Some Information About Akoya Pearls

Here is a short video about Akoya pearls. Akoya pearls are some of the most sought after pearls.

Happy June! Pearl Is the Birthstone for June

Well, pearls and Alexandrite. I don't have any Alexandrite, sadly, to share with you. But, I have some pearl items to share. The bracelet shown is faux pearls, as is most of my jewelry pieces. Why? Because real pearls, are not as stable, hard to care for, and fragile. However, I should say every woman should own at least one beautiful set of genuine real pearls. I have some, but don't get to wear them much. This multi colored faux pearl bracelet is available in my Etsy store, with free shipping. Check it out.

 I had a very fruitful day today. What crafting fun I had. I got two pairs of new flip flops painted, a couple crochet items, and a very special, and adorable Father's Day painting drawn out. I hopefully will get it painted this week. Stay tuned for all those items, and be sure to check out my Etsy store. 

Alexandrite

The other birthstone for June is Alexandrite. Because it is rare and very expensive in good quality, most people will use Pearl for the June birthstone. The video below is a newer one I found that shows the color change phenomena of Alexandrite, plus has other great information about Alexandrite. I personally love Alexandrite, it is one of my favorite gemstones. My children were born in May and July so my Alexandrite ring serves as my mother's ring. It is emerald by day and ruby by night. I have shared pictures of it in previous posts. I wear it quite frequently.

A History Of Pearls

It is halfway through June already, and I have not said one word about Pearls. The Pearl and Alexandrite are the birthstones for babies born in June. Because Alexandrite is so extremely rare and expensive, Pearls have really taken over the role of birthstone for June. I will be trying to post a new video, or jewelry piece, containing pearls at least every few days. I simply love pearls. They are so simple yet elegant, and feminine. The video below will tell you all kinds of interesting info about pears. Some you may not know. Enjoy!