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“Yohji Yamamoto’s collection of jewelry for Mikimoto, unveiled in Paris on Wednesday, is an inspirational vision of the dark side of the moon - rendered by the Japanese pearl company into sculptural pieces…gleaming pearls nestling in white gold discs, each of a slightly different caliber to correspond to the phases of the moon, a pair of cuff bracelets, twisted like a whirl of the wind, and earrings as glistening, mercury-colored drops both come under the collection’s title of “Stormy Weather.
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Shown in a studio where steamy clouds belched as a backdrop, this collaboration has brought the freshness of a modern-minded designer to the classical beauty of pearls.”
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The unspoken magic of pearls is that they seem almost a more intimate gift, as if you have passed every test your lover could think of, and he has given you pearls as a reward. If your lady has captured your heart forever, a gift of pearls will tell her so. Our selection of pearls in our online auction will provide you with many gorgeous selections with which you can express your love.

Katie Couric may not be able to pull her weight as a serious newscaster but she does a marvelous job modeling pearls. This is such a classic and tailored look that you can easily see why a pearl necklace has to be a jewelry wardrobe staple.

Be it one simple strand or several, the pearl necklace can also do duty as a basic in bridal jewelry, their pure luminescence often favored by brides.

Gifts for bridesmaids? Explore our online selection of pearl necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets. Bidz.com is the place to bid on the perfect pearl jewelry to adorn your wedding party.

Paris Hilton may not know much about proper behavior but the woman does know fashion. Here we have a veritable feast of gold. Whether you style yourself as Paris Hilton with big, dangling, gold earrings or chandelier style earrings dripping with gemstones or simple slender gold or silver hoops, you can not go wrong with a little bit of earring extravagance during the festive summer season.

Our online collection of earrings simply can’t be beat. From bold bling to simple and dignified pearls, start bidding now on your favorite summer baubles to add new zest to your summer jewelry collection.

“Pearls, according to Indian mythology, were dewdrops from heaven that fell into the sea. They were caught by shellfish under the first rays of the rising sun, during a period of full moon. In India, warriors encrusted their swords with pearls to symbolize the tears and sorrow that a sword brings.”

Pearls are also the modern birthstone for the month of June. They have been called “diamonds of the sea”, and rightly so. It can take as long as 8 years for a pearl to be formed. They have always been associated with classic and dignified style and in days gone by, pearls were often the very first piece of jewelry a young girl traditionally received.

Browse through our online collection of pearl necklaces and earrings and bracelets and find the classic pearl piece for your special someone.

Pearls have always meant classic sophistication. Be it one strand or several, as chokers or pendants or earrings, pearls are a demure but authoratative piece of jewelry and, according to an article entitled We’re the New Girls in Pearls, they are making a big comeback.

“Usually associated with maiden aunts and royalty, this season pearls are on the catwalks of Karl Lagerfeld, Christian Lacroix and Marc Jacobs, and are being worn by film stars such as Lindsay Lohan and Angelina Jolie.”

Actress Elizabeth Barnes tells the following story.

“My string of pearls was given to me on my 18th birthday by my mother.

They were presented to her by my grandmother when she reached that age and in turn my grandmother received them from her mother when she turned 18.

They were originally given to my great-grandmother by her husband, and so the necklace is perhaps 100 years old. It must be worth several hundred pounds.

One of my earliest memories is of playing in my mother’s bedroom. I must have been only five, but I would try on her shoes and beg to be allowed to play with her jewellery, especially her string of pearls.

Then I would admire my reflection at her dressing table. High heels and pearls were my favourite look.”
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In early April America lost the legendary Kitty Carlisle Hart at the age of 96. Vibrant to the end, Kitty Carlisle was known well by the Boomer generation who grew up with her and has long stood as the epitome of glamor. Here she wears her signature pearls and a simple broach. A dancer, singer and staunch supporter of the arts, Hart was still making appearances as late as this past fall. She and her flair for fashion and the good life will be missed.

You can also enjoy the sophistication and elegance of pearls, an ageless symbol of subtle refinement. Browse through our auction collection of pearls online and choose between many classic and sophisticated bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings.

Like all precious gems, the pearl is wrapped in lyrical myths and lore. At one time deemed to be the most precious jewel on the planet,people thought that they were made from the tears of the gods or by lightning striking the sea and only people of rank were permitted to wear them.

Thought to be the oldest known gem, with records of the pearl’s first appearance going back before the 5th century in China, Roman soldiers wore strands of pearls going into battle, believing that they offered protection. Even as late as the 1900s pearls were accessible only to the extremely wealthy.

Pictured here is the famed pear shaped La Peregrina Pearl which once was swallowed by Elizabeth Taylor’s dog. Before that unhappy journey, the La Peregrina Pearl adorned the necks of Queen Mary and Queen Margaret of Spain.

There can be no more appropriate expression of gratitude and love for a mother this coming Mother’s Day. Look through our auction selection of luminous pearls and find your mother the pearls that will tell her that you think she is royalty.

Super model Petra Nemcova is now the new face of New York Jewelry retailer, Fortunoff. The last well known figure to sport their line of jewelry was Lauren Bacall. As Lauren was the beauty of her day, Nemcova exemplifies the beauty and vibrancy of the young woman of today.

In addition to gracing Fortunoff advertising, Nemcova is lending her name to a line designed collaboratively with Fortunoff’s design team.

Nemcova, a tsunami survivor, will allocate a portion of the proceeds from her collection to The Happy Hearts Club, a charity she favors.

“For me, jewelry is an easy way to make a personal statement with your look. I feel very blessed to now be a part of the Fortunoff team, and the pieces I designed not only add a glamorous and sexy touch to any outfit, they add a bit of light and hope to your outlook each and every day,” explained Petra Nemcova.”
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View this citrine and pearl necklace in our collection to see a piece that follows the vibrant and sassy look of the jewelry Petra is wearing.

“Pearls among this spring’s hottest accessories. But they’re not your grandmother’s pearls. The trends run the gamut this year, from stunning South Sea strands to layered luxury. This season, designers break from bling, sending models sashaying down the runway adorned with pretty pendants and floral motifs.
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“Always on the pulse of fashion, Iridesse Pearls responds to the fashion world’s latest trends by introducing a color-drenched collection for spring 2007,” says Inezita Gay of Iridesse. “Our spring pieces enhance the natural beauty of the pearl by featuring unexpected colors and designs for an instant update to any outfit.”
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We not only have your grandmother’s pearls, we have your mom and sisters and sweetheart’s pearls too. Check out auction for your choice of “spring’s hottest accessories.”