Cultured pearls have held classification as precious gemstones in the fine jewelry industry for over a century. Buying cultured pearl jewelry is buying fine jewelry, by any standard the industry applies.
Care & Keeping
Finding a replacement clutch back is simpler than it sounds. Fine jewelry posts are made to a consistent gauge, so specifying metal type and whether you want standard or comfort-back size at any jewelry counter will fit virtually any post earrings you own.
The Perfect Gift
June's three birthstone designations, pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone, represent distinct gem categories with no material overlap. The range of origins, optical phenomena, historical significance, and price points across the three creates a birthstone grouping with greater material diversity than any other month in the standard calendar.