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April 30, 2009
Lucky pearls
It has recently been reported that Alex Colyer who plays softball for the Baylors has a lucky pearl necklace that she wears to all her games. She says that she is very superstitious and that the pearl necklace is her good luck charm. It has fallen off a couple of times during a game and has needed to be restrung but she still holds onto it safely and would be lost without it.
So for those of you who haven't got themselves a lucky pearl necklace Mai Pearls have a few for you to choose from. This rice pearl necklace can be worn twice around the neck or perhaps you prefer a more classical style? What ever the preference, don't hold off getting one for too much longer.
Posted: April 30, 2009 11:05 AM
April 27, 2009
Full Bloom
As we see year in and year out, flowers or florals are big this season. They are a feminine way of marking that spring has finally arrived with summer just around the corner. So even though it may be raining, brighten up your winter wardrobe with some colourful floral accessories. How about these yellow jade flower earrings, or these mother of pearl flower studs or these drop pearl and flower earrings? Have a look and get inspired.
Posted: April 27, 2009 12:51 PM
April 24, 2009
Michelle goes nuts about pearls.
Michelle Obama has recently been spotted wearing a Tom Binns pearl necklace to a White House gala event. Get the same look but for a fraction of the price at Mai Pearls and follow America's First Lady's look by layering up a few ivory white pearl necklaces at different lengths. Such a striking look could not be easier to create.
Posted: April 24, 2009 11:11 AM
April 22, 2009
Will you be nude this summer?!
As Vogue.com so beautifully puts is, embrace fashion's softer side in tones of cafe au lait. This summer's hot look is cool looking shades of nude and oyster. Check out the catwalks here and accessorise with dangley ivory pearl earrings and a twist on a classic a cream pearl necklace.
Posted: April 22, 2009 11:37 AM
April 21, 2009
Qing Dynasty Photographs
Rare 19th Century photographs of Chinese life have gone on display in Beijing. John Thomson, a Scottish photographer who visited China from 1868-72, took them. If you can't quite make the trip to Beijing, here's a taster of the exhibition. Although there does not appear to be much pearl jewellery on display in the photos, there is plenty here!
Posted: April 21, 2009 11:21 AM
April 20, 2009
Luminosity
The May issue of Vogue reports that the shows really radiated with silk taffestas at Valentino and Dior, silk jacquards at Armani and carmine-red sequins at Alexis Mabille. If you fancy adding a touch of luminosity to your look, take a look at Mai Pearls' amethyst and pearl earrings which are wonderfully bright and even have a matching necklace!
Posted: April 20, 2009 11:18 AM
April 17, 2009
Vintage
In this month's Vogue, it seems as though the editors cannot get enough of Vintage. From top tips when buying on ebay to new and exciting vintage jewellery and clothing sites. Vintage is the word on all their lips. To get the finished look, add a long string of cream pearls and as Mai Pearls' pearl ropes are so long, they can be worn around the neck 3 times, making them perfect for any neckline and giving them great versatility.
Posted: April 17, 2009 12:39 PM
April 16, 2009
A pearl carpet?...
The Telegraph reported on 20th March 2009,
"A carpet studded with pearls and gems and commissioned for the tomb of the Prophet Mohammed has sold for £3.8m at an auction in Doha, Qatar.
The Pearl Carpet of Baroda, now the world's most expensive, is believed to have been created in India more than 100 years ago as a gift to the tomb in the holy city of Medina, Saudi Arabia.
Sotheby's said it had expected bidding for the Pearl Carpet of Baroda to start at $5 million and believed it would fetch a much higher price. Earlier estimates anticipated the lot fetching as much as £14.5 million. But the starting price was brought down to $4.5 million because there were few buyers than expected. It finally sold for almost $5.5 million.
The carpet is traditionally believed to have been commissioned by the maharajah of Baroda as a gift for the prophet's tomb. The maharajah died before the donation was made and the pearl carpet remained in his family.
It has an entirely embellished surface, studded with an estimated two million natural seed pearls known as basra which were harvested from the waters of the Gulf."
If you love pearls but prefer to wear them than walk over them, or your budget doesn't quite stretch as far as £3.8m, take a look at Mai Pearls.
Posted: April 16, 2009 11:05 AM
April 15, 2009
Pearl Wedding Jewellery
From my office window I can see a cherry tree full to bursting with fluffy white blossom. This blossom reminds me of the fact that the wedding season is fast approaching.
As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, we at Mai Pearls have had a little spring clean by making some changes to the website's home page. There is now a pearl wedding jewellery page which once clicked on, divides into bridal earrings, bracelets, necklaces and bridesmaids earrings, bracelets and necklaces. This has been done to make the online shopping experiance clearer and more focused for the customer. Of course the pieces chosen for these pages are just suggestions and if you feel that we have missed out any particular piece from the main collection, please do let us know by emailing us at info@maipearls.co.uk
Posted: April 15, 2009 02:41 PM
April 14, 2009
Ethical Pearl Jewellery
Easter is a little like Christmas in terms of supporting charities. It is fairly common to be able to buy a christmas card with part of the money going to a particular charity. This year I was able to buy an Easter card produced by Oxfam. It is the same with Mai Pearls. Everytime you buy something from our beautiful collection of pearl jewellery, you are in turn supporting a charity. The charity that we currently support is called Operation Blessing and 10% of Mai Pearls profits go to their educational program in south China. So why not make your money go further and not only buy some stunning jewellery but also support those that need a little extra help?
Posted: April 14, 2009 12:13 PM
April 08, 2009
A summer of colour
However dark and dull the economic future may look at the moment, according to London Fashion Week, bright colours are going to be big this summer. From hot orange, shades of pink from pale peachy blush to hot fuchsia, greens and royal blues, muted tones are definately out. Not the easiest colours to wear for pale complexions, these colours are however great when worn as accessories including jewellery. To view the complete spring summer 09 collection click here and enjoy all that colour!
Posted: April 8, 2009 04:03 PM
April 06, 2009
Spring Clean
This year, Mai Pearls has had a major spring clean of the site and we have developed what we hope is a clearer and easier to navigate site. The home page is where most of the change can be found with new categories such as Pearl Wedding Jewellery with a click through option to view bridal jewellery suggestions along with bridesmaid jewellery suggestions. The images are larger and clear now with an option to view a detail of each design.
We hope that you enjoy the new and improved site! www.maipearls.co.uk
Posted: April 6, 2009 02:49 PM
April 03, 2009
What Luxury
Last month Mai Pearls was listed on Sheerluxe.com, a luxury online directory for anything from ideas for gifts to wedding jewellery. It really is a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration and all the products simply ooze luxury. Click on the above link to see more.
Posted: April 3, 2009 10:11 AM
April 01, 2009
Not On The High Street
Mai Pearls are delighted to announce that they are now a partner of Not On The High Street - a website full of original ideas for gifts or for your own home or children. You will find Mai Pearls listed under various headings including "ethical jewellery", "bridal jewellery" and "fashionable jewellery". We have sadly not been able to list the entire collection however, your favourites have been included! To view the whole collection, please visit our website www.maipearls.co.uk
Posted: April 1, 2009 11:00 AM