Perfect for holiday gift giving, Bare Escentuals is offering this 10-piece makeup collection inspired by fine pearls. The collection includes:

Brightening Pearl Mineral Veil
Blissful Pearl eye color (seashell peach)
Magnificent Pearl eye color (charcoal taupe)
Precious Pearl blush (dusty pink)
Big & Bright Mineral Eyeliner Pencil
Flawless Definition Mascara
Sugared Strawberry 100% Natural Lipgloss
Precision Eye Defining Brush
Tapered Blush Brush
Flawless Application Brush

Priced at $54.00, each shade in the collection matches the pearls in the Honora “Beautiful in Pearls” necklace ($52.00). Both the set and the pearl necklace are available on QVC on Nov 7th at Midnight for the kick-off, and noon, 4pm and 10pm ET or …read more

Give someone you love a classic pearl necklace. The pearl is the oldest known gem and was considered the most valuable for many centuries.  Pearls are said to be a symbol of purity and innocence.  She’ll be able to channel her inner Jackie O or even Audrey Hepburn persona with these lovely necklaces…
Majorica Pearl Station Necklace ($145)
Lagos Pearl Necklace ($195)
Slane & Slane Grande Pearl Necklace ($650)
Or if you really want to go out, pick up this simple but ultimate classic 16″ Pearl Strand Necklace by Mikimoto ($2320)
Pearls are the perfect mix of classic, understated luxury and simplicity. This is why …read more

I love pearls. I know I’ve said that before, but I really mean it. They go with everything, especially weddings. There’s nothing more iconic than the single strand of pearls to go with your wedding gown.
But let’s not be so restrictive about our jewelry choices. Why don’t we move forward from the single strand of pearls and simple pear studs into something more fanciful?
These long stemmed pearl flower earrings are a good start. The flower lays close to the lobe, like a stud, while the stem dangles behind. This is a great choice of jewelry for a bride looking for …read more

Pearls and bridal wear go together like peas and carrots. I wore pearls at my wedding, as did my aunt, and grandmother, and oh, you get the picture. But, if you’re looking for bridal jewelry that makes a bold statement, yet still stays within the pearly tradition, I have something just for you.
This gorgeous confection is made of a combination of kashi peals, akoya pearls and delicate seed pearls. The lustrous woven strands culminate in bursts of pearl blossoms, from which hangs an extraordinary rutilated quartz briolette of 78.5 carats. This is definitely an heirloom-worthy piece that will impress even …read more

A necklace made of pearls is a classic piece of jewelry to give and get as a gifts. Pearls are stylish, chic and timeless accessories that can transform your look from plain to positively chic.  In 1893 Kokichi Mikimoto produced the world’s frist cultured pearl and now Mikimoto pearls are of the highest standards and quality.
This gorgeous 18K yellow gold and pearl necklace would make a wonderful gift for someone you love. The natural Akoya pearls measure about 5mm and the necklace is 18″L with a traditional spring ring clasp.  The necklace design deviates from the traditional pearl necklace but …read more

Joshua, one of b5’s newest bloggers just posted a fantastic idea for re-working vintage jewelry.  I think everyone has some old piece of jewelry lurking around somewhere that needs a facelift
Go check it out here!

Okay, so I’m still looking for wedding jewelry – but you can wear pearls with lots of different outfits too!

I just recently stumbled across the work of James Murray and was really impressed! His website is being redesigned, but this is one of the pieces available.
It’s called “Bubbles” and is made from glass pearls & gunmetal. Bold, but so pretty!

Of course, if you’re going to wear a pearl necklace, matching pearl earrings would be lovely…

These 14kt gold, pearl & crystal earrings are by Mashka.

Or these lovely champagne pearls by Nancy Cohen.

My brain is still in “wedding mode” (of course, I think it will be for the rest of the summer!) and so when I saw this lovely necklace from Nancy Cohen:

I thought “Aha! Perfect for bridal jewelery!”
I think my brain may be like this for awhile…

Sometimes nothing but a strand of pearls will do for even the trendiest of brides. You have to admit… pearls this gorgeous never go out of style!

According to Arab legend; Pearls come to being from dewdrops which fall from heaven on the night of the full moon. The oysters then carry away into the depths of the sea, a little of that marvelous light from the star that marks out our time – and the pearl is born.
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Pearl Trivia