Pearls are now riding a tremendous fashion wave. We see strands of pearls on the red carpets, catwalks and downtown streets of both: world fashion capitals, like New York City, Paris, Milan, Tokio – and other cities in between.

Pearls are today’s greatest asset to professional women with a classic taste and to young fashionistas all over the world – women just love the look and versatility of strands of pearls and pieces of pearl jewelry.

Today nearly every color of the rainbow is available in naturally occurring colors. Which means you will definitely find your own unique style.

The good news for us, Ladies, is that pearls are no longer only available to the most affluent – pearls are now more affordable than they have ever been!

But before you settle for a pearl strand, let’s figure out what kinds of pearls there actually are:

Akoya Pearls

Akoya pearls are the classic, timeless pearls. These are the round, white, lustrous pearls that have been a jewelry collection staple for nearly 100 years. They were first cultured by Kokichi Mikimoto from the Mie prefecture of Japan in 1916.

Interesting fact: Pearl Paradise is proud to be the first Western company in the world to own an akoya pearl farm!

Freshwater Pearls

Freshwater pearls were once regarded as a low-end fashion jewelry item due to their funky shapes and colors. Today freshwater pearls are becoming the most popular pearl choice as cultivation techniques have become so good that freshwater pearls can now be nearly indistinguishable from akoya pearls. The best freshwater pearls are perfectly round, clean and have incredible orient and luster.

Oh, and BTW, Pearl Paradise freshwater pearls have been featured on the Ellen Show, the Tyra Banks show, the 78th Annual Academy Awards! How fantastic is that?

Tahitian Pearls

Tahitian pearls, also known as black South Sea pearls are the epitome of luxury. They are large, dark and just as exotic as the island atolls from which they are harvested. Although they are often referred to as black pearls, Tahitian pearls grow in nearly every imaginable color.

Pearl Paradise is proud to offer the largest, finest collection of Tahitian pearls on the Internet.

Want to know more? Learn about White South Sea Pearls, Golden South Sea Pearls and Exotic Pearls at PearlParadise.com.

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