Why Pearls Are the Perfect Graduation Gift

Graduation is a big day for anyone. It’s when you celebrate an achievement that has come from the efforts you’ve put in over years. In a way, it’s like the moment the pearl farmer opens an oyster to see what has come from months of waiting – making pearls the perfect gift for someone’s graduation.

Pearls are the only jewels that are made organically, over time, by a living organism. There’s nothing that carries weight like a string of heirloom pearls – in a glance, it says power, resilience, and grit. Real Pearl Jewelry one of the oldest forms Timeless Pearl and though pearl farming has made pearls easier to come by, they are still formed in the same way: through the perseverance of a single, tiny organism which can’t even move itself around. If that’s not inspiring, we don’t know what is!

Here are four attributes associated with pearls which make them even more worthy as a graduation gift.

Perseverance and grit

Nothing says perseverance like the mollusk working patiently to try and rid itself of the bead, grain of sand or tissue inserted inside it – only for a shiny, lustrous pearl to emerge. A single pearl itself is enough to say that if you’re willing to put in the work, something beautiful will emerge.

Power and wealth

For centuries, it was only the wealthy that got to wear pearls – kings used to wear ropes of pearls as a mark of wealth. Today, if you walk into a boardroom wearing a string of statement pearls, it does exactly that: make a statement.

Style

Audrey Hepburn. Marilyn Monroe. And now also present-day celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson, Rihanna and the incredibly stylish Olsen twins – they’ve all been seen with iconic strings of pearls.

Growth

From a small grain of sand or tissue grows a strong, beautiful jewel, symbolizing that no matter who or what you are, you can grow into something bigger and better than yourself.  

Want to gift a pearl to someone graduating? Choose from these styles on special and get 20% off until 5 May 2018.

To read more about Edison pearls and the efforts that went into creating them, read this. 

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Wearing Pearls with This Year’s Spring Colors

According to some of the leading fashion magazines, this year’s Spring season predicts an interesting mix of colors.

Here are the colors that will steal the show this spring according to the fashion industry experts – and how to wear them with pearls. Because nothing is as stylish as a timeless piece of pearl jewelry.

Pastels and Pearls

Lavender, soft pink, sky blue and mint green pastels had a solid spot in most of the top fashion ranges. It looks as though designers are making use of the feminine feel of pastels and pairing it with striking color blocking and edgy jewelry and makeup, such as a very red lip. We think these pieces will go perfectly with the new trend:

Bright Red and Pearls

Red is here to stay for another season. Whether you’re doing red lips, a red dress or red shoes, the color speaks boldness and energy. Pair it with these eye-catching pieces.

White And Pearls

Every time the seasons change, white again shows its timelessness and versatility. And 2018 is no different! White made a prominent appearance in the 2018 fashion forecasts and we couldn’t be happier, because Tahitian pearls love white. Just look at a few of these beauties below: perfect for everything – from every day to your wedding day.

Violet and Pearls

Finally, this year’s Pantone Color of the Year made a prominent appearance on the catwalks in all its glorious shades – from pastels to brights, in matte fabric and even with a bright metallic shine.

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Wear This Year’s Pantone Ultra Violet with Pearls

The Pantone Color of the Year for 2018 has just been announced: Pantone UltraViolet.

“Inventive and imaginative, Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come,” says Pantone.com.  

It couldn’t be more fitting to a fairly new technology in freshwater pearl farming: Edison Pearls. These unusual beauties come in all sorts of colors: pink, bronze, peach, gold, champagne and… purple. Or in Pantone world, UltraViolet.

The purple Edison pearls are exquisite, ranging from light to deep purple. They really embody the dramatic, provocative, thoughtful and complex character of UltraViolet. A brooch, bracelet or necklace in this unusual shade will make anyone look twice.

High Quality At An Affordable Price

Edison pearls are the highest quality pearl you can find at an affordable price. They are made when pearl farmers place around bead inside a mussel, creating a perfectly round and unblemished pearl. Unlike the freshwater pearls of old, which used to be characterized by their odd, uneven shapes, Edison pearls are in fact so near perfect that they are compared to South Sea pearls in size, smoothness and luster. 

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And due to the freshwater environment, which makes it easier to regulate the water quality, they are much more affordable. This means that you could get an almost perfect pearl – in a rare color too – at a price much lower than you would have paid for a South Sea or Tahitian pearl.

Why Are They Called Edison Pearls? 

The unique history of the name of the Edison pearls makes them even more fitting to Pantone UltraViolet. Edison Pearls were first introduced to the market by Grace Pearls, a Chinese company run by Zhan Weijian. It came after years and years of research, and their methods are still guarded closely today. So while Ultra Violet lights the way to come (as Pantone.com describes it), Edison Pearls are, according to a New York Times interview with Weijian, “emblematic of the growing scientific and technological sophistication of Chinese pearl making.”

When asked where the name ‘Edison Pearls’ comes from, Weijian quoted the famous inventor Thomas Edison, who said: “There are two things which couldn’t be made at my laboratory – diamonds and pearls.” It’s believed Edison said this upon meeting Mikimoto Kokichi, a Japanese inventor credited with the creation of the first cultured pearl.

There’s no doubt about the timeless beauty and style of pearls. They’ve been worn since the most ancient of times, and they still are. (Decades later, women still marvel at the stylish figure Audrey Hepburn made in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s in that luxurious pearl necklace with several strings of perfect pearls.)

So what better way to wear this year’s Pantone Color of the Year than in Edison pearls? It’s the new, innovative and high-quality pearl now available to the everyday woman, and their innovation – like the color – makes you wonder about what is yet to come in the timeless world of pearl jewelry.

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Make More Memorable this Valentine Outrageously Expensive Pearl Gifts

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and lovers all over the world are preparing to celebrate the romantic season in grand style. For many lovers, buying a special gift for their significant other is the best way of symbolizing their feelings. But despite the excitement that comes with presenting your sweetheart with a special piece of jewelry, many people make the mistake of giving the wrong gifts to their lovers.

For some, they can’t decide which gift to present to the love of their lives. This is one of the most intriguing things about celebrating Valentine's Day. While there are many types of jewelry you can pick from, pearl jewelry pieces are one of the best gifts to symbolize your love this coming Valentine. 

A necklace is a perfect choice for Valentine's Day. If you have been married for some time and you feel your love life needs a little spark, why not present your heartthrob with a special gift this Valentines? Freshwater pearl necklace from Timeless Pearl is an excellent pick to rekindle her feelings and woo her over once more after so many years. We have a wide range of freshwater pearl necklaces you can pick from, and they come in many designs and lengths. It becomes more valuable if she has not been wearing cultured pearl jewelry until now. Let her have an elegantly crafted cultured pearl necklace to boost the ranks of her jewelry box.

One of the reasons why necklaces are the perfect Valentine's gift is that they don’t carry the extra baggage that comes with rings. Presenting a ring to a girl you are not really sure of a future with can put the two of you in an uncomfortable situation, and may even jeopardize the progress of the relationship. But a necklace doesn’t carry such air of commitment. 

If your relationship with a girl is still relatively young and both of you are not sure of where you are heading to, a pearl necklace would make a romantic gift for her. You can select pearl necklaces from a wide range of prices, and you are surely going to find something she will fall in love with. You can choose from different types of cultured pearls such as real pearl necklaces, purple pearls, white pearls, and so many others.

There is also an extensive collection of pendants you can choose from to make your significant other giggle with affection. You can select a heart pendant to go with the necklace, or you can choose a charm you know your sweetheart will love.

This Valentine, make the most of the romantic season to express your true feelings to the love of your life. If you have been planning to propose to her, Valentine’s Day is a perfect time. If you are married but want to add some spice to your relationship, why not this Valentine? Words can have mesmerizing effects on the senses, but one of the best ways to show your sweetheart you truly care is by presenting them with an outrageously expensive pearl gift. 

A freshwater pearl necklace gift for your heartthrob in this season of love can help rekindle your love life if the fire is burning low, and keep your love growing stronger if you already have a stable relationship. Pearls are not only natural gems, but they are the only gemstones that come from living organisms. Their beauty is unquantifiable, and a gift of freshwater pearl necklace for your lover may be the best gift you can ever present to the love of your life.

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Have a Timeless Valentine’s Day with Timeless Pearl

Jewelry is always a good choice when it comes to Valentine’s gift. But some jewelry means more than others. If you want to give something that speaks of commitment, a long life together and timeless love, then there are two symbols you might want to consider for your gift: The Tree of Life and the infinity symbol.

The Tree Of Life

You may have seen jewelry with trees before but not known what it means. In fact, trees have multiple meanings, both religious and non-religious. Religious beliefs usually connect it to wisdom: In Buddhism, it refers to the tree where Buddha received his wisdom. In Christianity, it refers to the tree of life that Adam and Eve ate from – the source of all knowledge. In Christianity, there is another meaning which is especially romantic when applied to Valentine’s gift.

The parable of the mustard seed which grows into a big, strong tree. Applied to a Valentine’s gift it could signify that while your relationship may be young or start small, over time it may grow into a big, strong bond which will become your greatest source of comfort and happiness.

The connection is another meaning behind the tree of life. As a tree connects to the earth with its roots and the sky and sun with its leaves and branches, so we need to connect to our community and loved ones.

Growth

as a tree grows strong and unique over time, so we grow in our love and relationships.

Rebirth 

as a tree loses its leaves in winter and grows them back in spring, so we have times in our lives and in relationships where we experience renewal.

The Infinity Symbol

This one is a popular sign often seen in jewelry, but also tattoos and artwork. The Infinity symbol looks like a figure of 8, sometimes with a more elongated form, and there are many, many beautiful pieces of jewelry that contain this symbol. But what does it mean? Very simply, just what it says: infinity. Choosing a handcrafted pearl jewelry with symbol looking to the future of your relationship. It speaks of commitment and a timeless love that transcends the day-to-day hustle-and-bustle.

The Significance Of Pearls

While the tree of life and the infinity symbol have romantic symbolism behind them, pearls are one of the gems richest in meaning. They signify fertility, purity, wisdom acquired through experience and have connections to the moon and rebirth – much like the tree of life. Read more about some of the legends about pearls and what meanings have become attached to pearls because of it.

To make this Valentine’s Day one that says more than just ‘Will you be my Valentine?’ choose jewelry that is rich in symbols.

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How to Wear Your Pearls with Winter Whites

You do not need to be surrounded by snow to embrace the colour of winter this season. White is associated with purity, innocence, safety, spirituality, sincerity, softness, and perfection. But white can also be symbolic of power, elegance, and fearlessness. Whatever your preference, you can’t go wrong with white.  

Pearl jewellery is the perfect match for any white outfit. Here are some of our favourite styles for this season.

Sterling Silver and White

Silver made a splash on the runways this season. Think modern pleats, padding, and full-length silver outfits. Silver and pearls complement each other. Whether you go full-on silver with white accents, or white with silver accents, here are some jewelry pieces you will love.

White Feathers

Couture-like outfits embellished with feathers is a favourite this season. Think soft, stylish, and poised. Round off a long jacket or full-length dress covered in feathers with soft, but elegant jewellery pieces, like these two choices:

Denim & White

Denim is for every season – whether you go for a dark colour, traditional blue jeans, or crisp white pants, you’ll surely be on-style. Pair with a mid-length white jacket and accessorize with statement real pearl jewellery at Timeless Pearl

Cosy Knits

Family day? Staying in for a relaxing weekend? Then comfy knits are your answer. Opt for a modern twist – knits with fringes and asymmetric shapes will upgrade your wardrobe this season. Pair a jersey with tight-fitting pants or a full-length sweater dress with black boots and quirky accessories. These jewelry suggestions will do the trick: 

Fun Polka Dots

Is there a more fun print than polka dots? This season, keep your polka dots black and white, and pair with other patterns or solid colours. Cheer your outfit up with a splash of colour in your accessories, or add texture through your jewelry, like with these two suggestions below:

Cheerful Day Fashion Pearl Necklace

Rock the Boardroom In White

Nothing says you mean business like a white, tailored suit. Choose something that exudes the message of fearlessness and power, like these two brooches that are eye-catching when pinned to your jacket lapel:

Lion Pearl Brooch

Black And White

A white outfit with a touch of black in the form of accessories – a belt, jewelry, or a handbag – or a black outfit with peeps of white coming through, like a black coat with a crisp white shirt underneath, adds dimension to your outfit. These black pearl jewelry suggestions will do the job:

Pop Of Colour

Brighten an all-white outfit with a pop of colour for a bit of fun. Use bags, hats, shoes, or jewelry to add colour. Bright red and yellow are happy and warming choices that will put a smile on everybody’s faces. Here are two suggestions from our shop:

Rosa Pearl Brooch

If you have not yet found what you’re looking for, visit our shop for more designs to shine this winter season.

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Edison Pearls vs South Sea Pearls: The Four Main Differences

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed when trying to choose which pearl jewellery to buy online? There are so many questions. What is the difference between type A and type B? Why is the one more expensive than the other?

We’d like to clear up some of the confusion for you, which is why we are comparing two types of popular pearls that both come in large sizes: Edison pearls and South Sea pearls.

South Sea pearls are produced inside the Pinctada maxima mollusc, found throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They are cultivated primarily in Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Myanmar.

Edison pearls are produced inside mussels Timeless Pearl. They are cultivated primarily in China.Let’s look at the difference between these two pearl types in terms of their growing environment, colors, size, and price.

Edison Vs South Sea Pearls: Growing Environment

South Sea pearls are cultivated in the ocean, in other words in saltwater, while Edison pearls are freshwater pearls, grown in a river, lake, or stream.

Edison Vs South Sea Pearls: Colour Range

There are five different standard pearl colour series:

White series, which include pure white, milky white, silvery white, and porcelain white.

Yellow series, which include light yellow, golden, champagne, and orange.

Red series, which include pink, light rose, and light purple.Black series, which include black, blue-black, grey-black, brown-grey, purple-grey, brown-black, and iron-grey.

Other series, which include purple, brown, cyan, blue, red-purple, green-yellow, light blue, green, and bronze.

South Sea pearls only come in the white, yellow, and black colour series, while Edison pearls can fall into all pearl colour series. 

Ever wondered where pearls get their colors from? A number of factors determine the colors of the lustrous jewel produced.

Internal factors
Organic color pigments such as porphyry, carotenoid, and metal elements, and organic matter.

External factors

The body color of the mother-of-pearl, the color of the bead or tissue used for nucleation, microelements in the water, water temperature, water pH value, and composition concentrations which mainly depend on the cultivation technology.Edison pearls come in so many exquisite natural colors because the pearl mussels used for cultivation have undergone ten years of gene modification and development by researchers at the Zhejiang University. The mussels are then cultivated in a natural-flowing, mineral-rich aquatic environment for more than three years, which results in a spectrum of beautiful colours.

Edison Vs South Sea Pearls: Size

Edison pearls usually come in sizes larger than 11mm with the most common in the 11-12mm range.

Akoya and Tahitian pearls rarely reach these large diameters. But Australian White South Sea pearls and Golden South Sea pearls do reach substantial sizes, although, for the same price you can get bigger Edison pearls with superior luster.

Edison Vs South Sea Pearls: Price

Since Edison pearls are grown in freshwater it is easier to control and improve the water quality. South Sea pearls, on the other hand, are grown in the sea, so water quality is difficult to control, which makes the cultivation cost much higher. This makes a big difference to the pricing of these pearls. For the same quality, Edison pearls are much more affordable.

Which Pearls Will You Choose?

There are many reasons why you would select one type of pearl over another. It all depends on your preferences. Are you looking for something affordable? Do you want pearls that are rare, so the price you pay for them is irrelevant? Do you want a wider variety of colours to choose from? Do you choose pearl jewellery solely based on whether you like the design or not? Do you like large pearls, or do you prefer something more petite?

We have both Edison pearls and South Sea pearls in our shop. Take a look – you’re sure to find something to suit your style.

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