{"id":594,"date":"2016-06-17T11:46:09","date_gmt":"2016-06-17T11:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/?p=594"},"modified":"2025-08-01T15:45:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T21:45:13","slug":"welcome-to-the-wonderful-world-of-pearls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/articles-and-news\/welcome-to-the-wonderful-world-of-pearls\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Wonderful World of Pearls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I have to start off by saying that I just LOVE pearls. I truly believe they can be worn for every occasion. There are a few different type of pearls, all with unique properties, so let me introduce you to the options.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Freshwater <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Cultured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/fashion-jewelry\/c\/freshwaterpearl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">freshwater pearls<\/a> are usually found in the lakes and rivers of China. Because the freshwater\u00a0mollusk creates up to 40 pearls at a time, they are the most affordable option. I love the variety of colors that freshwater pearls come in\u2014of course you have classic white, but they also are available in lavender, pink and peach. One of my favorite pieces is this multi-colored strand that showcases the range of colors. It looks so chic paired with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/bracelets\/bangle-bracelets\/c?Gem=Pearl&cid=Social&scid=Scblog&cnid=WorldofPearl&atid=FreshwaterBangle&promo_name=ShaneCoBlog&promo_id=sBlog&promo_creative=Soc_SCB_sBlg_June2016_WorldOfPearls_FreshwaterBangle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bangle bracelet<\/a> and pink <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/earrings\/c\/freshwaterpearl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">freshwater pearl studs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7448 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Blog-Image-Request-2nd-Half_41046798_M_BL-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Image Request 2nd Half_41046798_M_BL\" width=\"204\" height=\"124\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 204px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 204\/124;\" \/> \u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7450 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Blog-Image-Request-2nd-Half_41073416_A2_BL-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Image Request 2nd Half_41073416_A2_BL\" width=\"204\" height=\"124\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 204px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 204\/124;\" \/><img data-dominant-color=\"e4d0c2\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 202px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 202\/125;--dominant-color: #e4d0c2;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7456 not-transparent lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Blog-Image-Request-2nd-Half_41076625_M_BL-1-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Image Request 2nd Half_41076625_M_BL\" width=\"202\" height=\"125\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Akoya<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Cultured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/fashion-jewelry\/c\/akoyapearl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Akoya pearls<\/a> are an iconic accessory that have been worn by women for decades. The pearls come from the saltwaters of Japan and are grown in a Pinctada fucata oyster. They have a bright shine due to remaining in the oyster for longer, making them a stunning accessory for a special occasion like a wedding, anniversary or birthday. You just can\u2019t go wrong with a beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/necklaces\/pearl-strands\/c\/akoyapearl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strand of Akoya pearls<\/a> paired with dangle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/earrings\/c\/akoyapearl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earrings<\/a> and a matching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/bracelets\/c\/akoyapearl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bracelet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7447 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Blog-Image-Request-2nd-Half_41073290_M_BL-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Image Request 2nd Half_41073290_M_BL\" width=\"204\" height=\"124\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 204px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 204\/124;\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7445 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Blog-Image-Request-2nd-Half_41070475_M_BL-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Image Request 2nd Half_41070475_M_BL\" width=\"204\" height=\"124\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 204px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 204\/124;\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7446 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Blog-Image-Request-2nd-Half_41070476_A2_BL-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Image Request 2nd Half_41070476_A2_BL\" width=\"201\" height=\"122\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 201px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 201\/122;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tahitian <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Cultured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/earrings\/c\/tahitianpearl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tahitian pearls<\/a>\u00a0have a bolder look with hues ranging from peacock green and silver green to blue and eggplant. They are grown in Pinctada Margaritifera oysters, which are found in Tahiti. For a fashion-forward look, I love this sterling silver <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/necklaces\/pearl-strands\/c\/tahitianpearl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tahitian pearl necklace<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/bracelets\/c\/tahitianpearl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bracelet<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/earrings\/c\/tahitianpearl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earrings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7451 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Blog-Image-Request-2nd-Half_41071667_M_BL-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Image Request 2nd Half_41071667_M_BL\" width=\"201\" height=\"122\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 201px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 201\/122;\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7452 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Blog-Image-Request-2nd-Half_41071941_A2_BL-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Image Request 2nd Half_41071941_A2_BL\" width=\"203\" height=\"123\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 203px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 203\/123;\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7453 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Blog-Image-Request-2nd-Half_41074639_M_BL-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"Blog Image Request 2nd Half_41074639_M_BL\" width=\"203\" height=\"123\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 203px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 203\/123;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To browse all our pearl jewelry, visit your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/jewelry-store-finder\/?cid=Social&scid=Scblog&cnid=WorldofPearl&atid=Stores&promo_name=ShaneCoBlog&promo_id=sBlog&promo_creative=Soc_SCB_sBlg_June2016_WorldOfPearls_StoreLocator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local Shane Co.<\/a> or head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/Diamonds-Gems\/Pearl-Jewelry\/?cid=Social&scid=Scblog&cnid=WorldofPearl&atid=Pearls&promo_name=ShaneCoBlog&promo_id=sBlog&promo_creative=Soc_SCB_sBlg_June2016_WorldOfPearls_Pearls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ShaneCo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I have to start off by saying that I just LOVE pearls. 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