tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60090301201709192842024-02-19T08:41:28.015-08:00pearlbuzznotebook of a pearl maniacMiss Pearlbuzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907037774954204814noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009030120170919284.post-55479146518687037412013-09-09T18:02:00.003-07:002013-09-09T18:02:51.290-07:00How to Update Your Wardrobe for the Fall?Here is our quick guide to updating your closet for this Fall. Pearls are finally having their moment, so don't forget to add a pair of earrings or a statement ring to your collection!<br />
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<small><a href="http://www.love-my-pearls.com/salomeacute-black-pearl-stud-earrings-p-288.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Salome black pearl earrings</a></small><br />
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Miss Pearlbuzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907037774954204814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009030120170919284.post-4960524178195294272013-09-01T21:11:00.001-07:002013-09-01T21:29:25.179-07:00Versatile Pearl EarringsPearl earrings don't have to be white and they definitely don't have to come in the form of a classic (and, for many of us, slightly boring) spherical studs. Our newest addition to the loving pearl earrings' family is all about the Dark Side of Pearls. Single black pearl is adorned with a sparkle-studded earring that has been made of black, oxidized silver.<br />
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Although far from classic, these earrings are still very versatile and go well with relaxed and more polished, office looks, which makes them a great addition to this Fall's accessory list.<br />
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How would you style these lovely sparklies?Miss Pearlbuzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907037774954204814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009030120170919284.post-50797003610540317632013-07-25T23:37:00.001-07:002013-07-26T03:46:33.465-07:00Pearls of Wisdom: Jean de la BruyèreToday's inspirational quote comes from the 17th century French philosopher and moralist, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_de_La_Bruy%C3%A8re" target="_blank">Jean de la Bruyère</a>:<br />
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While diamonds and pearls became more available these days, sound judgement may still be among the the rarest things in today's World.<br />
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What do you think?Miss Pearlbuzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907037774954204814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009030120170919284.post-88232768784395874272013-07-23T00:55:00.000-07:002013-07-23T00:55:47.334-07:00La Lollo's Pearls for Stem Cell Research<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gina_Lollobrigida" target="_blank">Gina Lollobrigida</a> auctioned her magnificent jewelry collection to raise money for stem cell research. Once considered an iconic sex symbol and "the most beautiful woman in the world", she donated the nearly US$ 5 million from the sale to support the research.<br />
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The noble cause attracted generous collectors. A pair of diamond and natural pearl earrings, which the actress wore on numerous landmark occasions in her career, <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2324883/Gina-Lollobrigidas-pearl-earrings-sell-1-6m-auction-smashing-Liz-Taylors-record.html" target="_blank">sold for a record US$2.39 million</a>!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Natural pearl earrings fetched a record-breaking price of US$ 2.39 million<br />(Photos via <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2324883/Gina-Lollobrigidas-pearl-earrings-sell-1-6m-auction-smashing-Liz-Taylors-record.html" target="_blank">dailymail.com.uk</a>)</td></tr>
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The record-breaking earrings are adorned with silver white drop-shaped natural pearls measuring approximately 15.6 x 12.1 x 24.9mm and 15.9 x 13.8 x 23.3mm and clusters of diamond sparkles. Said to have belonged to the historic collection of the House of Habsburg, the jewel was pursued by no less than eight bidders before selling to a buyer in the room.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Battle of the Titans: Lollobrigida's pearls beat the record set in 2011 by earrings that once belonged to Elizabeth Taylor<br />(Photos via: <a href="http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2013/magnificent-jewels-and-noble-jewels-ge1302/lot.664.html" target="_blank">sothebys.com</a> and <a href="http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/jewelry/a-pair-of-natural-pearl-and-diamond-5507886-details.aspx?from=salesummary&intObjectID=5507886&sid=3083cca8-e306-4fa4-905d-d9e92f7f6029" target="_blank">christies.com</a>)</td></tr>
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The earrings beat a previous record set in 2011 from the <a href="http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/jewelry/a-pair-of-natural-pearl-and-diamond-5507886-details.aspx?from=salesummary&intObjectID=5507886&sid=3083cca8-e306-4fa4-905d-d9e92f7f6029" target="_blank">sale of natural pearl and diamond earrings</a> owned by Elizabeth Taylor. The other pair fetched a measly US$ 1.98 million…
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Beautiful pearls with a beautiful purpose.Miss Pearlbuzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907037774954204814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009030120170919284.post-81803598658638562812013-07-04T00:10:00.001-07:002013-07-04T00:22:51.666-07:004 Most Common Problems With Earrings<div class="MsoNormal">
I was recently browsing <a href="http://www.vogue.com.au/culture/features/galleries/cannes+film+festival+2013+red+carpet,24297" target="_blank">celebrity photos</a> from this year’s
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inspired or rather pushed me to write this post. I saw a picture of the
gorgeous <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000232/?ref_=sr_1" target="_blank">Sharon Stone</a> wearing a stunning white gown with a golden snake detail
across her back. Miss Stone matched her outfit with quite impressive pair of
diamond earrings. So impressive, that Miss Stone’s earlobes almost doubled in
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Then I started looking around me and saw that many girls do
the same on a daily basis. Current jewelry trends impose chandelier or long
dangling earrings on us and we happily comply, but how can we make this
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Here are the four biggest earring sins and how to deal with
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Earrings which are too heavy for our earlobes may cause our
holes to stretch or droop in the long run. Also, it is not very aesthetically
pleasing, as Sharon Stone’s example shows. There are two easy solutions to this
problem. You can or use additional transparent discs to secure the back of the earring
or invest in translucent patches that are applied to the back of the earlobe, such as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/EarLift-Invisible-Lobe-Support-Solution/dp/B000P65UI6" target="_blank">EarLift</a> or <a href="http://www.lobewonder.com/" target="_blank">Lobe Wonder</a>.
In both cases, some of the weight of the earring will be transferred onto the
disk or patch support, making it easier to wear. At Love My Pearls, we offer
two types of disk support for larger earrings: larger discs made of hard plastic and
smaller and softer ones, made of silicone, just like on the photo below. However,
the best solution is to wear such earrings only once in a while and for a few
hours at a time, just for special occasions to minimize the chance of permanent
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Sometimes we just want our earrings
to be big. Unfortunately, larger or multidimensional earrings tend to fall off
the ears or don’t sit straight. For example, larger pearl studs (think 10 mm or
more) require extra support to sit snugly on our ears. In such case, you can
consider getting a larger earring back or wearing larger disks with your
existing earring backs. A larger back support will fix the fit of a rebellious
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Some earrings, especially those for non-pierced ears, are
simply not comfortable to wear. They pinch too much, they slip, or their
intricate designs dig into our delicate skin. A simple solution is to try a
different type of back or to use earring cushions that help to relieve pressure
on the ears and make the earrings more comfortable. Alternatively, you can ask
a jeweler to adjust their tight grip or consider substituting them with
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Finally, earrings may be made with metal alloys that cause
allergies. Oftentimes, it is an allergy to nickel which can be found in many
types of jewelry, even 14K or 18K gold. Some people are also allergic to gold,
so keep in mind that nickel may not be the only culprit. The best solution for
keeping your allergies at bay without going bankrupt is to order your earrings
from reputable jewelers, where all jewelry has been
screened for allergy-causing agents. For instance, at Love My Pearls, we are testing all our jewels for allergic reactions in-house, in addition to working with reputable silver and gold suppliers. Another solution is, if possible, to
replace problematic findings with hypoallergenic ones. Finally, you can opt
for platinum earrings and get one pair of earrings every two years instead of
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As women, we tend to compromise on our comfort for the sake
of fashion. A feminine paradox; we suffer to feel better about ourselves. We
force our feet into high heels with pointy toes, we constrain our bodies in
seriously breath-taking shape wear, and we accessorize with heavy-weight
statement jewels that give us sore necks. We consciously and consistently
punish our cute little earlobes with earrings that are too large, too heavy, or
even harmful to our health. These few tips should be helpful in minimizing the
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Miss Pearlbuzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907037774954204814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009030120170919284.post-36935293808419972512013-06-12T03:23:00.002-07:002013-06-12T03:23:19.927-07:00Movie-inspired Pearl Comeback<div class="MsoNormal">
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fashion designers and our beloved pearls.
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recent Hollywood productions, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1781769/" target="_blank">Anna Karenina</a> and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1343092/?ref_=sr_1" target="_blank">The Great Gatsby</a>.</div>
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The pearl jewelry in Anna Karenina was designed by <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/Jewelry/chanel_moments/article/CHANEL_FINE_JEWELRY_STARS_IN_THE_FILM_ANNA_KARENINA_DIRECTED_BY_JOE_WRIGHT" target="_blank">Chanel</a>.
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role in the story. One of my favorite moments in the movie shows Anna Karenina
frightened for life of her lover, Count Vronsky, when he falls off his horse
during the race. In the scene, we hear horses’ hooves pounding against the
ground and we see Anna’s fan beating and beautiful pearl earrings swinging in
the same rhythm. Anna is observing the race from the dark and we can only see
her frightened beautiful face and two gleaming and shivering droplets of pearl
earrings that intensify the loaded emotions of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg6_JaLi-kM" target="_blank">the scene</a>.
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In The Great Gatsby, pearls are associated with the wealth and
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built her spotlight-hungry character based on her <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/online/oscars/2013/04/carey-mulligan-great-gatsby" target="_blank">observations of the Kardashian family</a>. Indeed,
Daisy Buchanan is known for her weakness for beautiful things, so it’s no
surprise that jewelry and clothes play an important part in building her
character, just like in Kardashian’s ultra-material world. Tiffany & Co, famed for their
breath-taking Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewels, were a perfect match to design <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.co.uk/fashion/inside/exclusive-first-look-carey-mulligans-tiffany-jewels-for-the-great-gatsby?click=main_sr" target="_blank">a special collection</a> for this movie set in the Jazz Age. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Miss Pearlbuzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907037774954204814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009030120170919284.post-49961477330349715932013-05-27T22:05:00.001-07:002013-05-27T22:55:07.512-07:00Why do Fashion Designers Stray Away from Pearls?<div class="MsoNormal">
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catwalks? Pearls are one of the most feminine and universally flattering
gemstones and yet they often get a cold shoulder from the fashion designers of
this world. Naturally there are notable exceptions, such as <a href="http://pearlbuzz.love-my-pearls.com/2011/09/chanel-pearls.html" target="_blank">Chanel</a>, but overall
most fashion power houses will readily choose sparkly diamonds or bold-colored
sapphires, rubies, or emeralds over delicate and shimmery pearls. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I have given this a lot of thought, and I finally settled on
red carpet events as at least one of the guilty parties. Why, you ask? Let me
explain. <o:p></o:p></div>
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On one hand, we have flash-hungry celebrities that want to shine during such events. Figuratively, yes, but mostly they want to literally exude sparkle from every earlobe, finger, neckline, or toe. They want to be seen and admired. They work closely with fashion designers to put together head-turning outfits and accessories in the hope that they’ll help to maximize their media presence. On the other hand, outfits seen at the Oscars, Grammy’s, or MTV Awards, just to mention three, all set the tone for the current and upcoming fashion trends, so designers produce their trend-setting jewelry pieces to be shown off during such events. Again, this means most of them are more likely to create over-the-top, daring, and highly visible pieces (read: *Bling*Bling* ;o)</div>
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Unfortunately, one of the easiest ways of attracting the
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with, is to wear something bold and/or sparkly that screams big money. As often
as not, the resulting jewelry pieces are not feminine, maybe not even flattering -
but definitely loud and audacious. As for the pearls, well… their delicate
shine suffers and their beautiful colors tend to disappear when overpowered by the
strong flashes of today’s cameras, so they are not as photo-attractive on the
red carpet as their more sparkly and colorful alternatives. Also, from a designer’s
point of view, pearls are more difficult to work with because their special sheen,
voluptuous forms, and ethereal appeal require more creativity in marrying them
with modern and daring styles. In consequence, the fashion scene has fallen in
love with the fire of diamonds and the boldness of rubies. Don’t get me wrong,
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So if you are a designer and reading this: Hi there! Please
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Miss Pearlbuzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907037774954204814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009030120170919284.post-4183367521869956652013-02-13T06:55:00.000-08:002013-02-13T06:55:04.620-08:00How are Pearl Earrings made?<br />
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It is a long process! It all starts with a big bag filled
with pearls that have already been sorted for their body color, size, shape,
and surface quality by the pearl farm. The bag you see on the first photo is
actually considered as a small one. Sometimes we have to go through four times
as much to find the “pearlfect” fit!<o:p></o:p></div>
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We work in batches. We always go for the bag with the very
best quality pearls. We divide them into several trays and search for the most
lustrous and roundest of these pearly beauties. Sometimes we feel like a team
of Cinderellas, separating the good grains from the bad! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Naturally, the more pearls we take out of the tray, the more
we risk considering as good ones because some of the remaining pearls will
suddenly look better if left with the less-lustrous ones. This is why once we
have made our initial selection we inspect every single one of them to make
sure you get the best, the roundest, and the prettiest of them all! On this second pass, we take out quite a
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The ultimate beauties get their spot on a sorting leaf. Then
the pairing process can finally begin! It can be hours before we start pearl
matching. Our skilled staff makes sure your pearls look as identical as each
other as possible. Absolutely perfect matches
are very rare and a whole lot more expensive because, like snowflakes, each
pearl is unique! We carefully study the
size, body overtones, and luster of each pearl that matches our quality requirements. We look for pearls that reflect the light in
similar ways and display similar color play on their surface. It’s not an easy task! Just to give you an
example, white pearls can have pink, silver, greenish, blue, ivory, or
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This is why only a tiny fraction of each pearl bag ends up
in our collection of pearl earrings. From this particular bag filled with
thousands of pearls we only selected a few dozen pairs, or less than one
percent of the cream of the crop, that were deemed worthy of your earlobes :o) <o:p></o:p></div>
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and leave the matching process to pearl wholesalers. Such companies buy paired
pearls in bulk and hope for the best, which is unfortunately far too often
wishful thinking. This is yet another reason to only choose reputable pearl
vendors who only carry only high quality pearls.<o:p></o:p></div>
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selected finest pearls. Now we have to
drill them before we can affix earring findings onto them. This is an optional
step because oftentimes pearls are already drilled at pearl farms and ready for
setting. Again, drilling pearls requires skills and attention. You don’t want
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Miss Pearlbuzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907037774954204814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009030120170919284.post-80390926245922481872012-11-04T19:12:00.002-08:002012-11-18T18:51:16.151-08:00CPAA Pearl Competition Winners 2012<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Cultured Pearl Association of America has recently <a href="http://www.cpaa.org/ipdc2012.asp" target="_blank">announced</a> the winners of the 2012-2013 International Design Competition. We were so excited to see the winning designs!<br />
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This annual competition judges the quality and appeal of pearl jewelry in 8 categories. They include the general President's Award, the Luster Award for the most marketable pearl design, the Designer's Award recognizing the most imaginative and daring designs, the Brilliance Award for bringing out the best of pearl color beauty, the Orient Award for designs waking up the love for pearls in a pearl-indifferent audience, the perception-shifting and classic-redefining Visionary Award, the Fashion Award for off-the-runway looks, and finally the Wedding Day Pearls Award.</div>
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Naturally, we also picked our favorites. We were charmed by two pearl rings. First one, <a href="http://www.evelynh.com/" target="_blank">Evelyn Huang</a>'s "Ocean Lullaby", seduced us with its amazing gray pearl that is beautifully set with blue gemstones that accentuate its cool shades. The second one, Jorge Adeler's “Ying – Yang”, has an amazing organic nautilus-like symmetry that captivated our attention from the very first sight.</div>
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Congratulations to this year's winners!</div>
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PRESIDENT'S AWARD // BRILLIANCE AWARD</div>
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DESIGNER'S AWARD (2 winners)</div>
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WEDDING DAY PEARLS (2 winners)</div>
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ORIENT AWARD (2 winners)<br />
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Miss Pearlbuzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907037774954204814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009030120170919284.post-59350489319450253242012-07-31T01:28:00.001-07:002012-07-31T01:28:52.845-07:00Pick of the Week: Gold-plated Pearl Hoops<a href="http://www.love-my-pearls.com/ashanti-white-gold-hoops-p-210.html" target="_blank">Ashanti</a>, our pick of the week, are feminine and lightweight pearl hoop earrings.<br />
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Adorned with 6 lustrous tiny white pearls on each side, these earrings are a great summer accessory with a bohemian twist. Their hand-crafted filigree design will surely amp up the opulence of everyday separates and complement the boho luxe of vivid-colored strapless dresses. The earrings are made of gold-plated sterling silver and are anti-allergenic.</div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">For advice on how to wear hoop earrings, we have prepared a fool-proof guide on</span><a href="http://pearlbuzz.love-my-pearls.com/2011/07/keep-your-hoops-in-loop.html" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank"> how to wear hoops like a lady</a><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">, but here are few propositions on how to match Ashanti (at US$ 29 only!) with your favorite outfits for this summer.</span>
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<br />Miss Pearlbuzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907037774954204814noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009030120170919284.post-43101919764593291742012-06-28T02:34:00.000-07:002012-06-28T02:34:04.701-07:00Bridal PearlsWith raspberry-scented and sun-kissed June came the long-awaited wedding season. One of our friends and long-time supporters said “I do” to her fiancé last weekend. What a party it was! <br /><br />The beautiful bride chose a layered strapless wedding gown that enhanced her lovely feminine curves and wore a veil with lace details that accentuated her smooth low-set chignon. Naturally, she picked pearls to complement her classy look! They were not any pearls, but our simple yet feminine <a href="http://www.love-my-pearls.com/ariel-white-pearl-dangle-earrings-p-146.html" target="_blank">Ariel pearl earrings</a>. The two white pearl droplets were playfully dancing with every move of the bride and the long chains on which the pearls had been set were sending sparkles as gleaming as her smile. <div>
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One of our customers based in Hong Kong called in some time ago and requested a secret order for his girlfriend. Secret, as his soon-to-be fiancée is one of our long-time clients, and she wasn’t supposed to know that a purchase was being made for her.<br />
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The proposal was very romantic and hit all the right notes. On a warm summer evening, he arranged a special evening at home, sprinkling rose petals all over their terrace, lighting a dozen of candles, and decorating a table for two with a bottle of champagne. Everything was there: a couple in love, a beautiful evening, and a gorgeous set of black pearls… She said yes, of course! ♡ <br />
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Congratulations to Celine and Franck who got married this weekend! We are truly touched you picked us to be the messenger of your love… </div>
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HER for Valentine’s Day. What would that be? A classy candle-lit dinner? A bouquet
of her favorite roses? A little jewel she will never part with again? A little bit of each? In case
you still don’t know what to get, here is a quick guide on how to <a href="http://pearlbuzz.love-my-pearls.com/2011/01/valentines-day-flowchart-for-men.html" target="_blank">make the right choice</a> :-)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now that we have established that pearls are the best choice for any girl, we have prepared a selection of bracelets, necklaces, and earrings that won’t ruin your
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Trips to the International Jewelry Expo in Hong Kong are
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As innovative cultivation techniques,
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the pearl lovers of this world just keep on getting bigger. <a href="http://pearlbuzz.love-my-pearls.com/2011/12/souffle-pearls-frail-necks-of-world.html" target="_blank">Soufflé pearls</a> that
are hollow inside and so-called “Edison” pearls (bead-nucleated) were amongst the
best representatives of these large pearls, with sizes ranging from 12 to a
whopping 27mm! Also, 20mm+ baroque pearls were present at virtually every
wholesale stand. If you’ve always wanted the largest pearls you could afford, please
take notice: “largest” has now changed its meaning for good!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Finally, a wider public has begun to accept
that beautiful pearls are not always round! We absolutely loved these huge
baroque pearls paired for earrings, or even larger shiny nuggets, seemingly predestined
to be beautiful pendants around a lucky girl’s neck. Their organic shapes are
very mysterious and yet so modern!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The natural coloring of pearls has become more
intense than was found in the past. The emphasis of the industry is on metallic
pearls, that exhibit insanely deep natural shades, and also on rare colors of
South Sea and Tahitian pearls. There were blue Akoya pearls, silver green South
Sea, and pinkish Tahitians. In the end, it was golden copper freshwater pearls
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Let’s face it. The recent enormous surge in
the prices of precious metals like gold and silver has forced jewelers to
innovate and turn to other materials for jewelry-making. We saw an amazing
quantity of innovative and very beautiful pearl jewelry that incorporated strips
of leather, dyed in the hippest colors of the season, neoprene tubes, or carved
gemstones that made up for jewelry elements usually made of metal. We
particularly loved this combination of a Tahitian pearl on a zebra-patterned
leather bracelet and a large golden South Sea pearl ring where the ring band
was made of black onyx.<o:p></o:p></div>
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materials, new shapes, new colors, new sizes - it all gives us more choice, and
makes our beloved pearls even more versatile!<o:p></o:p></div>Miss Pearlbuzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01907037774954204814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009030120170919284.post-24066170100959105572011-12-29T18:49:00.000-08:002012-05-06T03:16:38.156-07:00Pick of the Week: Pearl Earrings, Chanel Style<div style="height: 500px; position: relative; width: 500px;">
Looking for a fresh way of incorporating classic dangling pearl earrings into popular styles? Here is our proposition for those who are particularly fond of cute blazers with black trims that Chanel is known for:<br />
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their weight? Innovation in Chinese freshwater pearls has led to cultivating
soufflé pearls that are large and hollow inside. Good or bad idea?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Soufflé pearls were introduced for the first time in 2009.
They are created by inserting small clumps of mud into the freshwater pearl
mussels. The mud is collected from pearling ponds and dried in the sun before
the insertion. The pearl grows around this muddy sphere and produces beautiful
range of colors from white, bronze and silver to shades of green, purple, or
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Their nacre is thick and lustrous, with many pearls
exhibiting extreme iridescence, that play of colors in the light makes the
pearls looks different from different angles and under different lights. Elements
present in the muck nuclei, including metal oxides, are indicated by experts as
the possible cause of the intense colors.</div>
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What makes them so unique? Their size ranges from 13 to an
astonishing 27 mm, but unlike other cultured pearls of this size, soufflé
pearls are very light. So light, in fact, that I was absolutely amazed at being
able to hold 15 <i>necklaces</i> on my index
finger in one hand without making a big effort. How is this possible? The mud
that serves as a nucleus is flushed out before the pearl becomes a part of a
necklace or earrings, hollowing out its core. This is very good news for large
pearl lovers as they can wear them day and night without risking a sprained
neck :o)<o:p></o:p></div>
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