Throughout human history, pearls have always been a part of our attire. All cultures enjoy the beauty of pearl jewelry. The classic beauty of pearl jewelry is appreciated universally.

The three basic categories of pearls are: freshwater, Tahitian and South Sea pearls. All of these are cultured at pearl farms throughout the globe. Once set in gold, or silver with diamonds, crystals or any precious or semi precious stones, these jewels dazzle and captivate the beholder.

While round is perhaps the most familiar pearl shape, pearls come in a parade of surprising forms. Pearl professionals recognize seven standard pearl shapes. They are:

round (appears round to the eye)
near-round (appears almost round to the eye. Some might be slightly out-of-round, elongated, or flattened).
oval (symmetrical, rounded oblong shape)
button (symmetrical, flattened or slightly flattened circular shape. Can be a high-domed button).
drop (symmetrical, rounded pear shape. Can be a long or short drop).
semi-baroque (non-symmetrical, off-round, slightly irregular appearance).
baroque (non-symmetrical shape with a noticeably irregular appearance)

Pearl jewelry of all descriptions sizes and shapes are available for the choosing at Aloha Pearl. Our classic pearls are an enduring symbol of prestige and has inspired lovers the world over.

One of the most important days of a womans life is her wedding day. This is the day she wants to look her very best and what better way to accessorize, than with pearls? Earrings are essential to complete the look of a princess about to wedded.

Aloha Pearls offer a large variety of earrings with the finest class A pearls. An array of pearl earrings set in gold and encrusted with diamonds are hers for the choosing. Delicate dangles or majestic studs will give warmth and class to a stunning wedding gown.

We feature pearls of all descriptions, colors and types. In order to match perfectly, you can even choose the type of pearl for your special occasion such as sea pearls or freshwater pearls. We have a large selection of freshwater loose pearls as well as loose saltwater pearls to sort through. You can choose your own settings from our large selection. We have conventional as well as abstract contemporary jewelry designs. Whatever your taste in fine jewelry is, we guarantee that you will be satisfied.

All of our settings come in yellow gold, white gold and rose gold and is 14 karat in weight. Our stones are diamonds, swarovski crystals and cubic zirconium.

A strand of large high quality South Sea cultured pearls is a luxury item that runs into thousands of dollars. But those are the extremes: Cultured pearls also exist at virtually every price level. A simple but elegant strand of 6.5 mm to 7.0 mm near-round freshwater cultured pearls provide an excellent alternative to more expensive pearl types. In the world of cultured pearls, there is something for everyone. Pearls have become more popular for the masses than ever before.

The charm of pearls has motivated jewelry designers world wide. The market has grown and the cultured pearls are more beautiful than ever. New pearl farms continue to emerge wherever pearl-bearing mollusks occur naturally. Now with new market venues like the world wide web and shopping channels cultured pearl jewelry is selling quite well. New culturing techniques are evolving more and more. Now cultured Tahitian circle pearls are now being decorated with delicate carvings on the pearl itself. New designs and pearl combination are being created everyday. New breakthroughs in cultured pearl jewelry. Pushing the envelope for newer concepts in cultured pearl earrings and pendants. There are even pearls that are carved in facets, like diamonds. The world will always be fascinated by pearls, therefore there will always be a market for jewelry designers and professional pearl processors. You can never have enough pearls.

Typical characteristics of Tahitian cultured pearls are size, shape, color, luster and surface quality. Let us begin with size. Tahitian cultured pearls start at about 8 mm in diameter. They can be as large as 14 mm on average. The shapes of these pearls are: spherical (40%) these include round and near-round pearls. Symmetrical (20%) include ovals, drops and button shapes. Baroque and semi-baroque (40%) include pearls that are irregular in shape almost like rocks, and finally, the circle pearl which has grooves or rings around the central body of the pearl. These circle pearls are modified pearls.

The body color of the pearls are neutral and near neutral with hues of blue, green, purple and yellowish green. Each and every pearl with its own characteristics are fashioned into miraculous jewelry. These dark gems are stunning when set in gold or silver pendants. Teardrop pendants, baroque pearl dangle earrings in white gold is truly a thing of beauty. Sparkling spherical Tahitian pearls stud earrings or a delicately designed Tahitian pearl ring made of rose gold and sprinkled with tiny diamonds are just a few more of what we have to offer.

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Pearls are actually stones of nacre. There are precious stones and semi-precious stones and pearls are in the category of precious stones. They are truly gems of the lakes and seas. It is easy to fashion these gemstones or precious stones into fine jewelry.

Freshwater pearls continue to be used by craftspeople to create artifacts. The cultured pearl-studded artifacts include animals like panda bears, rabbits, tigers, etc., also ships and ancient pagodas. These pearl animals are magnificent works of art. Tissue nucleated freshwater pearls are very good for constructing works of art out of pearls.

Gemologists classify pearlsnatural or culturedas colored stones. Pearls are not like other gems that are classified as precious stones. Other colored stones like emeralds and garnet are minerals. Minerals typically come from mines within the earth.

Pearls are organic gemswhich means they come from a living creature, like plants or animals. Amber, coral, and ivory are some examples of organic gems. These precious stones have their place in history and continue to be an important adornment in almost all civilizations.

Do you believe in magic? In ancient times pearls were considered to have magical powers: eternal youth, marital bliss, vitality and other attributes. Today we may not feel the same way about pearls as these ancient inhabitants did, but we do cherish pearls. Magical freshwater pearls are a part of our daily lives today, just as much as they were in ancient times.

Experience the magic of wearing a triple teardrop freshwater pearl pendant, I have seen my cutomers transform as soon as they try one of our collection. There are double teardrop pendants and single drop pearl on a lasso chain.

The magic only increases when sporting any of our sterling silver freshwater pearl pendants with swarovski crystals that ignites a large 10 mm lavender freashwater pearl. Check out our freshwater chocolate pearl pendants set in rose gold with crystals, or a classic white freshwater pearl hanging from a beautifully crafted Hawaiian plumeria flower made of 14 k yellow gold. The freshwater mabe pearl pendants are a sight to behold. These are pearls that are imbedded in the mother-of-pearl shell and artfully wraped in plated white gold wire encrusted with crystals. These lovely visions hang from a white gold plated chain.

All jewelry is meant to enhance the beauty of the person wearing it. Pearls are right up there with diamonds as far a beauty enhancement goes. No one will dispute this fact. There are major places on the body that is naturally suitable for jewelry or pearls, and they are: earlobes, the neck, fingers, wrists and hair. Each one of these places mentioned would truly look best with pearls. Pearls also enhance inanimate objects. Try to imagine an intricately woven Persian designed rug with small pearls sewn into the weave, it would surely look better.

We have several designs of lockets: cute silver plated sea star baskets that holds un-drilled pearls fresh from the oysters. There are sea turtle lockets that holds freshwater pearls in the body of the honu that made of plated white gold. Another pearl locket design is a fancy plumeria flower that has a pearl cage to show off the AA class pearl as it dangles from the plated white gold flower. Even these lovely pendants have a barren look about them until you put a pearl inside the locket cage and then the jewelry comes to life.

Anything looks good in pearls. Pearl studded purses or hand bags, tiaras, vases, etc. These beautiful ornaments created in nature are truly gifts to mankind.

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Usually Donna Reed comes to mind when one thinks of pearls, if you remember that famous television show of the 60s. Donna was always impeccably dressed and beautiful strands of pearls were always worn with all of her dresses, even while doing dishes.

Pearls are for all occasions. When the time comes to dress to impress, pearls are a must. Women on the go, career women, CEOs, news reporters, celebrities and so on, are out-fitted in pearls most of the time. We see large Tahitian black pearl strands that accent their wardrobes. South sea golden pearls are very exotic and large, these pearls are seen on the red carpet in Hollywood. These pure nuggets of the sea are woven into our cultures world wide. Through out human history, pearls have always been a part of our dress.

Here at Aloha Pearls you will find dainty and elegant strands of pearls that can be worn as dress or casual, some single pearl pendants are worn daily by many women. Our customers fall in love with these precious gems and it becomes a part of their regular attire. We have pearl jewelry for all occassions.