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Legendary women and their love for June Birthstone, Pearls

There is no other word that describes these June birthstones, pearls better than the word ‘Classic’. Pearls and pearl jewelry have an inexplicable and timeless grandeur to them, something that no other gemstone can offer. And perhaps that is why celebrities who were often spotted flaunting this superb creation of nature were no less than legendary themselves.

1. Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II with Pearl Necklace

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, like her mother Queen Elizabeth I was often seen wearing strands of pearls.

2. Coco Chanel

Coco Chanel with Pearl Jewelry

Famous French designer, and a fashion revolutionary as well as icon Coco Chanel was famous for accessorizing with pearls. She started trend of costume jewelry like never before. It is said that she would often mix stands of genuine pearls with those of fake pearls.

3. Princess Diana

Princess Diana with Pearl Necklace and Blue Sapphire

Princess Diana who was adored for the way she carried herself was very often seen wearing pearl choker. This choker with an oval sapphire at the center and seven strands of pearl was made out of a brooch that Queen Elizabeth II gifted on her wedding.

4. Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor with Pearl Necklace

Late Elizabeth Taylor was famous for her love for jewels as much as she was for her acting skills. Her jewelry collection was regarded as the one of the finest in the world. She even possessed “La Peregrina”, largest known pear shaped natural pearl.

5. Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama with Pearl Necklace

Our first lady, Michelle Obama is the new age icon who has made pearls again a fashion statement. Whether it is some social event or some public appearance, she swears by her pearls for the most classic look.

Know More About Pearls – June Birthstone

What’s the difference between a natural pearl and a cultured pearl?

18k-Yellow-Gold-Akoya-Cultured-Pearl-Pendant-with-Diamond-Accents-(1By3-ct.-tw.)_APY0063_Small Natural pearls are formed when an irritant makes its way into a pearl-producing animal. In protection; the animal coats the irritant in nacre(NAY-KAR)-a combination of organic substances that also makes up what we call mother-of pearl. Over a period, the layers of nacre build up around the irritant and form the organic gem we all know as pearl.

 

 

18k-White-Gold-Akoya-Cultured-Pearl-and-Diamond-Halo-Necklace-(1By6-ct.-tw.)_ANW0079_Small Cultured pearls are formed in the same way as natural pearls, with just one difference: they begin with man intervening with nature. To produce cultured pearls, man induces the pearl-growing process by placing an irritant-a mother-of-pearl bead into a mollusk. The animal is then placed back into the water and then monitored, cleaned, etc. until the pearl is ready to be harvested.

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Mikimoto, a Japanese man, is credited with developing modern pearl culturing techniques. By the early twentieth century, Mikimoto was selling his cultured pearls worldwide. Nearly all pearls sold today are cultured pearls. These are two main types: freshwater and saltwater. South Sea cultured pearls, Tahitian cultured pearls and Akoya cultured pearls are all types of saltwater pearls.

At Angara, we bring you Akoya cultured pearls studs, golden pearl studs, Akoya cultured pearls strands, pink pearl necklace, Tahitian pearl earrings, and Akoya pearl and diamond rings. When you are in the pearl section, remember that this pearl purchase will become a valued possession for succeeding generations. So, this is not just an ordinary pearl purchase, it is an investment you make, for posteriori.

As with all products at Angara, the quality of Akoya pearls remains uncompromised. The team of experts extends their assurance via Certificate of Authenticity. The pearl range is available at prices that are the most competitive in this segment. This is one section that you must visit when you are making a once in a lifetime purchase.

The 30 days return policy gives you ample time to have your pearl jewelry, and if at all you are dissatisfied, you can return it within 30 days of purchase, and get 100% of your money back.

Fun Fact About Pearls

La Peregrina is regarded as one of the most famous pearls in the world. It’s a pear shaped pear with the size of a pigeon’s egg. Famous owners of this pearl include Philip II of Spain, Napoleon III, Mary Tudor and Elizabeth Taylor.

June Birthstone: Pearl

Akoya-Cultured-Pearl-Strand-with-Gold-Clasp-and-Diamond-Accents-(18)_ANW0070_Small Nicole Kidman, Heidi Klum, and Angelina Jolie have one thing in common: they are all supposed to wear their birthstone, pearl. Pearl is the birthstone for the month of June as well as for the zodiac signs Gemini and Cancer. If you look around, there are celebrities preferring pearls time and again. Hailed as a royal obsession with Queen Elizabeth I, her namesake Elizabeth Taylor has often enough collected pearls from the world over.

Akoya-Cultured-Pearl-Pendant-with-Diamond-Accents-in-18k-White-Gold-(7-mm)_APW0078_Small In politics, first Lady Michelle Obama is frequently spotted wearing Akoya or south sea pearl necklaces. The same preference is shown by Oprah Winfrey, titan of TV. Other people in news who have been spotted wearing pearls are – Halle Berry, Kate Winslet, Uma Thurman, Salma Hayek, Sarah Jessica Parker, to use some of the better known names. These women are well acquainted with the timeless appeal of pearls, and depend on them to convey an image at once elegant and sophisticated, timeless and classic. And of course, to be in the very best taste.

Pearls may be among the favorite accessories of the worlds rich and famous, but that doesn’t make them completely out of reach for the more ordinary folk. With current modernization, now you could have Akoya pearls delivered to your doorstep. As the popularity of pearls soars, you can ride the wave with Angara’s classic pearl jewelry.

AEY0056_Small Browse through our Akoya cultured pearls studs, golden pearl studs, Akoya cultured pearls strands, pink pearl necklace, Tahitian pearl earrings, and choose the one that most suits your needs. Browsing through the pearl section, bear in mind that this purchase will become a valued possession that would be passed down through succeeding generations. So,it is not just an ordinary jewelry purchase, it is an investment you are making, of yourself for yours.

As with all products at Angara, the quality of pearls remains uncompromised. The team of experts extends their assurance via Certificate of Authenticity. The pearl range is available at prices that are the most competitive in this segment. The reason is that at Angara, all pearls are sourced directly, with no middlemen. This is one section that you must visit when you are making a once in a lifetime purchase.

The 30 days return policy gives you ample time to have your pearl jewelry, and if at all anything is amiss, you can return it within 30 days of purchase, and get 100% of your money back.

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