Pearl Luna Blog

Freshwater pearl drop earrings with lab-grown diamond studs in 18k gold plated sterling silver

How to Choose Earrings for Your Face Shape: A Flattering-Fit Guide

Find the most flattering earrings for round, oval, square, heart, and long face shapes with one simple rule and a 30-second mirror test.

How to Choose Earrings for Your Face Shape: A Flattering-Fit Guide

Find the most flattering earrings for round, oval, square, heart, and long face shapes with one simple rule and a 30-second mirror test.

Model wearing Pearl Luna freshwater pearl jewelry crafted in 925 sterling silver

What Does 925 Sterling Silver Mean? A Jewelry Buyer's Guide

What the 925 stamp on your jewelry actually means, how sterling silver compares to silver-plated and brass, and how to tell you're buying quality.

What Does 925 Sterling Silver Mean? A Jewelry Buyer's Guide

What the 925 stamp on your jewelry actually means, how sterling silver compares to silver-plated and brass, and how to tell you're buying quality.

Model wearing layered freshwater pearl necklaces in sterling silver and 18k gold

How to Layer Necklaces: The Spacing Formula That Always Works

A practical guide to layering necklaces: the 2-inch spacing rule, how many chains to wear, and how to keep layers from tangling.

How to Layer Necklaces: The Spacing Formula That Always Works

A practical guide to layering necklaces: the 2-inch spacing rule, how many chains to wear, and how to keep layers from tangling.

Close-up of a cascade freshwater pearl necklace with pearls layered on a delicate gold chain

How to Tell If Pearls Are Real: 6 At-Home Tests That Actually Work

Six simple tests you can run at home to tell real pearls from imitations — plus why cultured freshwater pearls absolutely count as real.

How to Tell If Pearls Are Real: 6 At-Home Tests That Actually Work

Six simple tests you can run at home to tell real pearls from imitations — plus why cultured freshwater pearls absolutely count as real.

Model wearing freshwater pearl jewelry, showing the luster and even matching of well-sorted pearls

How to Judge Pearl Quality: Luster, Surface, Shape, and Matching

A practical guide to judging freshwater pearl quality — luster, surface, shape, size, colour and matching — and what the AAA and AA grades on a listing actually mean.

How to Judge Pearl Quality: Luster, Surface, Shape, and Matching

A practical guide to judging freshwater pearl quality — luster, surface, shape, size, colour and matching — and what the AAA and AA grades on a listing actually mean.

Beaded freshwater pearl necklace in sterling silver and 18k gold plating

How to Clean Sterling Silver and Gold-Plated Jewelry at Home (Without Damaging It)

A safe, step-by-step method for cleaning 925 sterling silver and 18k gold-plated jewelry at home — including what to never use on pearls and gemstones.

How to Clean Sterling Silver and Gold-Plated Jewelry at Home (Without Damaging It)

A safe, step-by-step method for cleaning 925 sterling silver and 18k gold-plated jewelry at home — including what to never use on pearls and gemstones.

Model wearing freshwater pearl jewelry, showing the natural white body color and soft overtone of real pearls against skin

Pearl Colors Explained: White, Pink, Lavender, and Black Freshwater Pearls

A plain-English guide to freshwater pearl colors — which shades occur naturally, which are dyed, and how to choose the one that suits your skin, your metals, and your wardrobe.

Pearl Colors Explained: White, Pink, Lavender, and Black Freshwater Pearls

A plain-English guide to freshwater pearl colors — which shades occur naturally, which are dyed, and how to choose the one that suits your skin, your metals, and your wardrobe.

Model wearing layered freshwater pearl jewelry in sterling silver and 18k gold

How to Store Jewelry So It Doesn't Tangle, Tarnish, or Scratch

A practical, material-by-material guide to storing pearls, sterling silver, and gold-plated jewelry so nothing tangles, tarnishes, or scratches.

How to Store Jewelry So It Doesn't Tangle, Tarnish, or Scratch

A practical, material-by-material guide to storing pearls, sterling silver, and gold-plated jewelry so nothing tangles, tarnishes, or scratches.

Model wearing a freshwater pearl necklace, showing how necklace length sits against the neckline

What Necklace to Wear With Every Neckline: A Complete Pairing Guide

A neckline-by-neckline guide to choosing necklace length and style — from crew necks and V-necks to strapless, turtlenecks, and halters.

What Necklace to Wear With Every Neckline: A Complete Pairing Guide

A neckline-by-neckline guide to choosing necklace length and style — from crew necks and V-necks to strapless, turtlenecks, and halters.

Model wearing freshwater pearl jewelry in 18k gold-plated sterling silver, illustrating a guide to measuring ring size at home

How to Measure Your Ring Size at Home: A Simple, Accurate Guide

Measure your ring size at home in under five minutes with a paper strip and a ruler — plus a US size chart, the mistakes that throw measurements off, and...

How to Measure Your Ring Size at Home: A Simple, Accurate Guide

Measure your ring size at home in under five minutes with a paper strip and a ruler — plus a US size chart, the mistakes that throw measurements off, and...

Single freshwater pearl bracelet in sterling silver and 18k gold, sized for a comfortable everyday fit

Bracelet Size Guide: How to Measure Your Wrist for the Perfect Fit

Find your bracelet size in two minutes: how to measure your wrist, how much length to add for the fit you want, and why beaded pearl bracelets size differently from...

Bracelet Size Guide: How to Measure Your Wrist for the Perfect Fit

Find your bracelet size in two minutes: how to measure your wrist, how much length to add for the fit you want, and why beaded pearl bracelets size differently from...

Model wearing freshwater pearl jewelry by Pearl Luna, a classic look for the mother of the bride

Mother of the Bride Jewelry: What to Wear (and What to Gift)

A practical guide to choosing mother-of-the-bride jewelry: how to match your dress neckline, why pearls are the classic choice, and what brides should gift their moms.

Mother of the Bride Jewelry: What to Wear (and What to Gift)

A practical guide to choosing mother-of-the-bride jewelry: how to match your dress neckline, why pearls are the classic choice, and what brides should gift their moms.