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The Pearl Journal
Everything we have learned in fifteen years of stringing freshwater pearls — how they are grown, how to judge them, how to care for them, and how to actually wear them.
Pearl Guide · March 16, 2026
AAA, AA, A: What Pearl Grading Letters Actually Mean
There is no universal pearl grading standard. Here is how the AAA-A and A-AAAA scales differ, and how to read past the letters.
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Pearl Guide · March 9, 2026
Pearl Luster Explained: The One Quality That Matters Most
What luster really is, how nacre creates it, and a simple window test to judge any pearl in seconds.
Pearl Guide · March 2, 2026
Pearl Grading Guide: How to Judge Luster, Surface, Shape, Size, Color, Nacre, Matching & Origin
A complete pearl grading guide: the eight factors jewelers use to judge quality — luster, surface, shape, size, color and overtone, nacre thickness, matching and origin — plus how to apply them when you shop.
Styling · February 23, 2026
Pearl Jewelry Meets Elevated Everyday Style
Pearls are not just for weddings. Here is how to build a wearable, modern wardrobe around a single strand.
Styling · February 16, 2026
Pearls and Lingerie: Styling Freshwater Pearls for an Evening In
The oldest jewelry in the world happens to be the softest against skin. A short guide to styling pearls with lingerie.
Pearl Guide · February 9, 2026
How to Tell If Freshwater Pearls Are Real
Five at-home tests that reliably separate cultured pearls from glass, plastic and shell-based imitations.
Pearl Guide · February 2, 2026
Freshwater Pearl Colors Explained: White, Pink, Peach, Lavender & Black
What causes pearl color, which shades are natural, which are treated, and how to pick the color that flatters you.
Care · January 26, 2026
How to Care for Freshwater Pearl Jewelry
Pearls are organic. Treat them like it, and a strand will outlive you — here is the routine that actually matters.
Pearl Guide · January 19, 2026
Freshwater vs. Akoya Pearls: Which Should You Buy?
The honest comparison — nacre thickness, luster, shape, price and which pearl actually suits how you wear jewelry.
Pearl Guide · January 12, 2026
What Are Freshwater Pearls? A Complete Buyer's Guide
How freshwater pearls are cultured, what separates a good strand from a great one, and how to buy with confidence.