When you have a particular pearl or pearl color in mind, browsing by Pearl Type is the perfect way to narrow down the field. Mermaid Pearls offers jewelry with several types of cultured pearls; Tahitian Pearls (also known as "Black" pearls), South Sea Pearls, Freshwater Pearls and Akoya Pearls. Tahitian pearls are known for their amazing colors and interesting shapes. Tahitian pearls come in marvelous shades of green, blue and bronze as well as black and shades of grey. Often nature blends these colors together to spectactuar results with overtones of purple, green and blue. Tahitian pearls also come in an array of shapes further adding to their exotic nature.
This is a ring with a really wonderful green Tahitian pearl set in 18 carat...Read More
South Sea pearls are perhaps the most highly valued of all cultured pearls. South Sea pearls are appreciated for their often large size and dazzling golden or silver-white colors. Freshwater pearls offer excellent value with amazingly low prices for the quality they offer. Freshwater pearls come naturally colored in white, ivory, peach, pink, lavender and burgundy. Akoya pearls are especially famous for their brilliant luster. White Akoya pearls, grown in the cooler waters of Northern latitudes, have a spectacularly high-quality nacre coating.
One easy way to home-in on the perfect piece of pearl jewelry for you is to browse by Style. By Style we mean; Women's, Men's or Kid's styles. Of course everyone knows that women love pearls and wear pearl jewelry it in most every culture on earth. However, not everyone thinks of pearl jewelry for Men or Kids. Many of our styles come from Tahiti where men commonly wear pearl necklaces, bracelets or rings. Additionally, the French influences of Tahiti has also led to pearl jewelry being common for kids. Most French-Tahitian girls will often get their ears pierced at an early age and wear pearl earrings. We know that you will enjoy our wide range of jewelry for Women, but don't forget to take a look at what we offer for Kids and Men. There is no reason that the whole family shouldn't be adorned in style and wearing Pearls; a symbol of purity, God's bounty and, historically; among the most precious of possessions one could own.
This is another spectacular bracelet of 14 Tahitian black pearls. The clas...Read More
Tahitian Pearls Tahitian "Black" Pearls are produced in the tropical lagoons of French Polynesia and come from the Pinctada Margaritifera oyster. They come in shades of grey, black, silver, green and mixed colors of predominently green with purple called "peacock". Sizes generally range between 9mm and 18mm.
South Sea pearls come from Australia, Indonesia, The Philippines and surrounding waters. They are produced by the Pintada Maxima oyster and are known for their deep lusterous quality and large size. South Sea pearls are mainly gold or white with pink, green or blue overtones. These pearls typically range in size between 9mm and 20mm. They are among the most beautiful of all pearls, and are highly prized among collectors.
South Sea pearls