Tahitian Pearls and Akoya Pearls

Tahitian Pearls and Akoya Pearls

While South Sea Pearls are elegant, Tahitian Pearls vibrant and Akoya Pearls gracious, there is a very rare Pearl available that is unusual and zany. Pearl farming has been at Lake Kasumigaura since 1962. The white, apricot, pink and deep purple colors are all natural and caused by the specific nutrients of the lake. Many of these Pearls are off … [Read more...]

Mikimoto Pearls

Pearl variations

Almost everyone has heard of Mikimoto Pearls. His contribution to the world of Pearls is unparalleled. In the late 1800’s he began to experiment with Pearl cultivation and after years of diligent work, he produced a totally round pearl. It is due to his contributions that the Pearl industry as we know it today evolved. These saltwater cultured … [Read more...]

Tahitian Pearls

Tahitian Pearls

Tahitian Pearls are known for iridescent and vibrant colors. Though they are often called “black” Pearls their colors are actually Peacock, Eggplant, Green, Olive Green, Blue and Magenta. And, though they are called Tahitian, they are not actually cultivated in Tahiti but throughout the waters of French Polynesia. Unlike the feminine elegance … [Read more...]

Shop Save & Play for 8/22/11

Tanzanite, MK Designs

Summer is in full swing and the SAVINGS are SIZZLING! Two items are offered for sale each week for one week only at a BLAZING 15%. Want more savings? Then jump in and play. Follow the clue written in the Shop Save and Play Blog each week. It’s that easy. Tahitian Pearls are so exotic and tropical! I particularly love the green/black color. I … [Read more...]

Pearls are a mainstay for MK Designs

Pearl Ring

Pearls are a mainstay for MK Designs. No longer the single strand of white cultured that a debutante wears to her graduation or ball, these organic gems have come into a world of their own.  (Though having said that, I still have my first strand and I treasure them). In today’s world though, the Pearl can hold its own as one of the exotic … [Read more...]