Posted by martin24 on December 30, 2008
Need a new kind of beauty lift? Exuding a beautiful and elegant glow is no longer limited to a healthy diet, exercise, cosmetics, or even fashionable clothes. Give yourself a new kind of beauty lift in a matter of seconds by wearing Akoya pearls jewelry.
Akoya pearls come from the Akoya oyster abundant in Japan and China. These pearls are known for their luster and shine that makes them outstand other classic pearls. These sophisticated pearls are naturally available in white and cream colors or with hues of rose and yellow. What makes these pearls unique is the fact that Akoya oysters produce the smallest pearls so these Akoya gems are sized from 2 to 11mm, making them perfect for intricately designed jewelry.
Pearl jewelries are known to be classic jewelry. From the old days to the present times, jewelries with pearl inlays are still considered bestsellers in jewelry fashion and collection. Akoya pearls are naturally perfectly round and almost round, giving it a higher value and rarity not found in other natural pearls. For any jeweler, round shaped pearls are more valuable, thus, having a higher market value.
Women of different ages and race have coveted the different kinds of lovely pearls over centuries. Pearls are great for any jewelry collection and are considered as one of the luxurious gifts men give to the women they love and adore. Whether worn as a necklace, ring, bracelet or a pin, each piece or set of Akoya pearl jewelry is sure to give you an unexpected elegance, grace and beauty.
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Posted by martin24 on December 23, 2008
Nobody can go wrong with pearl earrings. It is a fashion trend that never goes out of style. Pearl earrings can lend both a sophisticated look and simple elegance to the wearer. It can be worn with cocktail gowns as well as the most casual outfits. It just fits with any style or mood.
Fashion-conscious celebrities such as the late fashion icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is always photographed wearing pearl earrings, in fact when she married John F. Kennedy she was wearing pearls. The good thing about pearl earrings is that they also transcend generations. They look perfect in old women as they are in teenagers.
The classic pearl stud earrings are the most popular set, but nowadays women are being adventurous with jewelries and are pairing them with various gems or precious stones. Thus, it is fairly common to see pearl earrings with gold, silver and even crystals. The possibilities are limitless.
In terms of color, although white is a favorite of many. There are so many color to choose from— pink, gray, black, or yellow. These can even be clustered together to make a multi-colored pair of pearl earrings or stringed one after the other to make a dangling pair. In fact, there are a growing number of women who make their own pearl jewelries including earrings of course so they can have personalized and unique sets.
Pearl earrings are so fashionable that it seems impossible to find a woman who does not own a pair. For many, pearl jewelries become family heirlooms also that are passed on from one generation to another. With proper cleaning and care, pearl jewelries can last a lifetime.
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Posted by martin24 on December 16, 2008
If you want to have something in common with Hollywood celebrities, then start wearing pearl earrings. Browse over any fashion or showbiz magazines and without a miss you will see a handful of celebrities sporting pearl earrings – anyone from Meryl Streep to Angelina Jolie love pearl earrings and other pearl jewelries for that matter.
Anyone can look stunning with a pair of pearl earrings, from the classic stud pair to dangling ones. This look will go well for any occasion. Pearl jewelries are after all perfect for weddings, formal cocktail dinners or just having coffee with friends. Pearl earrings in particular can be both elegant and casual, so it is very wearable. Pearl earrings are a good accent for a simple shirt and jeans outfit or for that little black dress number.
Anyone can look stunning with stud pearl earrings or with a dangling set, most of which are now combined with other gems, precious stones or even semi-precious stones such as jade, amethysts and the like. Most pearl earrings are also encrusted in gold, silver and even crystals. There is also a wide range of color selections, from the tradition white, gray, yellow and black to more dainty hues such as pink, yellow, lavender and other shades.
Pearl earrings will look even more stunning when they are properly cleaned and taken cared of so that their luster will not get dull. High-quality pearls have natural lustrous surface. It is natural for them to have minor flaws or blemishes though. In fact pearls that appear flawless are almost always fakes. But make sure however that pearl earrings match in size, shape and overall look.
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Posted by martin24 on December 5, 2008
Every exquisite piece of pearl jewelries come individual or loose pearls. Thus, many people prefer to invest in them. And there is a huge array to choose from in terms of sizes, colors, shapes and types. Choosing pearls like anything is a decision based on personal taste and preference.
In terms of size and shape, loose pearls can round pearls, drop or oval pearls, mabe or half pearls and button pearls. Round pearls are the most popular one, they come in identical shape. Drop pearls come in irregular shapes and are thus preferred by jewelry designers since they are more versatile. Button pearls are ideal as necklace pendants because of their shape—round in one side and flat at the other. Mabe pearls are also called half pearls and are similar to button pearls in shape.
Loose pearls can be undrilled or drilled. The drilled ones are usually those ready to be made into jewelries such as rings or earrings. The undrilled ones are those kept as mementos or souvenirs. Most suppliers of loose pearls offer drilling services free of charge.
In terms of size, there are tiny loose pearls that measure from one millimeter to four millimeters. There are medium-sized ones that measure from five millimeters to 10 millimeters. The really large ones measure from 10 millimeters onwards.
The beauty of loose pearls does not really depend on its color, size, or shape. Most of the time, a loose pearl on its own does not attract a second look but when made into a piece of jewelry, it becomes more beautiful.
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