Gone Solo: Jewels Featuring a Single Pearl
The gem of the sea at its bestPearls are so often represented in groups, so I forget how eye-catching a single pearl can be. We (perhaps, the royal...
Market Visit, Part III: Shopping at Pearl Paradise Offices
Ruckus attendees went to PearlParadise.com offices in LA for a private shopping event in the vaultOn Sunday morning after Ruckus attendees checked...
Market Visit, Part II: A Day of Education at the Pearl Ruckus
An incredible day of education accompanied by one-of-a-kind camaraderieA cocktail-fueled kickoff party on Friday, July 29, at the swanky...
Market Visit: Geeking Out at Pearl Paradise’s Annual Pearl Ruckus
An invitation to a private annual weekend affair lured my inner pearl nerd to Los Angeles for the first timeThe 7th Annual Pearl Ruckus kicks off in...
AGTA Announces 2017 Spectrum and Cutting Edge Award Winners
The American Gem Trade Association announced the winners of its annual and well-respected contest this weekThe competition was held in New York City...
What’s Your Inspiration? Sea Life for Galatea’s New Hawaii Silver Jewelry
The word Hawaii will capture just about anybody’s attention, so kudos to inventor and pearl master Chi Huynh of Galatea for assigning it to his new...
Jen’s Obsession: Samira 13’s Scattered Diamond Earrings With South Sea Pearls
Samira 13 has a whimsical touch when it comes to pearls. Previously, the Los Angeles–based manufacturer has turned circle and baroque pearls into...
7 Things You (Probably) Don’t Know About Pearls
Prized throughout history, the iridescent gems are lovely little anomalies of natureOn April 28, Nat Geo Wild will premiere a documentary about...
Style Spotlight: Modern White Pearl Jewelry
White pearls aren’t so staid when set in one of these contemporary designs. Here are five new pearl jewels that will inspire a new generation of...
Reach for the Stars This New Year With These 7 Celestial Jewels
The star motif is a timeless one and quite the chameleon as well. Stars can be just as sophisticated as they can be youthful; it all depends on how...