What is Mabe Pearl?

Mabe pearl is a dome-shaped cultured pearl grown on the inner shell of a mollusk. Different from the pearls we often see, mabe pearl is a kind of semi-spherical cultured pearl. It has two sides. One side is flat and the other side is round. The word "mabe" comes from the Amami dialect of the Ryukyuan language in Japan.

Mabe pearls are identified by their unusual shape which results from the manner in which the pearls grow. The process to cultivate Mabe pearls is different from the normal ones. The common mollusk for mabe pearls is Pteria penguin, or penguin wing oyster. It is found across the world in semi-tropical and tropical seas. Until it is harvested from the mollusk, the mabe pearl is considered a blister pearl. The mabe pearl is formed by first implanting a nucleus (pearl starter) to the interior side of the mollusk shell, instead of inside the mollusk's tissue. Once ready to harvest, the pearl is cut from the mollusk along with the attached shell. The shell backing and nucleus are removed. The pearl's hollow is filled with resin and a mother of pearl backing is placed on it. As a matter of fact, people spent long time and made great effort to cultivate mabe pearls from 19th century to 70’s in 20th century. As the development of cultivating techniques, the mabe pearls can be produced in large quantities.

Mabe pearls can come in many colors and sizes, and even shapes. As long as one side is flat, it is a mabe pearl. It can be round on the other side or oblong. The rarest mabe pearls are ones that are pink with gold swirls. Mabe pearls can be rainbow-like in color, containing several high-gloss colors. Their texture and luster is superior to that of a normal round pearl, but will never be as valuable because of the flat side.

Mabe pearl becomes popular in recent years because of its beautiful iridescence and luster. While everyone is still wearing normal pearl jewelry, you will be super chic in this kind of special one. Due to its special shape, mabe pearls are widely used for pearl earrings, pearl pendants and pearl rings.

Tell me this Mabe pearl set isn't adorable!?? They are designed to be classic. I have to admit that this kind of pearl style is usually considered to be plain and simple. But it never goes out of fashion. It is something you can have on no matter what you're wearing. For me, if we can wear them on a daily basis that means is worth more.


The circle design is gorgeous and though there are not many diamonds around the mabe pearl, but the mabe pearl pendant looks so chic and eye-catching. It is easily for everyday wear. The mabe pearl pendant is simple, but beautiful with incredible detail. The blue mabe pearl pendant keeps consistent with the simplistic beauty theme, and is very in tune with nature with its natural colors and shapes.

Pearl Necklace Outshines Vera Wang's Design

Vera Wang is a famous American fashion designer. She has spent more than twenty-five years in the fashion industry. After working as a fashion editor at Vogue for sixteen years, Wang launched her business in 1990 with a collection of bridal gowns. Then she becomes famous for her wedding gowns. There was no fashion in bridal until Vera Wang. Her designs are known for their sophistication and elegance, always constructed of the most luxurious fabrics and with a fashion-forward sensibility. Wang has made wedding gowns for many well-known public figures, such as Chelsea Clinton, Karenna Gore, Ivanka Trump and news reporter Campbell Brown. She has made wedding gowns for celebrities ranging from artists such as Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Victoria Beckham, Avril Lavigne, Jennifer Lopez to actresses such as Jennifer Garner, Sharon Stone, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Hilary Duff, Uma Thurman, Holly Hunter, Kate Hudson, and among various other celebrities.

Vera Wang is one of my favorite designers. It is my dream to have a bridal gown from Vera Wang. She really understands what women are thinking about. Her designs speak out women’s hearts. Vera Wang's philosophy remains simple and elegant and her voice clearly distinguished from other designers. She is a design expert that women turn to for advice. Vera Wang is creating a lifestyle that is the epitome of luxury - infinitely sophisticated and always modern.

In addition to bridal, Vera has also applied her unique sense of style to other aspects of fashion, such as jewelry. She has amazing ability to outshine the dresses with beautiful, affordable and timelessly style jewelry. Today, let‘s take a close look to master pieces of this fashion magician with irregularly pearl necklaces.

How stunning the whole dress style in the photo? Yes, it is super amazing and cool. Her work was so much sparkled that no one could take off their eyes. A simple black lady suit, clean makeup and cool hairstyle strike us as a competent woman. The pearl necklaces are super perfect! They are not eaten by the black color. Quite the contrary, the white irregular pearl necklaces outshine the black suit and make it more thrilled.

I am obsessed with this dress style in general but her pearl jewelry makes me insane. No one makes more gorgeous jewels than Vera Wang. I drink the black prince dress in with my eyes and the dress style goes straight to my heart. Black dress and white pearl necklace can work together so matching. The model looks indescribably beautiful and comfortable. Her one-shoulder black gown looks even hotter with the twisted pearl necklace. It is so easy for everyone to wear.

You’ll surely feel white pearl jewelry is perfect for adding dress interest. Yes, true. Vera Wang’s dress appears to have magnetic qualities. Black and white, this fabulous vintage suit brings a bright spot on the fashion world. With the same white pearl necklace, white one shoulder shirt, black loose-fitting trousers and black gloves, this look is a breath of fresh air.

Vera Wang’s dress changes from competent office lady to sweet girl, but one thing is clear – the white pearl necklace is the perfect jewelry for dress.

Red Carpet Show in 2011 Golden Globe Awards

The 68th annual Golden Globe Awards have been presented in the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, January 16th. The Golden Globes Awards ceremony is the biggest and most glamorous event in the Hollywood calendar, which is considered by the industry as the significant indicators for next month’s Oscars. The awards show was live broadcast. The required hours of red carpet footage is a real eye-popper show for fans!

Who is the best dressed fashion star? Have you noticed any few fashion trends? Olivia Wilde’s chocolate brown Marchesa gown with embroidered, sparkly beads is absolutely amazing! The shinning gold Christian Louboutin shoes, amazing! Olivia Wilde was the highlight of the 2011 Globes.


The Globes have always been long-gown optional, which is why Halle Berry’s sexy short dress is a welcome sight. Halle Berry's sparkly bracelets and earrings added her beauty. However, people are getting tired of her looks in black stier/leg bearing ensembles and expect her to wear something different.



Green looks beautiful with Angelina Jolie coloring. It’s a nice complement to the warm brown hair, her skin tone and it accentuate¬s her grey eyes. Her soft, flowing hairstyle works well with the soft, flowing gown style. The dress is a classic and simple. She always sticks with very simple, but classic silhouette¬s. She never dresses loud or extravagant. Her style is quiet but glamorous.


Christina Hendricks looks beautiful. The ruffles are lovely and the support undergarme¬nts give her a clean curve. However, the flower on the shoulder is way too big. It draws too much attention to itself and away from the lovely person wearing it. If the dress were green or blue or black it might work, but the red fights with her hair. Of course, she's gorgeous anyway.


Scarlett Johansson looks very elegant, old Hollywood, hair and all. She has a blend of old Hollywood style with an amazing smile. What an exquisite dress!

Natalie Portman is absolutely stunning in this soft pink dress. In fact, the dress is defined by her pregnancy. The rose is so distractin¬g on it. Without the rose it would have been to plain and not as successful¬ly as a maternity dress. Also, no matter what she wears, she always looks so poised, delicate and beautiful.

January Jones looks really spectacular in it. The dress is a great color for her. She obviously caught our eyes, fabulous! Not just anyone could pull that dress off. She has a perfect body and looks freaking hot.



Do you have any ideas in mind who are the best dressed and worst starts? Can you predict the new fashion trend in 2011? Catherine Zeta Jones, Angelina Jolie, Elisabeth Moss and Mila Kunis, emerald green was the color of choice for them. Because green is perfect for the season with depth and texture, emerging as the mainstream color this year. Once again, jewelry is very essential in the red carpet show. We can find millions of dollars of jewelry on the red carpet. However, we didn't see an abundance of necklaces this time. Instead, stars opted for showy cocktail rings or long, luxurious earrings or shinning bracelets.

Legend of Tahitian Pearls

Tahitian pearl, a living symbol of purity and perfection, is known as “Queen of Pearls ”. There have been many legends and stories of pearls. Now let’s take a look at the most popular one and experience how pearls are respected and admired in the history.

One day Amry, a diver, went to see the King's jeweler to sell him pearls he had found in the golden waters off Bahrain Island. On this same day, the beautiful Anouba, wife of Calife, halted her porters at the door of a merchant, to whom she showed a wonderful black pearl with a golden orient.

"Can you sell me a similar pearl?" she asked him.

The merchant took the pearl, placed it on a silk cushion and thought about it, his hands crossed on his chest like a worshipping Brahman. But he soon shook his head in a discouraging manner and replied, "There aren't two similar pearls in the world."

Amry, who had moved closer, repeated in a low voice the words of the merchant.

"So," said the beautiful Anouba, "you're not even trying to earn the twenty thousand sequins I'm offering as the prize of this jewel?"

"Princess", said the merchant bowing to the ground, "ask me for emeralds as big as pigeon eggs, arborescent agates, topaz cabochons gleaming like the eyes of a tiger and rubies from Ceylon that give off flames in the night. Your humble servant can place all of these treasures at your feet. But stars will fall like golden rain on the domes of your Palace before he can find a pearl similar to this one."

As he spoke, the Princess looking from behind her veil, Amry held himself leaning against a bamboo post, his eyes staring at the pearl.

"This man is one of your servants?" she asked the merchant.

Amry proudly raised his head and said, "I am Amry, the pearl diver; the son of my mother is free."

"Amry," Anouba said," do you want to earn twenty thousand sequins?"

"Better to ask me if I want to die," the pearl diver replied with a serious voice.

"What do you say?"

"There is," Amry continued, "in two hundred fathoms of water in the bay of Bahrain Island, a coral reef where the old Phangar, the Gulf's most famous diver, found during his youth the black pearl that Prince Mescheb wears embedded in the pommel of his dagger. But Phangar has never returned to this chasm and he turns pale and shivers with terror when his small boat passes over the reef where he found the precious pearl.

"What did he see?" the beautiful Anouba asked with avid curiosity.

"When Phangar, his right foot in the stirrup of the sounding line, gave the signal to his companions, and the lead weight attached to the rope pulled him into the chasm, he went through a layer of emeralds that rumbled and bubbled around him like lava from a volcano. The shock was so violent when the sounding line touched bottom that he fell on his hands and knees. The sharp strips and pointed coral, whose sting burns like red-hot iron, drew blood from a hundred wounds, but he couldn't complain. He had gone to work and already had some twenty shells in his canvas sack when it seemed like the reef was rising near him and a floating mass, grayish like the coral, was slowly moving forward by wriggling its long, pliable branches like vines. One of its branches slid across his naked chest and attached itself there, but Phangar couldn't shout. A giant spider crab floated by two fathoms from his face, shooting a look at him, his eyes a pale green that looked like two bright rays of light.

"Phangar's companions, who remained in the small boat, feeling the calling rope suddenly stiffen, hastened to pull it up. The diver had lost consciousness and he was turned on his side, the signs of the monster's grasp."

"Well," said Calife's wife, "since you know so well where the black pearls are found, you must dive in the Bahrain Golf, kill the monster who guards the treasures and bring me the pearl that I desire, the one I want."

Amry replied: "I have an old, crippled mother who lives only from my work. I am engaged to a woman who is an orphan and whom I love and must protect. What's more, I would be uselessly risking my life to satisfy your desire, since there are no two pearls the same in all of the oceans."

Anouba looked at the diver for a minute from behind the veils of her Yachmack, and then told him, "Come to the Palace tomorrow at five in the morning."

Then she got back into her palanquin.

The next day, Amry dressed in his finest clothes and went to the Calife Palace. A black deaf-mute, who was waiting at the entrance to the gardens, led Amry to the living quarters of the Princess. Anouba, always veiled, was leaning against the cushions of a sofa. She made a sign to the black man, who bowed like an bow and disappeared immediately.

"Approach," the Princess told the diver.

He took two steps forward and bent to the knees.

"You said," repeated Anouba, "that nature cannot create two similar pearls. Look!"

And her arm, covered with jingling bracelets, went around her face, lowering the silky gauze that veiled her.

Amry let out a shout of admiration and remained as motionless as a stone statue. It wasn't with her eyes that the Princess looked at him. It was with two black diamonds embedded in a fairy's face, polished like ivory, whiter, purer than a fleur de lis bathed in the light of the moon. The flash that had dazzled Amry died away little by little, as if it were veiled by a cloud, and he only saw two doe eyes, full of exhilaration and warm fragrance that looked into his heart.

Anouba opened her lips to speak, but Amry extended his arms towards her, murmuring in a broken voice: "I will look for the pearl at the bottom of the Bahrain chasm, and I will leave my blood and my skin on the pointed coral, as I have left my heart and my soul here!"

The next day, at the first sign of dawn, Amry took his small boat and headed to the area where he knew to find the treasure. When it descended to the bottom of the sea, he hurried to fill up his canvas sack with the most beautiful shells. He was preparing to go back up to the surface when he spotted an extraordinarily big oyster in rock crevice. He grabbed hold of it. But at the same time, a monster that he had never before seen until it rushed towards him and, in doing so, tried to suffocate him. Amry fought with all his strength. He felt life slipping away through the many wounds. Finally, with a supreme effort, he managed to free his right hand and plunged his dagger between the two eyes of the gigantic spider crab.

He made the call signal and his companions hurried to bring him up. But when he arrived under the light of day, he had lost so much blood from his eyes, nose and mouth that he fainted and didn't come to until several hours later in the palace of the wife of Calife, where she had him brought.

When he revived, he was surprised to find himself in this unknown place, and especially to see the beautiful Princess alone with him, her face uncovered.

"Well," she said with a melodious voice, "were you successful?"

"Yes," replied Amry, "the monster drank my blood, but I killed him, and here is the treasure that he guarded at the bottom of the ocean." He held out the opened oyster, which held a marvelous pearl even more beautiful than that of Prince Mescheb.

The princess let out a shout of admiration and remained in ecstasy before this incomparable jewel of nature.

"Tell me what you want," she told him. "If you wish, my fortune is yours."

But Amry, bowing at her feet, told her: "Princess, keep your riches. Amry wouldn't know what to do with them. You have taken his heart and soul. The poor diver, who can't hope to have your love, prefers to take his life."

And more rapid than a thought, he plunged his dagger into his heart.

(Source: "Royaume de la Perle" by Leonard Rosenthal, Editions Payot et Cie, Paris, 1919, 210 pages)

How to tell dyed and natural pearls

High quality dyed pearls can be quite beautiful. When you first start looking at pearls, maybe it is hard for you to realize that black was a dyed color in freshwater or Akoya. There are some ugly dyed pearls too. Some dyed black pearls that have a sooty look. They will remind us of home-dyed hair, which is a kind of over-colored and unnatural. Therefore, a lot of people are faced with the question how to tell dyed pearls.

Let’s get to know how pearls are dyed firstly. Generally speaking, infiltration is the common method of dyeing pearls. Dyestuff is penetrated into the pearl surface through infiltration. Freshwater pearls can be dyed easily in a short time (few hours or few days) because of the soft nacre. While South Sea pearls need much more time (one or two months) and are very costly to be dyed. Due to the compact nacre, it requires a strong light to accelerate the penetration and uniform distribution of dye, which is so called "laser dye," "radiation stain" or "roast color". Currently, the method can only be found in the South Sea pearls. And some golden South Sea pearls are dyed and even look more beautiful than natural golden ones. In other words, dyed golden South Sea pearls have metallic fluorescence which will make the golden color deeper because of long-term exposure of glaring light. As for Tahitian pearls, it has high failure rate in dyeing them and also extremely expensive. Therefore, people hardly find dyed Tahitian pearls in the market.

You may want to know some skills in distinguishing the dyed pearls and natural color pearls. Well, it is not difficult if the right methods are taken.

There are some tests Shecy can provide to help:

- Price test

Some types of true color pearls are typically expensive, e.g. Tahitian pearl, Golden South Sea pearl, Akoya pearl with Rose overtone (Hanadama pearl). If the price is unbelievably low and the merchant doesn't own a special reason for this price. The pearls are probably treated.

- Size test

If a pearl's diameter is smaller than 9mm, and is marked as Tahitian pearl or Golden South Sea pearl, that must be false color. For almost all Tahitian and South Sea pearl, expect for their Keshi pearls, are larger than 9mm. Akoya oysters, on the other hand, can only produce a wide range of pearls below 9mm.

- Drilled-hole test

Look at the drilled hole of a pearl. If the nucleus looks dark and nacre inside looks white, the pearl is dyed. The other clue that indicates dyed pearl is dye concentrating around the drill hole or on some spot of pearl surface.

- Color test

Observe the pearl color carefully. Any of the following clues would indicate whether the pearl is dyed or not.

Anyway, dyed pearls are not fakes, but people can get them much easier than pearls of natural color. They fulfill people's desire of special fashion in different occasions while cost less. For their soared price, few people can afford natural black or golden pearl, treated pearl is undoubtedly a great invention to fit different tastes and trends.

Choosing Appropriate Pearls for Customers at Different Budget

The main goal of ShecyPearls is customer satisfaction. Our services are available for individuals and for business owners in the pearl area. Here are some tips for pearl-love customers at different budget.

1) Tahitian pearls are the only natural black pearls in the world. But they are not always black. Often they are black with green, peacock, silver or grey overtone. Tahitian cultured pearls generally range in size from 8 mm to 16 mm. There is no more appropriate pearl than this kind to show your taste if you are fond of black color and it is within your budget. (USD200-800)

2) South Sea pearls have a satin-like shine that is unlike any other kind of pearl. They are harvested after a minimum of two years allowing for a larger size. Therefore, the average size of a South Sea pearl is 13 mm, with most harvests producing a range of sizes from 9 mm to 20 mm. If you are a high end consumer, the largest and rarest of cultured pearls---South Sea pearls will never let you down.(over USD 800)

3)If you are particular about the luster, I would like to recommend you Akoya pearls.They are distinguished by their brilliant luster. This is a very outstanding brilliance that displays a mirror-like reflective quality. Not even Tahitian and South Sea pearls can compare to Akoya's high luster and shine. They are truly one of the most lustrous pearls in the world. (USD200-800)

4) Getting gorgeous doesn't mean you have to empty out your wallet. Freshwater pearls enjoy a good reputation for reasonable price and high quality. They are best known for their diversity of size, shape, quality and many natural colors. Various shapes, colors and sizes are available for your reference.(USD50-500)

Tahitian Pearls, the Mainstream in the Pearl World

Mainstream is what's the new trend. However, contrary to popular belief, Tahitian pearl is not a new pearl type. Centuries ago, humans have symbolically decorated themselves with Tahitian pearl jewelry in order to denote the high social status.

So, what is Tahitian pearl? Tahitian pearls are produced in the black-lipped oyster ‘Pinctada margaritifera’, in and around Tahiti and the French Polynesian islands. This oyster itself is quite large - sometimes over 12 inches across and weighing as much as 10 pounds - which often results in much larger-than-average pearls. The pearls are unique because of their natural dark colors. Most "black" Tahitian pearls are not actually black, but are instead silver, charcoal, or a multitude of colors with the dominant color being green. Truly black pearls are among the most beautiful pearls in the world, and are extremely rare. The affordable price, distinctive features and noble symbol, Tahitian pearls are rapidly regaining popularity in pearl culture in recent years.

Since the black Tahitian pearls appeal to both woman and man, some people use Tahitian pearls to illustrate an important aspect of their lives, such as a romantic relationship. For example, couples often get matching Tahitian pearl rings in order to materialize their love and dedication towards each other. This is particularly popular among married couples, since such a gesture epitomizes the ultimate commitment. Tahitian pearls are permanent, just like how love is meant to last forever too.

Just as importantly, Tahitian pearls can reflect the values and beliefs of an individual. Nowadays, they are viewed as the King in the pearl world. They are the symbol of charm and elegance. They are often translated into meaningful or profound ideas that one holds dearly to his or her heart. This is why Tahitian pearl should be regarded as more than just a simple beauty accessory.

As Tahitian pearls become more acceptable in the pearl world, now is the chance to express you through pearls. Keep in mind that Tahitian pearl represents a kind of high taste and shows your unique personal style.