Twelve Pearls gives everyone the opportunity to own and enjoy these stunning underwater gems. Our collection consists of Freshwater, Saltwater Akoya, Tahitian & South Sea Pearls. Whichever of our pearl jewellery you choose, we're sure they will take pride of place in your jewellery collection and treasured forever.

About Pearls

In the ever-changing world of hemlines and hairstyles, versatility is everything when it comes to keeping au courant with today’s fashion trends. Stylemakers from Jackie Kennedy Onasis to Madonna, however, have always seemed to agree on one thing: the appeal of pearls. Pearls have attracted and intrigued us for centuries. Sleek and modern with classical allure, today's designers continue to show them with everything from couture to casual wear.

Pearls are also the traditional gift given for a 30th Wedding Anniversary. They are such a perfect gift for such a special occasion, as pearls throughout history have represented purity, modesty, chastity and symbolise a happy marriage, lasting love and happiness.

Today we can enjoy a wonderful range of both natural and cultured pearls. Natural pearl growth occurs when a mollusk protects or soothes itself from an irritation. The irritant may be a parasite or other tiny invader. The layers of protection form what is called “nacre,” and is what gives pearl its subtle beauty. Cultured pearls form in basically the same way, except that humans foster the irritation by placing a shell bead and/or a piece of mollusk tissue into the animal.

Pearls are an amazing creation of nature!

Naturally occurring pearls are very rare and very expensive. That is why nearly all of the pearls sold today are cultured.

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