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Fashionista of the Day in Pearls: @sarahkjp

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Not only do we love the name of the blog, Classy Girls Wear Pearls, but we also love Sarah’s style which is classy and chic!!! She has a way of displaying her fashionable wears that makes her readers come back for more.

This pink and white combination with added jewels and a gorgeous strand of pearls is just what makes her a snow white dream and a vision of a lovely holiday. Hollywood glam meets a cold winter day. Amazing!

We toast to you Sarah for showing ladies that pearls are also a girl’s best friend! read more

Pink Pearls Jewelry

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Romantic and lovely are just two words that describe pretty pink pearls jewelry. Pink pearl jewelry simply radiates femininity like no other. There is no match to this timeless classic. Pink pearl jewelry brings together the timeless elegance of a classic pearl with the delicate blush of alluring pink.

There are so many ways to wear pink pearl jewelry!
In the office, add pink pearl jewelry to your power suit to remind them all that you are indeed a woman. Whether you choose a necklace, bracelet or earrings, pink pearl jewelry will add an air of feminine beauty. read more

Cultured Pearl Jewelry

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Natural pearls are almost never found these days. As a result most pearl jewelry available on the market today are cultured pearl jewelry. Thank goodness for cultured pearl jewelry! Without them most of us would never have the opportunity to have wonderful pearls! Cultured pearl jewelry, in every form from necklaces to earrings and bracelets, is available for jewelry collectors. We owe our access to cultured pearl jewelry to an inventive trio that sought to bring cultured pearls to market during the early 20th Century. Without them, we may have only seen pearls at special museum exhibitions or in paintings from bygone days. Before cultured pearl jewelry, natural pearl jewelry was made from pearls formed by an accident of nature. This happens when a small irritant manages to enter through an oyster or other mollusk’s hard shell. The oyster responds by secreting layer upon of layer of mother of pearl or nacre. After many years, a small pearl may be formed. The natural accident is carefully replicated by a skilled technician. Pearl bearing oysters are carefully nurtured for years. Then, some, but not all, will produce lovely pearls for cultured pearl jewelry. Cultured pearl jewelry has become increasingly popular. From necklaces to earrings and pendants to bracelets, cultured pearl jewelry is perfect for every occasion. Cultured pearl jewelry can also be made in to many exciting custom pieces as well. With so many choices, it is no wonder why women all over the world have chosen cultured pearl jewelry. read more

Akoya Pearls Jewelry Information

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Akoya pearls jewelry is simply the best. Akoya jewelry is sought after and prized by some of the most discriminating jewelry collectors all over the world.

Lustrous Akoya pearl jewelry is beautiful to wear for any occasion. From the office to a casual lunch, Akoya jewelry is just the right touch of elegance and class. For that special or formal event, nothing makes a statement like the perfect piece of Akoya pearl jewelry. There’s simply nothing like it!

The wonderful luster and glow of Akoya pearl jewelry makes it one of the most popular and classic jewelry pieces world-wide. read more

Black Pearl Earrings

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Pearls are seen as symbols of love and beauty, and no woman is more beautiful than when she is wearing black pearl earrings. These gems are seen as incomparable, exotic and mysterious.

Produced in the warm waters of the South Pacific in French Polynesia, the black pearl is among the largest of all pearls and make excellent earrings and they can be matched with a necklace, ring or other jewelry. Tahitian pearls are considered the most popular pearl in the world. Earrings made with these luminous, black pearl earrings are treasured for their rich, deep colors and perfectly round shape, that really stand out in a crowd. read more

Akoya Pearl Necklace

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Akoya pearl necklaces can be found in just about every well-dressed woman’s wardrobe thanks to the work of Mikimoto, the father of modern pearl cultivation. A simple stand of pearls is often passed down through the generations from mother to daughter.

A necklace of Akoya pearls is seen by many women as a rite of passage, usually given on the girl’s sixteenth birthday. The beauty of a pearl necklace is that it can be worn successfully on nearly all occasions, from a very formal affair to the most casual. Pearl necklaces are popular in single, double and even multiple stands, depending on the event to which a woman will be wearing them. read more

Akoya Pearl Jewelry

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Jewelry made with Akoya cultured pearls is classic, popular and beautiful. These pearls are perfect in strands, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. The Akoya pearl was first cultured in Japanese pearl farms in the early part of the 20th Century, and any piece of jewelry is complemented with its rich, white color and rose overtone.

Most often jewelry made with these pearls are set with 18k gold posts and clasps, which highlights their beautiful luster. While they may seem similar to other freshwater pearls, when compared directly, the difference is striking. The Akoya is larger, more smooth, a bit rounder and more lustrous. read more

Akoya Pearl Earrings

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First successfully cultivated in Japan in the 1920s by Mikimoto, the Akoya pearl is the perfect gem for earrings. Their size, shape, and luster make them a perfect accessory for every woman’s wardrobe. Akoya pearl earrings can be worn with a business suit, formal gown, and even with the most casual of clothes.

Before the technology of cultivating pearls was developed, they were found by chance during the harvesting of oysters for food. They soon became prized by royalty and the very rich. The Akoya pearl soon found its way to the jewelry market and became a fast staple to earrings and other pieces. read more

Saltwater Pearls

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Saltwater pearls are pearls are formed in oysters from salty bodies of water. Most commonly, these are oceans, bays, seas and gulfs. For example, pearls found in oysters in the Pacific Ocean would be saltwater pearls. In addition, of all pearls, people seem to be most familiar with saltwater pearls.

There are many varieties of saltwater pearls. The most familiar is the Akoya pearl. These types of saltwater pearls are typically very round with colors ranging from white, to creams and light pinks. They are very popular for a saltwater pearl earring set with a matching saltwater pearl necklace. read more

Freshwater Pearl Information

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Freshwater pearls are one of the hottest jewelry trends today. As popularity grows, freshwater pearl jewelry has become more available for discriminating jewelry collectors worldwide. Freshwater pearls are available in an assortment of jewelry today.

From a freshwater pearl necklace to matching freshwater pearl bracelets and freshwater pearl earrings , freshwater pearls are simply elegant for every occasion!

Freshwater pearls are pearls found in oysters and mussels in freshwater bodies such as lakes, rivers and ponds. Like most pearls today, most freshwater pearls available for purchase are cultured. Cultured freshwater pearls are genuine pearls produced when a mussel or oyster secrets natural nacre or mother of pearl over a small irritant within its shell. The irritant has to be inserted carefully by a skilled technician. read more