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A shimmer of elegance; the pearl bracelet

September 3rd, 2009
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While a pearl bracelet speaks volumes of the wearer’s fine tastes, it’s luxury is more affordable than a necklace, and would be a great gift for someone who already wears pearl jewelry.  The delicate sheen of the pearl can be enjoyed peeking out from the cuff of a sleeve more readily by the wearer than other pieces of jewelry.  Seeing your wrist encircled with the classic beauty of pearls can bring to mind timeless tales of love and memories of happy times.  It’s so much more than a piece of jewelry, it’s a daydream of the stunning grace of nature which creates pearls, it’s a fantasy of bygone eras and their opulent tokens of admiration.  Allowing the wearer to fully appreciate the piece, a pearl bracelet is one of the best ways to enjoy this precious gift of nature.

An understated and practical way to enjoy the luster and classic beauty of pearls is in a bracelet.  The gentle touch of the pearls against one’s wrist speaks of beauty, glamor and a timeless sense of style.  A pearl bracelet is sure to become a staple in the jewelry wardrobe as it’s elegant grace will not fade over the years.  This is a quality piece of jewelry to be treasured.  A well-curated personal collection of jewels will hold up across seasons and decades.  Adding a piece with this versatility to ones jewelry collection is a very smart investment.  Wearing a pearl bracelet with more casual ensembles can elevate the everyday to something special.  Pearls have made their way into celebrity jewel-boxes and taken a more prominent place in the tastes of everyday people.  Not just for special occasions anymore, the pearl is a gem to be enjoyed frequently.  The subtle flash of a stunning bracelet across the wrist reveals a cultivated sophistication.

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Pearl Bracelet

August 7th, 2009
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A quality pearl bracelet can dress up any outfit. The color, luster, and size of the pearls are a sign of its value.  The bracelet can be; white, black, lavender, chocolate, or peach.  . Depending on whether your bracelet is Freshwater, Akoya, Tahitian, or South Sear, wearing one with any outfit shows the sophistication of the wearer. Pair a Freshwater bracelet with a nice pair of high-end jeans and designer shoes and cameras will snap as you enter the room

Everyone needs a fine Akoya pearl wristlet to round out their jewelry box.  Any luster from low to highest will do. Rest assured it’s not the sexy sun dress you are wearing that will get all of the attention.  A simple brunch with close friends in the middle of the day wearing your signature Akoya bangle will turn heads as you pass each linen covered table going to your designated seat.

For those with extra cash for the top of the line might consider a Tahitian bracelet. A single strand pearl bracelet is priceless for any wardrobe, but this bracelet worn to the office for an important business meeting shows style and grace.  Your dark pantsuit with crisp white high collar shirt becomes the accent to your wrist accessories.  This bracelet helps you make the statement that you have arrived.

A simple black dress with a double strand South Sea pearl bracelet is a memory ensemble worthy of everyone’s camcorder. The sophistication and luster of the bracelet and the simplicity of the dress makes a striking dichotomy.  Nothing has to be said about you. Others will want to know who you are and what you do as you are caught at the table talking with your hands, exposing the luxurious bracelet.  No matter what you have on your bracelet will speak volumes complimenting everything you wear.

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Pearl Bracelets

August 6th, 2009
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Shopping for pearl bracelets is an adventure in style and color.  Most people think of only the “pearl-colored” bracelets, but there are many kinds, and price ranges to choose from.  The most commonly heard of pearl bracelets are the freshwater pearls and the cultured pearls.  All jewelry stores sell them and also the online shopping sites.  A freshwater pearl is from a freshwater mussel or clam, and not an oyster.  Cultured pearls are developed by human intervention.  Mostly all pearls of today are cultured.  The many color choices are created by man.  They are still beautiful.  Becoming very popular right now, are the pearl and leather style bracelets.  These can be a little less expensive because the bracelet, also with all the leather, isn’t using as many pearls.  The look of these is very exotic.

Besides the standard pearl bracelets, the pearls are very popular in pink, and the Tahitian black pearl.  The Tahitian pearl is naturally black, from oysters caught off the coasts of Tahiti.  Black pearl jewelry is a popular souvenir of a visit to French Polynesia.   Other colors making their appearance, are blue, beige, lavender, white, teal and coral.  There are other colors, but these are the ones that are seen at most stores.   Another popular pearl is the Akoya, found in the akoya oyster.  They are farmed mainly in Japan and China.  Their colors are mainly white, cream, rose and silver.

While shopping for the pearl bracelet, so many types of bracelets are to choose from.  Some of them have a heart or cross dangling from it.  There are the bracelets that combine pearls with other gems such as rubies or garnets.  The pearl strands can be twisted.  They can be combined also with gold or silver.  The huge price difference from an imitation pearl to a real one is vast.   It’s important to shop around for the style, size and color that you really want.  It’s an investment of beauty that you want to last a lifetime.

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Nothing quite matches a pearl bracelet!

July 28th, 2009
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Pearls, as we all know are made from a water creature called Mollusk. Naturally occurring pearls are very rare. However, the cultured pearl industry, which is thriving right now, farms these mollusks and mimics the natural process of creating a pearl by introducing an irritant into the shell of the mollusk surgically. This has drastically brought down the price of pearls and is the reason why pearl jewelry is so affordable and popular.

One of the best selling accessories of all times is the Pearl Bracelet. There are a wide variety of Pearl Bracelets in all price ranges. Some sell for as low as $1 on sites like ebay while others are priced in thousands of dollars. The lower end ones use low quality, low luster pearls interspersed with fashion beads, gold and silver plating . As the price rises so does the quality of the pearl and the other materials associated with it like the chain that holds them together, the clasp and the stones incorporated.

Pearl Bracelets can also be classified based on how many strands they are made of. Some are single strand while others have multiple strands. The strands are held together by stretchable material or by a chain. Some bracelets are made of a single beautiful pearl while others incorporate tens of them . The sizes of pearls used in the bracelets are different too. Some use rounded big ones, while others use imperfect smaller ones. Pearls are available in various colors like pink, purple, gold and even black.  If you want to make sure you are getting a high quality pearl hold it between your teeth. Low quality pearls feel smooth while high quality ones feel rough.

The elegance and classic looks of a pearl bracelet has made it a favorite casual and formal accessory. Its versatility is unmatched and its beauty legendary. Nothing complements the look of an evening gown like a beautiful pearl bracelet. No matter what color and type of dress you wear, you could complement it with one of innumerable designs and colors of a pearl bracelet. So go ahead, indulge in one. You won’t regret that you did!

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Pearl Jewelry

July 17th, 2009
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Pearl jewelry is one of the most popular and timeless types of jewelry. Versatile, elegant, and suited to a range of occasions, pearl jewelry is a fantastic gift or splurge that will remain a jewelry box favorite and become an heirloom.

When pearl jewelry is mentioned, most people think immediately of its most classic incarnation: a simple string of pearls around the neck, stud earrings, and perhaps a bracelet to match. This look can work in a variety of settings, from the formality of a wedding to the business environment of the office to a chic look for a night on the town. While most people think of round, smooth, white pearls in regard to this look, today a variety of colors of pearls are widely available.

Additionally, pearls come in many different shapes. Baroque pearls (pearls that are not round) most often result from being cultured, rather than wild. They are often conical in shape, and can lend a more unique look to jewelry.

Freshwater pearls also offer an interesting alternative to the traditional round pearl. Instead of being conical or spherical, they are very irregular in shape but still have the iridescence and color of saltwater pearls.

While the stud earring, strand necklace, and bracelet look is certainly a classic, many other types of jewelry make excellent use of the long-appreciated pearl. Designers like Coco Chanel have long appreciated strand after strand of pearl necklaces as the ideal accessory to bring a sense of luxury to an otherwise understated outfit.

In addition to stud earrings, pearl drop earrings are another classic, timeless incarnation of this type of jewelry. In the famous painting, Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer, a single earring helps to transform a girl from a peasant to a work of art. Elegant pearl drop earrings convey the classic beauty of the pearl with the movement and interest of a drop earring.

Clearly, pearl jewelry comes in a variety of shapes, colors, and styles. However, its timelessness means that it makes a great jewelry investment.

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Pearl Bracelet

June 18th, 2009
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Wow I love pearl bracelets, they say that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, well I think pearls are.  A pearl bracelet is a beautiful accessory for the woman on the go…looks great with any article of clothing.  Pearls have a history of warmth and class.  Pearl bracelets come in a verity of colors, such as, pink, black, white, peach, blue, and lavender.  Strains of every color make a sweet bracelet for all occasion.

Not only woman can dress up with pearl bracelets, so can new born babies.
Baby pearl bracelets are so sweet; I gave one to a lady for her new baby girl. When she brought this sweet child home for the first time, she dress her is a little dress with the accessory of a tiny freshwater pearl bracelet in white.

I was told once of a man who sold all he had to go buy this pearl of great price, it had been bury in a field for some reason, and the gentlemen sold his car and a few gold chains just to purchase this small lot of land where the pearl was hid.  It was said that as he acquired the land he spent the next few days digging for the pearl, and found it, so exquisite it took he breath away, guess what he did with it?  Yes that’s right he made his wife a single pearl bracelet.

The story be hide the pearls as they are made is very fascinating, let me tell some of what I have learned.

A pearl start its life a s grain of sand, this little sand finds itself in-between the flesh of an oyster and rub the flesh raw, so the oyster secretes  and coats the tissue from the sand with nacre which makes the pearly substance, this is the saltwater pearls.  The freshwater pearls are injected with tissue to start this process, the oyster/muscle needs a balance of freshwater and food for feeding, the best place is a river pool that has water flowing to it and out of it.

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