nacre is that beautiful, lustrous material in the inside of a […]
Freshwater Pearls versus Saltwater Pearls
All About Pearls - Our Pearl Blog, Freshwater PearlsFreshwater Pearls versus Saltwater Pearls At The Pearl Girls we absolutely love freshwater pearls. Although we use some saltwater pearls in our pieces, we love freshwater because they are the closest rival to natural pearls. I know that some people misunderstand freshwater pearls. After Mikimoto started culturing saltwater pearls in the early 1900s, he tried […]