The Pearl Guide

Star Pearl Necklace Colors Guide: White, Purple & Orange

Expert guide to star pearl necklace colors in 2026. Discover white, purple, and rare orange freshwater star pearls with 20+ years of jewelry expertise.

Pearl Star Earrings Guide: Find Your Perfect Celestial Style

Discover the perfect pearl star earrings for you! Complete guide covering styles, quality, and design tips to find your ideal celestial jewelry.

Close-up of drill hole on a real freshwater pearl showing solid nacre texture compared with imitation pearl coating buildup

How to Tell If Pearls Are Real: Care, Value & Re-Stringing

Written by Alya — freshwater pearl farmer & jewelry maker at Alya Pearls. People usually arrive here after typing one of two searches: “how can you tell if pearls are real?” or “string of pearl...

Freshwater Pearl Necklace Guide: Length, Styles & Meaning

Written by Alya — freshwater pearl farmer & jewelry maker at Alya Pearls. If you’ve ever searched “pearl necklace” and felt overwhelmed by styles, lengths, and price ranges—you’re not alone. Pe...

Freshwater Pearl vs Saltwater: Complete 2026 Guide

Discover freshwater pearl beauty in 2026! Learn key differences between freshwater and saltwater pearls in shape, durability, and cost for smart jewelry buying.

Pearl Science Laboratory vs GIA: How It Compares to GIA, GUILD, and Other Pearl Labs

Learn about Pearl Science Laboratory (PSL) certification and how it compares to GIA and GUILD for Akoya pearls in 2026. Expert buying guide.

Chinese Pearl Science Laboratory certificate

Can You Trust Pearl Certifications? Expert Guide 2026

Discover which Pearl Certifications to trust in 2026. Learn about GIA, GUILD, GRC, and China Pearl Science Institute for saltwater and freshwater pearls.

Fresh oyster meat displayed after pearl harvesting showing edible parts can be consumed

Can Pearl Oyster Be Eaten? Pearl Farmer's Honest Answer 2026

Can pearl oyster be eaten? Yes! Pearl oysters are safe to eat with briny, savory flavor. Learn what pearl farmers do with massive harvests in 2026.

Loose pearls waiting for string necklace

Pearl Necklace Restringing Guide: DIY Jewelry Repair Tips

Learn how to restring your freshwater pearl necklace with our complete DIY guide. Expert tips for pearl jewelry repair and maintenance at home. How to string a pearl necklace or fix a pearl necklace.

Can Pearl Be Eaten? The Truth About Pearls And Pearl Powder

Can pearl be eaten safely? Learn the truth about jewelry pearls, edible pearl powder. Discover what's safe to consume and what to avoid.