FASHIONISTA OF THE DAY IN PEARLS: @theserenasaga

This Fashionista was chosen as our “Fashionista of the Day in Pearls” because she shows us that pearls can be fun and fabulous.

Serena, blogger of her own fashion and style blog, Serena Saga, shows off her care free and fun style by layering multiple strands of pearls on top of a layered plaid and denim button-down blouse; black leather skirt; red accent clutch, and red and black ankle strap shoes. read more

PEARLS ON THE RUNWAY: Pearl Shoes on the Spring 2014 Oscar De La Renta Runway!

Oscar Da La Renta showed off his amazing 2014 Spring collection during New York Fashion Week. While his clothing was as uptown chic as you could imagine, with lots of black and white; floral made their appearance and were absolutely stunning in colors and textures, but nothing was more gorgeous than the “fairy godmother meets fashion rocker with style” look.

What caught the eye of a true Fashionista in this entire look… the shoes! They are absolutely spectacular with pearls weaved into the mesh giving us panache and class all rolled into one. read more

Pearly Fashionista of the Day: @ brilaurenbela

This young lady said that she loves pearls and we believe her!

We came across this amazing fashionista, Briana Rivas and her blog, Sequin Gowns and Mermaid Crowns and saw that this Fashionista wears pearls most of the time, at least three times a week.

When we asked Briana about wearing pearls, she stated, “I absolutely love pearls!! I wear them quite often and find them to be so versatile! Definitely a do!” read more

Celebrities in Pearls: Lady Gaga

Photo: Just Jared

Well, someone seems to love pearls just as much as we do. When it comes to the “born this way” artist, Lady Gaga knows how to make a statement and she proved it by showing up at the 2010 amFAR annual gala wearing pearls all over her body.

Painting her skin white, Lady Gaga dressed herself in a bikini, crop jacket, and 12 inch heels that were covered in pearls. If that wasn’t enough, she also had tons of tiny pearls glued all over her face, stomach, and legs. read more

Buying Pearls for My Daughter

 “My daughter is turning 13 and I would like to get her a string of pearls. Is this a good idea? What should I get her?”

Thirteen is a great age for a young lady to receive pearls for her birthday. In a young ladies mind, a set of pearls from her father is a statement that he notices that she is growing into a young woman and that she is responsible enough to care for such a precious gift. She will love you much more for such a generous and meaningful gift. It will become the most cherished item in her jewelry box. read more

Pearls 101: 5 Awesome Facts about Pearls

Pearls are extremely fascinating! Not only due to their outstanding beauty but also because where they come from and how they are made.  It is simply amazing to think that those delicate beads that we wear on come from an oyster in the sea. As a child, did you ever wonder where they came from?

Here are 5 awesome facts about pearls that you will enjoy!

FACT #1: Did you know that pearls are the only gemstones made by living animals? Something so special comes from a living and breathing creature. read more

YOUTUBE: DIY Pearl Braid by @foreveryours072

Nothing is more fun than doing it yourself and the feature below is a creative and fun activity!

If you are in love with pearls, and already have a collection for your ears, wrist, and neck, how interesting would it to add a few pearls to your hair?

This young lady, Kayleigh, shows use on her Youtube an awesome and quick DIY to wear pearls in your braid! It is so simple that we wish we would have thought of it sooner. read more

Pearl Fashion: Working Woman Chic!

Working Woman Chic by younghipchic featuring long sleeve sweaters Confidence is a key element to being a successful woman in business. A woman’s confidence is first seen in her appearance. When you are up for that promotion consider what is in your closet and what is in your jewelry box. A woman that looks professional wear colors like brown, blue and black. These colors come forward as serious and strong. That is what a lady needs to be in the concrete jungle. Tough yet oh so chic! Adding a little pearls to her wardrobe reminds her colleagues that although she is tough as a lion she is also a lady with class and beauty. What do you think a woman should wear when she is working? Share your thoughts.

What Are The Benefits Of Freshwater Pearls?

There are a number of different benefits to buying freshwater pearls. We will look at some of the benefits of opting for freshwater pearls when making your next jewelry purchase and you will find out exactly why so many people before you made the exact same decision.

Their affordability

Despite the fact that a great deal of the production of freshwater pearls comes from China, we can find them across the globe. Because they are more abundant than saltwater pearls, freshwater pearls are less expensive. If you keep in mind that freshwater pearls can be just as beautiful as the more expensive option, you may appreciate why so many believe this is the largest benefit. The more affordable options mean that many more people can find pearls in their price range. read more

How Are Freshwater Pearls Made?

Both buyers of pearly jewelry creations and jewelry designers the world over has become enamored with freshwater pearls. However, there is still some mystery when it comes to freshwater pearls, most specifically how these are different from the ‘traditional’ pearls and how these freshwater pearls are made. We will try to offer some knowledge on the subject.

The name

The name freshwater pearl comes from the type of water where these pearls are produced. The fresh waters for pearl production may include Asian pearl farms, ponds, lakes, and rivers. Many of these freshwater pearls come from China, the country with the largest freshwater pearl production in the world. read more