We already know that pearls never go out of style – but these unusual and unique Keshi pearls give us even more reason to have a strand of our very own.

When you think of pearls, chances are at least one of the following adjectives will come to mind—prim, proper, traditional, reserved. For whatever reason—perhaps it’s the June Cleaver effect—pearls have developed a reputation as the go-to accessory for occasions where a woman wants to look modest, respectful, and polite.

Nothing whispers elegance more than a strand of pearls. Whatever size, color or shape, these beauties make a statement that promises to enhance every outfit or occasion.

The variety of colors and graceful shapes found with these unique, softly multi-colored pearls guarantees that no woman will ever have your exact necklace and bracelet. These gleaming beauties are sure to draw attention with every ensemble, and in any room. Worn alone or layered with other necklaces and pendants, freshwater pearls are the go-to accessories for any age, or lifestyle.

No matter what you choose - pearls are a must have, a basic wardrobe staple. And today, you choose the pearls that best describe your mood. Classic strand or single Tahitian - Make your statement!

Pearls are soft, especially compared to gem stones. To keep your pearls from getting scratched by other hard jewelry, always store them separate from in a soft pouch or a jewelry case with a soft lining.

At one time they were even consider more valuable than diamonds. You probably can’t find a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I where she is not virtually dripping in pearls … in her hair, around her neck and sewn into her gowns. Elizabeth’s display of opulent pearls demonstrated her station in life; her power, wealth and her nobility. In 1893 Kokichi Mikimoto developed the culturing of pearls and subsequently changed the pearl market forever. Though not considered as rare as they once were, pearls are still a wonder of nature and a symbol of purity, elegance, beauty and sophistication.

High-quality pearl strands and earrings will feature pearls well-matched in these characteristics.

The coolest thing about Freshwater cultured pearls is that they come in a spectrum of fantastic colors. Soft alluring colors such as white, peach, pink and other pastels can occur naturally, but it is a widely-accepted practice to treat or irradiate these pearls to create other vibrant colors.

These incredible pearls form in a rainbow of colors including various tones of white, cream, pink, champagne, gold, silver, black, peacock, pistachio, blue and other pastel hues. Black lipped oysters (Pinctada Margaritifera) from French Polynesia, the Cook Islands and the Phillippines produce the dark and mysterious Black South Sea Pearls also known as Tahitian Pearls.

The Akoya pearl is the most familiar type of cultured pearl. Grown in pearl oysters off the coast of Japan, Akoya pearls are created by inserting a nucleus (small shell bead) into the oyster. The oyster becomes irritated by the foreign substance and begins to secrete nacre to cover the material. On the average the pearl spends one to four years in the oyster and grows to between 6 mm to 9mm in size. Even though pearls are harvested en masse on pearl farms, producing a quality pearl is an extremely rare event. It is estimated that half of all nucleated oysters do not survive — and of those that do, only 20% bear marketable pearls.

The company found a six story building at 653 Fifth Avenue which was owned by banker Morton F. Plant. Cartier proposed a trade, their most valuable strand of pearls, which at the time were valued at $1,000,000 for the building. Mrs. Plant gladly accepted the deal. 653 Fifth Avenue is still the current address of Cartier New York.