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Pearl necklace stored in a black travel organizer

Packing Pearls for a Weekend Away

Choose fewer pieces, give each a separate place, and avoid the loose-jewelry pocket in your bag.

Packing Pearls for a Weekend Away

Choose fewer pieces, give each a separate place, and avoid the loose-jewelry pocket in your bag.

Pearl necklace styled with a black boat-neck top

Where Should a Pearl Necklace Sit?

A simple way to test length with the necklines you already wear, before ordering a necklace.

Where Should a Pearl Necklace Sit?

A simple way to test length with the necklines you already wear, before ordering a necklace.

Hands gently cleaning a pearl necklace with a soft cloth

A Small Routine for Pearl Care

What to do after wearing pearls, what to keep them away from, and when to ask a jeweler for help.

A Small Routine for Pearl Care

What to do after wearing pearls, what to keep them away from, and when to ask a jeweler for help.

Different pearl shapes arranged in a ceramic tray

Freshwater or Akoya? Start with the Piece

The type matters, but so do the setting, the surface and how you plan to wear it.

Freshwater or Akoya? Start with the Piece

The type matters, but so do the setting, the surface and how you plan to wear it.

Luminous pearls and mother-of-pearl, editorial still life

What Makes Akoya Pearls Special?

The appeal of a bright reflection, and the details worth checking before you choose an Akoya piece.

What Makes Akoya Pearls Special?

The appeal of a bright reflection, and the details worth checking before you choose an Akoya piece.

Pearl jewelry design studies on a studio worktable

What We Look for in a Pearl Piece

Our point of view on proportion, settings and the details a useful jewelry page should make clear.

What We Look for in a Pearl Piece

Our point of view on proportion, settings and the details a useful jewelry page should make clear.

A pearl pendant styled with a white shirt

Pearls with a Shirt and Jeans

A smaller scale, a familiar neckline and a little space around the jewelry can make pearls feel easy to wear.

Pearls with a Shirt and Jeans

A smaller scale, a familiar neckline and a little space around the jewelry can make pearls feel easy to wear.

Pearl jewelry with a black gift box and white ribbon

Choosing Pearls for Someone Else

Start with what they actually wear. A few useful checks for choosing a pearl gift without guessing.

Choosing Pearls for Someone Else

Start with what they actually wear. A few useful checks for choosing a pearl gift without guessing.