Pearls have fascinated both men and women over the centuries and have been used for more than just making fine jewelry. Once rare and ridiculously expensive, real pearl earrings are nowadays more affordable thanks to advanced techniques that provide lush gemstones with gorgeous orient. This is what draws the clear line between real, high-quality gems and glass bead pearls: the orient.

The iridescent layer surrounding the pearl is a shifting color that seems to play around on the surface of the gemstone. Thanks to their orient, pearls are one of a kind: they make our complexions glow, bring warmth to any outfit and instantly elevate any attire. To say that imitation pearls fall short of the mark would be an understatement. Their luster is mediocre and they fail to emit that powerful glow only real pearls have. The latter are not only a distinguished jewelry item for a woman’s collection, but also a true investment that pays off over the course of many years. read more