Wrist Candy

I am always on the hunt for different types of pearl jewelry. I must admit that I have so much of the expected that I was getting a bit bored of pearls (horrors, I know). That has really been the reason that my pearl posts have been few and far between.

I came across these two bracelets which have re-ignited my spark for pearls.

This is a bracelet made from rare freshwater Keishi pearls. Keep in mind, perlas, that you don't always have to stick to the usual round or semi round pearls. Different- I like.

Source: Bijouler.com

My New Pearls from The Bombshell Boutique

So a few weeks back, I raved about a fab new online boutique that I found through Facebook, The Bombshell Boutique. (I featured a couple of pieces that you can find here.) Well, I actually went ahead and ordered the pearl (faux) and gold ensemble. DOPE! And quick delivery! Not to mention, it was $10 off!

First of all, it came in this cute drawstring bag with gold stars on it! Heehee! That made me happy...ahh the simple things.

Chanel Iman Wears Pearls

I came across some great shots of model Chanel Iman rocking pearls.

I love this pic! The two strand black pearls look fabulous with the fuchsia belted jacket. The drop earrings add just enough not to take away from the hat. (You betta rock that hat, girl!)...and we cannot forget the GLOVES! Sexy!

I Love to Stack

I was perusing through Facebook and stumbled upon an online shop called GlamshopOnline that launched TODAY. Of course, I had to check it out...Although it was clearly very glamour-ful (is that a word?), you know I was looking for something with pearls. I did come across this bracelet stack- did I tell you I LOVE to stack?? Anyway, this stack included all of my favorites- pearls, gold, sparkles and cheetah!! What more could a girl ask for? Check it out!

Hot, right?

And, this is clearly high on the "jingle jangle"scale (so important to me LOL). I don't know if I'm the only one who uses that phrase but that's the sound that your bracelets make when they knock against each other. I love that sound!

You can check out the store at www.glamshoponline.com...And oh yeah, shipping is FREEEEEE!!...Besos, P&P.

Choosing the Right Pearl Necklace Length

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And this is a pic of my new bracelet that you see in the video:

CUTE, right!!...Besos, P&P.

My Pearl Picks (and Pics) for Today

So today was my mom's birthday. Yep, just four days after mine. We went to Kiku at Camp Creek (my daughter's choice) for dinner. I had on dark jeans with a dressy cream-colored silk tank. Of course, I had to accessorize with some pearls. 

I wore my old school, clip-on (yes, I said clip-on) pearl earrings. I love them! They actually used to be my mother's. I always feel so lady-like with these earrings on- mostly because they have clips (so freakin' old school fly to me). I don't know why but these earrings just exude class to me. They have a vintage, classic feel to them. Check 'em out.

Of course, I wanted to rock some pearl bracelets with my outfit. I actually had a stack of bracelets that went perfectly with my silk shirt. I love to wear pearl bracelets stacked on top of each other to make a real statement. In fact, I have them in pink pearl, black and white pearl, white pearl, and more. I LOVE to stack. These particular bracelets are a combination of faux pearls and crystals. What do you think? Perfect match, right??

Did you wear any pearls today?...Besos, P&P.

Pearls for Mother's Day- Gifts under $100

Mother's Day is in less than two weeks. I wanted to provide you with some pearl gift ideas for your mother, grandmother, aunt or for you to send to whomever is responsible for getting you a gift LOL.

All of these options are under $100 and are real pearls.

EARRINGS

Pearlsofjoy.com is having an awesome sale for Mother's Day. If earrings are what you are looking for, don't look any further. They have a great selection of freshwater pearl earrings in black, white, pink/peach and lavender in a variety of sizes. These prices are for AA grade which is a decent grade (found in most department stores- nothing wrong with AA) but not one that you would find in a fine jewelry store. In addition, the pearls may not be perfectly round at this grade. I have included the price to upgrade to AAA and, in most cases, it is inexpensive.

 White in 6.0-7mm  $46.75 (Add $5 to upgrade to AAA)

 Black in 7.0-8mm  $50.15 (Add $10 to upgrade to AAA)

 Lavender in 8.0-9mm  $58.65 (Add $10 to upgrade to AAA)

 Pink/Peach in 9.5-10mm  $72.25 (Add $69 to upgrade to AAA)

 BRACELETS

I found a freshwater bracelet, 6.5-7mm, AAA quality at www.premiumpearl.com for $90. The bracelet is 7in. This is a great price for a bracelet with AAA quality which means the pearls will be round and it will have high luster/shine. It is available in white.

Pearls of Joy also has a variety of AA freshwater pearl bracelets in black, white, multi-color, pink/peach and lavender. The cost depends on the size of the pearls themselves. .

They have two sizes under $100:
1) 6.0-7mm- $63.65, add $34 to upgrade to AAA or
2) 7.0-8mm- $84.15, add $39 to upgrade to AAA


NECKLACES
Laguna Pearl has a 7-8mm white freshwater pearl necklace on clearance for $99! It is 17" long and AA grade. This length typically falls right about the collarbone and is great for v-neck shirts and button-down blouses. You can find it here.

PENDANT

I also found this beautiful pendant at www.premiumpearl.com. This would be a fabulous gift!  It is a Japanese Akoya cultured pearl, 7.0-7.5mm, AAA grade (excellent quality) with 14k white gold mounting. This pendant has super luster and shine! The sale price is $90. Unfortunately, you will have to buy the chain separately...

As always, it is my goal to provide quality yet affordable options to mis perlas. Every woman should have pearls and it doesn't have to cost a million dollars to build up your collection. Stay tuned for my next post- "More Pearls for Mother's Day- Gifts under $250," for those who want to step it up a notch...Besos, P&P.

Something Round For Easter? And I Don't Mean Eggs!

Easter is fast approaching this Sunday. It really crept up on me actually. Now that I think about it, it crept up on me last year as well. I need to get on my Easter game!!...Anyway, I know many perlas are preparing for church and big family dinners while outfitting their little girls with new fabulously feminine Easter dresses. Well, pearls are the perfect complement to any Easter ensemble for little girls.


It is never too early to start your perlita's collection. So instead of a basket full of eggs and candy (can you say boring?), why not celebrate with pearls? I have pulled together a selection of affordable yet quality children's jewelry for you to consider for the little princess in your life...Please keep in mind that my blog is not sponsored by any company so any recommendations that I make are my own. These are items that I would personally purchase for the little girls in my life (Shout out to mis perlitas, Summer and Amara).

Any perlita's collection should start with a simple pair of earrings- just some classic studs. I found two very affordable options at www.myprettypearls.com- both for $25. The first is a white AAA cultured Akoya saltwater pearl stud that is 4mm. The second option is a white AAA cultured freshwater pearl stud that is a little bit larger at 4.5mm. The Akoya saltwater pearl is the better quality pearl so if the difference in size does not matter to you, I would go with that one.

Or what about this adorable variation of the basic stud that I found at www.zales.com. Does your perlita love pink flowers? Check out these pink enamel flowers with a freshwater pearl stud in the middle. And they are screwbacks! I don't know about you but my daughter is the worst about losing one earring! They are reasonably priced at $44.99.

 pink pearl flower

Or does your perlita like color, like mine does? Perhaps you should consider this awesome set of four multicolored pearl studs by Fresh by Honora which I found on www.macys.com. These cultured freshwater pearls are crafted in sterling silver and come in pale blue, pink, green and lavender pairs. This set is $150- yes, all four pair of pearl earrings. I love these!

Multicolor earrings

OK now let's talk about bracelets! I found a 6in cultured freshwater pearl toggle bracelet with a heart (OMG- love it!) at www.overstock.com of all places. This must-have bracelet is only $29.99!!!

Pearl Toggle Bracelet

Or if you prefer the traditional style, I found a cultured freshwater pearl strand bracelet at Zales.com for the same price of $29.99. It's 5.5 in. And guess what? If you buy two items from Zales, the second one is half off! (Remember the pink flower earrings!!???)

Zales pearl strand bracelet

But if you have a perlita who is divalicious, you might want to consider these. Macy's has a great set of three cultured freshwater pearl bracelets with multicolored accent pearls for $150. So girly fab, right?

And lastly, every young lady needs her own strand of pearls. No, not one that you let her borrow but one of her very own. You can get a white cultured Akoya pearl necklace for $85 at My Pretty Pearls but I don't know what the length is- important stuff to include on a website, don't you think?? Anyway, here is a pic:.

 I also found an adorable pearl necklace at Macy's that is a cultured freshwater pearl strand set in 14k gold with gold accent beads between every three pearls. It is approximately 14 inches long. It's a little more pricey at $150 but it's really cute!

 Macy's strand w/gold beads   

Feeling extra specially generous and giving? Why not get a set? After all, the perlita will definitely need earrings, a bracelet and a necklace to really begin her collection. I found this ridiculously cute set by Fresh by Honora (again at Macys.com). It is a pastel multicolor cultured freshwater pearl (5-6mm) set that includes a pearl strand necklace (approximately 15in.), a pearl strand bracelet (approximately 6in.) and a pair of earrings with three pearls. So freakin' CUTE! Not to mention such Easter colors! The cost is $260.

Honora Set

So go ahead and start that special girl's pearl collection for Easter. Many of us stress the pretty, feminine dresses for our daughters, nieces, goddaughters, granddaughters, and baby cousins. Shouldn't she have the perfect accessories to match?...Besos, P&P.