Become a Pearl Expert
The Ultimate Guide
We show you how to grade and select pearls like a professional buyer. Learn the truth about the pearl industry and how to avoid paying retail prices.
White pearl necklaces are by far the most popular pearl color of choice for most pearl jewelry shoppers. Loved for its classic beginnings and modern versatility, white pearls are steeped in tradition. From birthdays and graduations to weddings and anniversaries, the classic elegance and easy versatility of white ensures that these gems will be treasured for a lifetime. We create all of our pearl necklaces by hand, to order, here at our Los Angeles, CA workshop using only the finest cultured pearls, silk and gold.
Crisp, clean and elegant a classic white pearl necklace is considered a “staple” of every woman’s jewelry box for a reason. The understated but luxurious white color compliments every woman’s complexion beautifully, and pairs well with a wide variety of wardrobe choices and occasions. Pure Pearls is proud to offer an extensive collection of White Pearl Necklaces in every major pearl type. Shop our Traditional Hanadama Akoya Pearl Necklaces, classic Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklaces, White South Sea Pearl Necklaces and budget-friendly Freshwater Pearl Necklaces. With such a wide variety of pearls to choose from, you may (understandably!) want some expert advice before making a purchase. We recommend reading our #1 Google ranked article Freshwater vs. Akoya: The Insider’s Guide to Choosing The Perfect Pearls which should answer some of those initial FAQs for you.
We create every pearl necklace by hand, to order, here at our Los Angeles, California workshop using only the finest cultured pearls, white silk thread and 14K Gold clasps. This gives us an unprecedented ability to customize any pearl necklace to any length and layout you desire. To learn more about which necklace length you should choose, visit our Ultimate Guide to Pearl Necklace Lengths, which features tons of photos of our pearl necklaces worn on a model in every classic length, plus includes some fun tips on how to style longer strands like Pearl Ropes. Additional information handy to have is our Ultimate Guide to Pearl Sizes. Featuring white pearl necklaces in every popular pearl size worn on a model, this in-depth guide will help narrow down your choices and makes buying the perfect pearl necklace a snap.
We show you how to grade and select pearls like a professional buyer. Learn the truth about the pearl industry and how to avoid paying retail prices.
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Luxury Grade Pearls. Lower Prices.
Luxury Grade Pearls.
Lower Prices.
The true value of pearls lies in their quality. We sell true luxury grade pearls without traditional luxury store markups.
We source the worlds finest pearls and sell direct to customers like you. You can expect to save about 1/2 the cost of traditional retail.
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