Pearls are gems of the sea. They are the only naturally created gemstones that come from living creatures. But, they do require special care to keep them lustrous. You must care for real...

If you grew up in the 70s or 80s, you’ve probably attended a home pearl party or two in your time. People threw pearl parties at home all the time back in the day. Jewelers brought real oysters to the host’s home, and party attendees paid to choose their own mollusks to...

It’s hard to believe your love has been burning strong as a married couple for 30 years now. You’ve shared so many priceless memories over the past three decades. Now, it’s time to show her just how much she means to you with some 30th wedding anniversary gifts that symbolize your precious lov...

$13.00 Diamond Ring Sells for Over $850,000 Earlier this summer, a diamond ring owner received the shock of a lifetime. Back in the 1980s, the anonymous buyer purchased what she thought was a worthless piece of costume jewelry for 10 British pounds. That’s just about $13 (US dollars), the...

Pearls have been reinventing themselves in the fashion accessory world. I’ve been fascinated with the way fashionistas think about pearls for quite a while now. And, with so many celebrities and reality TV stars donning the precious gems, I have to ask myself, “Do bad girls wear pearls...

The fashion world has been welcoming pearls back with open arms. Designers and fashionistas are coming up with new, creative ways to wear pearls. A long strand of pearls has always added a bit of elegance to any look. But, people are using some much more creative things to a...

Pearls have become a fashion trend among some of the hottest millennial celebrities on the scene. These days, pearls are still elegant gems. But, today’s jewelers are creating pearl jewelry that’s both trendy and fashionable for the times. And, these celebrity millennial...

The history of wedding rings dates almost 5000 years. During ancient Egyptian times, people would weave leather or wood and exchange them as “rings of love.” The ring itself, being round with no end, was a powerful symbol of eternity. Now known as a wedding band, its ope...

Ever wondered about the backstory related to the jewelry brides wear on one of the biggest days of their lives? Well, you’d be happy to know that the history of wedding jewelry is a pretty interesting one. Many of the wedding traditions were created with specific reasons i...

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