A: Pearls are measured at the diameter in millimeters. Seed pearls can be small than one millimeter while occasionally a South Sea pearl will reach twenty ore more millimeters

A.  According to pearls.com, pearls are classified by place origin and graded by size, shape, nacre thickness, color, luster, surface clarity, and their ability to match other pearls.

What are the natural colors of freshwater pearls?

A.  John Latendresse known as the father of the freshwater pearl industry started the first cultured pearl farm in Tennessee in 1963.

A.  Native American artifacts from the Mississippi River basin and the Atlantic Coastal areas show us that natural freshwater pearls from the river mussel were in use for pendants, amulets, decoration of clothing, and ear pendants for many years before Europeans came to North America.

A.  The first lady commissioned American jewelry designer, Kara Ross, to create wooden jewelry for these special recipients, but using not just any wood.  The earrings and bracelets are created out of wood which was once a part of the White House.

A.  She is reported to primarily wear understated jewelry such as a double strand of pearls, diamond studs, and an array of brooches.  However, for election night she splurged for a pair of triple dangle, 18 carat, diamond earrings in white gold valued at approximately $11,000.

A.  Brides today are trending toward choosing a gemstone which speaks uniquely to them.  Choices include rubies, emeralds, sapphires, aquamarines, citrines, tanzanites, garnets, amethysts, and whatever beautiful gem sparkles in the bride’s eye.