Our Pearl Travels
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Many people ask me how The Pearl Girls and our pearl travels began. It began, quite simply with a journey. A journey through Asia in 2006, to be exact, when my husband and I were waiting on his gr...
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We are excited to share our love of pearls with you! The history, science and culture of pearls is rich and varied. Follow our journey through pearls from ancient to modern times. We also throw in some tips on buying and caring for your pearls!
Are Natural Pearls More Expensive Than Cultured Pearls
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Are natural pearls more expensive than cultured pearls?
The answer is yes. Natural pearls are considerably more expensive than cultured pearls. One might argue that the reason we have cultured pea...
Mixing and Matching Pearls
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Mixing and matching pearls..feel free to just do it!
Do you have an amazing pair of large studs and a dainty necklace? Wear them together. What about tiny earrings and a bold necklace? Contemporar...
Where Do American Pearls Come From?
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American pearls come from a variety of places all over the U.S., especially the ocean waters off the east, west and Gulf coasts and the freshwater rivers throughout the country. There have been p...
Why Don't All Bivalve Mollusks Produce Pearls?
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Why don't all bivalve mollusks produce pearls? Bivalves use the same material they use to make their shell to make a pearl. If they can make a shell, why not make a pearl?
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What is the big deal about Mikimoto?
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What is the big deal about Mikimoto? Surely you have heard his name. In the pearl business buyers love to throw around the Mikimoto name... especially by saying things like, "my Mikimoto's" Other ...
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