Akoya Pearls - Man-made Pearls

Since its origin, the pearls have been an item of pride and dignity for its owners. Their luster, shine and unparalleled beauty ignite the temptations in the mind of the people who just look at it wondering if they were lucky enough to own one.


Pearls have been a prominent item in the jewelry of the rich and famous people who endorse various different brands of pearls varying in colors, size and shape. The unique quality of pearls is that they need no cutting and finishing as they originate as ready to use items.


Pearls are fast gaining popularity among people and almost everyone has a desire to own a pearl necklace, bracelet earrings or complete pearl jewelry sets. However a few of them are lucky enough to own the pure and rare natural pearls. Even the royal queens and famous Celebes can be seen sporting a pearl necklace set together with their own grace making the onlookers gasp with envy.


The rare occurrence of natural pearl combined with increasing demand of them in the market has led to the development of a method to produce artificial pearls which are in no way different from their original counterparts. Pearls can occur in freshwater as well as saltwater making them easy to be produced using artificial procedures. One such variety of pearl which originates in saltwater and is very common and popular with the people due to its beauty and charm is the Akoya pearl. They are mostly popular in the countries like Japan , India and China .


The life span of the saltwater pearls is mostly 120-140 years which makes it a lifetime investment for a person who buys this beauty. However proper care and precautions should be taken while handling them else they may loose their shine and charm or even get damaged and develop cracks on the surface. Some easy and simple steps can guarantee a lifelong beauty of pearls like protecting them from perfumes, cologne, and hair sprays and cleaning them regularly with a soft sponge and hot water. They should always be stored in a gentle tissue or a soft sponge to prevent the damage or scratches on its surface.


Careful shopping of pearls for selecting flawless ones and leaving out the inferior ones together with the gentle handling and following the proper use instructions can guarantee a lifelong pride and possession of an unmatched jewel: the pearl

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International Gemstone Trends

With the emerging popularity of gemstones, many consumers who are beginning to form a part of the market for gemstones are looking for answers to various questions with regards to color, cut, price and jewelry styles that are fashionable and trendy.

The fact of the matter is that the gemstone industry is so large and varied that there are various international trends running in at the same time. Additionally, there are many people who tend to have different reasons for purchasing gemstones other than just fashion trends.

Some buy gemstones due to superstitious beliefs and the mystical powers that some of the gemstones are believed to possess. The alexandrite, for example, is known to increase the intuitive powers of the wearer and is believed to help during times of crisis.

The aquamarine brings forth youth and joy, the coral is effective during financial troubles, jade has healing powers, iolite opens the inner eye and increases wisdom, the garnet brings prosperity, cat’s eye helps in warding away bad fortune and much more.

The popularity of certain gemstones is impacted significantly due to these beliefs. The blue sapphire is one such example where people believed that it can either be extremely positive for the wearer or extremely negative, causing accidents and threats to life in some cases. Since the preference for specific gemstones is based more on individual requirements as against a fashion trend, many of these gems have their own niche customers who require it for various purposes.

There are also people who prefer to choose their gemstones on the basis of the colors that they fancy. Given that the awareness of gemstones is increasing there is knowledge about the fact that there are various kinds of gemstones. Till a few years back, women thought and talked only about the diamond when gemstones were discussed. While the diamond has carved (no pun intended) an elite niche of itself, other precious gemstones like the ruby, emerald, garnets and more have moved in.


With additional knowledge also came an understanding of the fact that each gemstone could be available in various colors and that each color has its own uniqueness. People therefore chose their gemstones based on their favorite colors and the dress for the occasion (especially for the not-so-expensive gemstones). From saturated shades of green to vibrant red, blue sapphires, dazzling yellow and even mauve, each one can have their pick from rubies, emeralds, sapphires, garnets, tourmalines, amethyst, tanzanite, corals and more.

In spite of the increasing popularity of gemstones, they are not readily available in all markets. And therefore the more adventurous and innovative gemstone wearers tend to buy what is available in the market. But the connoisseurs, experts and those who have been buying gemstones for some time tend to collect gemstones based on their uniqueness and rarity.

But internationally, gemstone trends and fashions tend to follow haute couture. When the release of fall winter collections brings forth dark earthy shades of brown as the trend for the season, experts offer expert advice to match these with designer gemstones like the ‘champagne’ diamond, tiger’s eye, fire opal or the yellow brown topaz. Summer time brings about lighter and more pastel hues that can be accentuated by bright transparent pink tourmalines or sapphires to light blue sapphires and mauve amethysts.

When it comes to the cut, standard cuts and classic styles have made way for fancy cuts like the briolette teardrop and checkerboard facets. These are being used in necklaces and other jewellery items like earrings and even bracelets and rings. Arguably, the standard round, oval and more recent rectangular cuts may never die, fancy cuts are preferred these days since they are uncommon and stylish. The brilliance of these cuts is unmatched and far superior to the classic cuts that were popular in the yesteryears.

Even though availability of the product locally may be an issue, those who are mesmerized by the beauty of gemstones and their variety can source these from the Internet if they are not available locally. Even manufacturers and marketers who are involved with the industry and want to source roughs need to just access the Internet to find various providers across the world be it in South Africa, Tanzania, Europe, Sri Lanka or the Indian subcontinent

Dubai to host World Pearl Forum

The Dubai Pearl Exchange, a subsidiary of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), announced that it would host a World Pearl Forum, with the objective of bringing together the global pearl sector, and addressing ways to grow the worldwide market for pearl jewellery.

The initiative, sponsored by global investment company Dubai World, is in accordance with DMCC’s continuing effort to revitalize the global pearl trade, and build on Dubai’s historic status as the pearl center of the Gulf. “The objective behind the first-ever World Pearl Forum is to create a long-term platform for international debate on how to further develop the pearl sector globally through a cohesive approach to educating consumers and fostering demand for pearls.

Through the Forum, the Dubai Pearl Exchange plans to unite the industry by highlighting areas of opportunity as well as identifying integrated programs that will involve all stakeholders of the global pearl trade,” said Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, chairman of Dubai World and executive chairman of DMCC. The event will be held at the Atlantis hotel, Palm Jumeirah from 17-18 February, 2009. The World Pearl Forum will see participation from more than 200 leading pearl specialists from across the world. Senior representatives from pearl producers, national pearl bodies, certification specialists, and jewellery trade experts will gather in Dubai-one of the first pearl capitals of the world-to address the opportunities and debate the latest challenges in the global pearl sector.

“There is currently an unprecedented opportunity for Dubai to take a leadership role in shaping the global pearl sector, while at the same time underscoring Dubai’s heritage as the traditional pearl capital of the world. Globally pearls have witnessed a recent resurgence, and Dubai needs to leverage this development to drive international interest in pearl trading,” said Sulayem.

The inaugural World Pearl Forum will address several fundamental issues including the need for greater consumer understanding about the value of pearls, and ways in which the industry must unite to drive consumer demand. Pearl producers and government pearling bodies are also expected to present case studies on their growth and strategies to increase pearl sales.

The event is also sponsored by jewellery companies Rosy Blue and Damas. Confirmed speakers for the conference include Nicholas Paspaley, executive chairman, Paspaley; Robert Wan, chairman, Robert Wan Tahiti; Noriyuki Morita, president, K Mikimoto & Co Ltd; Robert Cepek, MD, Iridesse (part of Tiffany & Co); and Jack Ogden, chief executive, Gemological Association of Great Britain