Elite Gifts

In their natural state, pearls have been harvested and crafted into elegant jewelry for centuries. More recently, pearl farms in the Far East and even parts of America have eliminated the guesswork and danger inherent to pearl diving by cultivating the prized commodities. It’s no longer easy to determine at first glance whether a pearl was pulled up from the ocean deep or taken from a freshwater oyster bed.

Although round pearls are often thought of as the gold standard for fine necklaces, other shapes of pearls are equally coveted for their aesthetic potential. Pearl earrings are typically fashioned from drop-shaped pearls, and with a bit of creativity the unusual “baroque” style pearls can be used as well. Genuinely round pearls are exceedingly rare and expensive, so it’s no wonder that the other types of specimens are even more popular.