Buyers Guide

Pearl Jewellery

Pearl jewellery is classic, stunning and always the perfect gift. Whether you are buying pearl jewellery for yourself or a loved one you can never go wrong.

The history of pearl jewellery goes back farther than most people think. In China, the first pearl used as an offering for the emperor can be traced back to 2000 years ago. In those days pearls were considered the most valuable treasure, and royalty was keen on owning them.

In Europe, during the middle ages pearl jewellery became a fashion item among royalty and nobles. They believed that pearl jewellery symbolised purity, peace and beauty for women, and could protect male soldiers in wars. For emperors, pearls were the symbol of power and majesty.

Pearl jewellery looses popularity...

Because of excessive pearl hunting, pearls eventually became very rare. In the 19th century the discovery of diamonds in Brazil helped cause pearl jewellery to slowly loose popularity.

In modern times with the introduction and development of pearl cultivation, cultured pearl production became a new and fast growing industry as they are so much easier to obtain than natural pearls.

As a result pearl jewellery has gradually been gaining back its popularity. The difference being that nowadays pearl jewellery isn’t worn just by royalty, but is affordable and accessible for all.

Pearl necklaces for any occasion...

Pearl jewellery can be worn at nearly any occasion. A beautiful pearl necklace is as classic as it is timeless. You will find that a pearl necklace is a great investment whether you buy a white pearl necklace, a black pearl necklace, or any combination of pearls that you may enjoy.

If you open a fashion magazine, you will see fashion models adorned in various styles of pearl necklaces, with gorgeous pearl drop earrings or classic stud pearl earrings and you will often see faux and real pearls used as decoration on clothes, scarves and bags. Pearl jewellery has changed from a rare unaffordable treasure to a mainstream in fashion.

Pearl earrings, pearl necklaces, pearl braceletsand fashion pearl rings all feature in our pearl costume jewellery collection using freshwater pearls, cultured pearls and faux pearls. Browse our range: