
Life’s little pleasures…pearls
Greetings -Pearls are one of life’s little pleasures... They are the birthstone for June. They are highly associated with love, royalty and weddings. Pearls adorn faces, hands, necks, wrists, clothing, and crowns of many of you. Pearls have a long history and they are said to have originated about 2300 BC when Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty. In ancient Rome, pearl jewelry was considered the ultimate status symbol. According to legend, Cleopatra crushed a pearl into a glass of wine to prove to Marc Antony that she could give the most expensive dinner in history. Pearls get their start as intruders. Usually by a tiny irritant that has made its way inside the shell of a live mollusk (aka oysters). Whether it is manmade or...

Hello gorgeous! Swarovski Crystals
Hello Swarovski crystals! Let’s chat about some facts surrounding their magic and appeal. Did you know that Swarovski Crystal is the world’s highest quality crystal? Swarovski is sold in 160 countries! They are manufactured in 7 countries including the US. Swarovski is an Austrian producer of glass headquartered in Wattens, Austria, and is a family-owned business since it was founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski. The company has 3 major industry areas: the Swarovski Crystal Business, that primarily produces lead glass (branded crystal) jewelry and accessories; Swarovski Opti, which produces optical instruments such as telescopes, telescopic sights for rifles, and binoculars; and Tyrolit, a manufacturer of grinding, sawing, drilling, and...

Pearls – the nitty, gritty details
Greetings - Pearls are a delicate organic gem - they are not as strong as, say, diamonds, making the risk of damage higher if they're worn every day. But with proper care and caution, you can keep your pearls safe, even with everyday wear. This means keeping them away from cosmetics and acidic materials and storing them safely. It is best to put them on after a shower, and after applying ANY and all products like perfume, lotion, makeup, hair products, and the like. Never go into a pool with pearls. No sunscreen products. Never ever use chemicals or ultrasonic cleaners! Be careful when BBQ and cooking with the high temps and grease. Proper care is simple and will preserve the life and luster of your pearls. After every wear, wipe your...


