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Outfit of the Day-- June 30th, 2010

Ahhhhhhh!  Effortless, breezy summer style comes easy with this gorgeous DVF sundress.  We dressed it up with sky high heels, our 11 x 13mm Seafoam Tahitian Pearl Strand and matching Tahitian Pearl Studs with it.

Outfits of the Day-- June 29, 2010

Today we picked two ultra-feminine outfits that will certainly appeal to those that have an inner Charlotte York aching to get out.  Clothing & heels from Anthropologie.  Jewelry from FutureFashionista.com. 18k Diamond Tahitian Pearl Drop Earrings and Teal Tahitian Pearl Strand.  Paspaley South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings.

Celebrity Pearl Sightings-- June 28th, 2010

Above: Scarlett Johanssan, Kelly Monaco, Julie Pinson, Kathryn Le, Tina Sloan, Christel Khahil, Elvera Roussel, Brenda Dickson

 

Above: Grazia Rota, Kimberly Matula, Megan Napier, Jeanne Cooper, Robin Riker, Sharon Case,  Lucilla Bonaccorsi

Celebrity Pearl Sightings -- June 25, 2010

Above: Helena Mattsson, Paula Patton, Model Amber Rose, Malika Sherawat, Michelle Monaghan, Ashley Greene

 

Above: Jennifer Hawkins, Natalia Vodianova, Marisa Berenson, Katherine Heigl, Kelly Ripa, Kate Hudson, Michele Bachmann, Sophie Countess of Wessex

Outfit of the Day -- June 23, 2010

Anchors away! You'll feel fun and flirty in this Parisian artist-inspired frock ($168) and our diamond anchor charm necklace and diamond three-stone earrings.

Royal Ascot June 15-19th, 2010

Royal Ascot opened with great fanfare this past Monday, with royals, aristocrats, up-and-comers and celebrities in attendance. Royal Ascot is one of the world's most famous horse race competitions.  This major British society event takes place at the Ascot Racecourse in England.

There is a strict dress code and British style is covered as much as the race itself. The finest milliners contribute their brilliant style to the parade of inspired hats worn by lady race attendees.  Pearls are also a frequent sight and can be seen on elegant woman of all ages.

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Above:Danielle Linaker, Suzi Perry, Princess Michael of Kent, Declan Donnelley, Isabel Kristensen, Helen Mirren

 

The Wedding of Crown Princess Victoria & Daniel Westling

Congradulations to the beautiful couple! Some Attendees...

Above: Princess Mette Marit of Norway, Ewa Westling, Duchess Gunilla Bernadotte of Wisborg, Princess Madeline of Sweden, Charlene Wittstock,H.M. Queen Anne-Marie, Queen Beatrix, Princess Maxima, Queen Sonia of Norway, Queen Benedikte, Carina Axelsson, Margarethe II

Outfit of the Day--June 16, 2010

The retailer keenly observes that "short and sweet, Shay Todd's periwinkle-blue ruffled twill playsuit is the perfect addition to your vacation wardrobe." We agree! We suggest accessorizing with our South Sea pearl & London blue topaz necklace and South Sea pearl & London blue topaz earrings.

The Israel Diamond Industry's Gemstone of the Month: The Pearl

The Israel Diamond Industry has chosen pearls as their June Gemstone of the month.  Check out their article which also includes some help from Elana with their "15 things you didn't know about pearls."

 

 

Outfit of the Day-- June 10th, 2010

This Anthropologie.com Cardigan & dress were inspired by all the vivid blooming flowers outside. We paired our Antique 18k Diamond & Ruby Necklace with it.

Celebrity Pearl Sightings-- June 10, 2010

Top Row: Karen Cook, CSI Miami's Sofia Milos, Politician Carly Fiorna, Princess Mary Bottom Row: Margaret Thatcher, Queen Elizabeth II, Hillary Clinton, Arianna Huffington

Outfit of the Day--June 9, 2010

Working in the summer can be a drag, but dressing for work in the summer certainly doesn't need to be, as is evidenced by this gorgeous mimeo blouse with lavender and lilac ruffles ($98). We accessorized with our stunning silver- blue Tahitian pearl strand and complementary silver-blue Tahitian pearl and diamond earrings.

Outfit of the Day-- June 7th, 2010

Summer is right around the corner and while I usually dislike baring my arms and legs, I couldn't resist drooling over this bright outfit. The fuchsia just brings a smile to my face and when paired with our long Tahitian & Akoya pearl 33" adjustable strand and 9mmTahitian pearl studs, it screams fashion with a capital "F."

Celebrity Style-- Get the Look!

Get the pearl look seen on Alexis Bleidel, Jayde Nicole and First Lady Michelle Obama with this long 72" rope freshwater pearl strand.  Only $175. This look is so versatile with lasting  wearability. Wear it long, knotted, pinned back with a brooch or doubled up.

Outfit of the Day-- June 4, 2010

Add a bit of Geometric flair to your summer cocktail event. We paired a Tahitian Pearl Ring, our Tahitian Studs, a Tahitian Baroque Strand- only $375! with a beautiful black & white mini dress.

Celebrity Pearl Sightings-- June 4th, 2010

Above:  Elisabetta Gregoraci, Konnie Huq, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Debra Wasserman, Michelle Trachtenberg, Carolina Herrera, Chanel Iman, Natalia Vodianova, Christina Ricci, Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Deanna Russo,

Pearl Farmers recognize the benefits of satoumi.

(From the Japan Times)

 

Ago Bay, Japan For decades, pearl farming took a toll on the local environment in Japan. Overproduction and pollution had destroyed many of the local marine inhabitants.

 

"There used to be all kinds of things in the bay-- swimming crabs, clams, sea bass, mozuku seaweed, and sea cucumbers," recalls 75 year old Akira Harajo. "But for 30 years now there have been almost no eels, and for 10 or 15 years there have been no Japanese littleneck clams.  And it was us pearl farmers who polluted the bay."

 

 

Farmers have realized the detrimental effects caused by raw sewage piped directly into the waters.  They can see the consequences in the depletion of marine life and in the direct impact it has to the pearl quality.

 

In theory pearl production is beneficial to the marine environment, except in the case of the farms in Ago Bay where the overproduction of oysters led to farmers growing too many oysters. Droppings and debris covered the sea floor and benthic organisms devoured this waste. The organisms used a huge amount of oxygen and caused hypoxia that killed many fish and other sea creatures.

 

In 2008, Japan embraced the national policy of satoumi, a term that refers to the coastal landscapes where humans play a beneficial role in the environment. Satoumi stems from 'sato' which means village and 'umi' which means sea.

"Coastal seas must have high biodiversity and productivity. The most important thing is to consider the sea a habitat." said Tetsuo Yanagi, who coined the term 'satoumi' in 1997.

 

To read more... http://search.japantimes.co.jp/rss/fe20100530a1.html

Outfit of the Day-- June1, 2010

Today's outfit of the day features a breezy, yet elegant look that can go from the office to a day on the docks.  Comfortable cotton chinos look effortlessly chic when paired with navy wedges. And our white South Sea Pearl & Diamond Necklace with matching South Sea Pearl & Diamond Earrings accentuates the flowing navy chiffon top. Anchors Away!

Celebrity Pearl Sightings-- June 1, 2010

 

Amber Keating, Kiyoko Fukuda, Chelsy Davy, Elena Kagan, Anna Scott Carter, Svetlana Medvedev, Katherine Heigl, Michaele Salahi, pearls, tahitian, south sea