Pearls America offers links to other sites that provide information and useful reviews on pearls, pearl production, pearl jewelry and pearl shopping. Many of our personal favorites included. Please note that this material is presented for informational purposes only. PearlsAmerica.com is not connected to any of these sites or businesses. We therefore cannot be responsible for any of the content.
Highly Recommended Shorter Guides to Pearl Shopping/Pearl Education
Cultured Freshwater Pearls. A brief but fairly useful pearl buying guide at Ebay, written by a merchant with family in the pearl business. Covers many of the essentials in outline format. LINK
Pearl Qualities and Values. A short but complete orientation to pearls from the U.K. This is another beginner’s guide and it’s concise one-page format offers excellent comparison photos showing differences in pearl luster, surface and shape. Topics such as pearl color, nacre, freshwater versus saltwater, and pearl matching also covered. Recommended. LINK
eBay Australia's Pearls Buying Guide. Another Ebay resource, this one from down under. Not too long and covers topics such as pearl quality, maintenance and shopping quite adequately. LINK
Jewelers.org: Pearls. Offers a guide to purchasing pearls and includes pearl variety descriptions as well as advice for selecting a jeweler. Nice overviewe. LINK
eHow.com: How to Buy Pearls. A guide to selecting and buying pearls. Fairly useful. LINK
Larger or More Comprehensive Sites of High Value
Gemological Institute of America is a well know authority on all gemstones. Specialize in education and information about jewelry and the jewelry profession. LINK
Perles De Tahiti is very active in support efforts for the Tahitian pearl industry. LINK
Caribbean Gemological Institute: Pearls. Brief history, pearl types, grading specifics, shopping advice and how to care for pearls. LINK
Nova: The Perfect Pearl. Internet site for the PBS series, "Nova". "History of Pearls", "Culture of Freshwater Pearls, and "What's Killing the Oysters" included. Teacher's guide as well as children's activities available. Transcripts also may be downloaded. Wonderful site.LINK
BeMyPearl.com is a fine jewelry site that provides extensive background essays on pearls. Includes sections on pearl history, growing pearls, size, quality and care of pearls. Includes links. LINK
Jewelry-Paideia.com is an excellent source for third-party articles on various aspects of the pearl industry, consumer ties, etc. via link. Topics include "The Pearl: Wedding Gem", "Beware jewelers peddling AAAA cultured pearls", "A quick and dirty guide", "Tahitian 'Black' Cultured Pearls", "Which Pearl Size is Better?" "Pearl Mythology", and many other informative topics. Links are not limited to pearls and cover many other aspects of the jewelry world. LINK
All about Gemstones is another diverse site on the world of gems. On pearls, highly valuable sites include cultured pearls in Japan, China, Tahiti and the South Seas plus U.S. pearl farms. LINK
Other Short Articles and Larger Sites
Wedding Pearl Guide for selecting pearls appropriate for a wedding party, from the bride to the wedding party. Short but informative. LINK
Buying Guide for a Mikimoto Pearl Necklace is an Ezine article that provides a short introduction to the Mikimoto brand pearl necklace. While informative, the article also is a little biased. LINK
The Cultured Pearl Association of America is a non profit group for members of the cultured pearl industry in the United States. LINK
Other Suggested Sites
SpectrumJewelry.Com. Purchase Jewelry online at Wholesale Prices. LINK
Topearl. Pearl Jewelry Wholesaler in China, supplies pearl jewelry, cultured akoya pearls, freshwater pearls, pearl necklaces, bracelets, pearl earrings, pendants, rings and coral, turquoise, gemstone jewelry.LINK
Authentic Native American Jewelry. Most of their Turquoise jewelry and gemstone jewelry are one of a kind collectables, handmade by skilled Indian artists. LINK
Tahitian Pearls. Genuine Tahitian pearls in a wide variety of necklaces, charms, earrings, bracelets and other fine jewelry choices. Pearls in the finest shapes and quality plus a variety of sizes. LINK
Wine Gift Baskets and Wine Gifts. Choose from outstanding selection of Gourmet food and Wine Gift Baskets that feature California and New Mexico boutique wines for a unique gift experience. Shipping Gift Baskets nationwide. LINK
All Links. A directory of quality family-friendly sites. LINK
Rapid Prototyping Services. Harvest Technologies is a provider of rapid prototyping services. They produce quality functional prototypes, casting patterns and production parts in plastic, elastomeric and metal materials. LINK
Pearls America offers links to other sites that provide information and useful reviews on pearls, pearl production, pearl jewelry and pearl shopping. Many of our personal favorites included. Please note that this material is presented for informational purposes only. PearlsAmerica.com is not connected to any of these sites or businesses. We therefore cannot be responsible for any of the content.