Katie Muirhead is the editor and primary writer for The Pearl Expert. With a background in fashion and experience creating content for global jewelry brands, she writes practical guides on pearl quality, buying decisions, care, gifting and modern styling. She also contributes pearl education and editorial content for The Pearl Source.All Posts
If you've started shopping for pearls, you've probably noticed that one necklace might cost a few hundred dollars while another that looks very similar costs several thousand.
In most cases, the difference comes down to pe...
If you’re considering pearl jewelry for the first time, it’s normal to wonder whether pearls are “high maintenance” compared to diamonds, gold, or other everyday jewelry. Many people ask, do pearls require more care than other jewelry?...
If you’re wondering whether pearls are “too mature” or whether there’s a certain age when people typically start wearing them, the short answer is that pearls can work at almost any age. In most cases, the difference comes down to styling, pearl size, and how formal...
Freshwater and Akoya pearls are often confused because they can look very similar at a glance—especially in classic white strands or stud earrings. Both are real, cultured pearls, and when freshwater pearls are round and well-matched, the visual differences aren’t immedi...
For most anniversaries, freshwater or Akoya pearls are the safest, most meaningful choice. If it's a milestone — 25th, 30th, or beyond — South Sea or Tahitian pearls add the weight the occasion deserves. Pearl type, quality, and how she wears jewelry matter more than pri...