Hello 2010!

Happy New Year 2010 everyone!

How fast time has flown since my last post in 2009. December last year was really a busy time for me. I moved to a new place and hurried up to get things organized hoping that I could feel a home-sweet-home atmosphere within a week or two. Boy, I was wrong! There were always issues that I had to handle with great patience and that left me with no chance to update my blog until today.

Besides having a new place to live in, December 2009 also marked publication of my first earrings project in a British magazine Bead issue 19, December 2009/January 2010. The earrings showcase wonderful artisan lampwork glass beads made by Lorna Prime and paired with Swarovski crystals and sterling silver findings. When I made them, I ensured that all elements would get noticed and the design is simple enough even for a beginner to follow. Better get a copy to prove it!

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How to Recover Pearl's Natural Luster ?

Without any caring for several decades ,you may be shocked that the natural luster of pearl has gone. Due to the unsteady mineral aragonite, which is the main component of pearl , it will become common calcite and turns yellow gradually.


If the yellowing is still limited to the surface, we can adopt a method to recover its natural gloss.

Soak it in the 1%--5% diluted hydrochloric acid or hydrogen peroxide for a moment . Wait until the yellow shell has been dissolved and take pearl out quickly, wash and dry it and then you will find the aging skin is removed, and the glorious charming color comes back again.Do remember do not soak it in the diluted hydrochloric acid for a long time so as to prevent the pearl from being destroyed.

Pearl Jewelry ---- A New Taste of Vogue Man

When famous football superstar David Beckham attends various public occasions with his wife Victorian,we often find a black pearl pendant round his neck. and the black pearl fully highlights his image of a confident and robust man. His attractive and fashion dressing style proves that pearl jewelry is not exclusive to woman.

Black pearl is appropriate to man. Simple design strengths the masculine and individual looking. For example, the Tahitian black pearl ring ,which is shown above, emphasizes on neat symmetry and reveals the identity of the extraordinary, magnificent, rights and dignity.

The dominant theme should always be simple when man with pearl jewelry. Stringing one or more Tahitian pearls together with a leather rope , and then just matching with the casual dressing, you will be the arbiter of fashion.

Reveal you the Mystery of Perfect Pearl

Tens of thousands of pearl lovers are puzzled about whether there are perfect pearls in the world or not. It remains as one of secrets of nature.Actually, the appearance of pearl is the reflection of calcium carbonate crystals and shell keratin.In an ideal state, the surface should be smooth and clean. Due to the complex and changing external environment, the skin tends to deviate from the ideal state and many defects are formed, such as grooves, bump, spot, cracks, pits, black spots, gaps, tip, etc. Little change in water temperature and ion concentration can lead to the steady growth of crystal and structure, and finally result in relatively smooth skin.However, it is also the common sense that water temperature and ion concentration are impossible unchanged all the time and then the blemish on the skin is inevitable.

For better understanding, Shecy Pearls tries to take some examples. A baby comes to the world without any flaws in the skin? When a baby is born, she or he will be an unique individual with her or his own birthmark or mole more or less. As regards gold, we cannot find 100% pure gold in the world. Let alone gems and jades.The comparison between pearl and human being proves that imperfect is nature.

Never worry about the imperfect pearl will ruin your beauty. It is said that 1.5 meters is the standard social distance ,which is far enough to see the blemish on your pearl. Other people will not easy to find the blemish even in a closer distance. What they focus and surprise about is your elegant beauty the pearl gives to you.

ShecyPearls makes great efforts to diminish the imperfection such as concealing the blemish by punching . What we try to convince you is that every pearl is a child of nature with its own characteristic, thus we should respect them and cherish them as our babies.

How to Care Your Pearl Jewelry

Pearl is composed of about 2 to 4% water along with calcium carbonate and an organic binder called conchiolin. Because of the poor chemical stability, it is easily oxidized and turns to be yellow. However, if you take care of pearl properly, it can remain fine for more than 100 years. On the contrary, it will be devalued without proper treatment.Therefore, please keep in mind the following suggestions.

The best way for caring pearls is to wear pearl jewelry as much as possible. Oil and sweat from our body can protect the pearl's skin.

Keep away from the kitchen. Pearls are easily damaged by chemicals or eaten away by acids such as vinegar and lemon juice. Heat can also turn pearls brown or dry them out and make them crack.

Never clean by water. The chlorine in the water will damage the luster.Cleaning them with a moist towel and laying the pearls flat on it. After the towel is dry, they should be dry.

Safe deposit boxes are not the best place for pearls.Please keep in a jewelry box with silk. Try to take them out occasionally and expose them to humidity or moisture.

Keep away from perfume, hair spray and cosmetics. And store pearls alone in case that they may be scratched by other jewelry.

To be A Sophisticated Pearl Jewelry Buyer

The strong desire to possess means greed to some degree. However, it can not describe the situation when women are filled with lust for jewelry. And the lust for the pearls must be not overdone, because they are beauty and affordable for most of people.You can benefit a lot from the following aspects and become a sophisticated pearl jewelry buyer.

Noble descent.There are various types of pearls, but only a few particular species are concentrated by the market. And they are worthy of collection.Akoya pearls are originated from Japan and regarded as the first-class sea water pearls. They are small and just 2-11mm in diameter.South Sea pearls are cultivated in Australia, Indonesia, Philippines and Burma.South Sea pearls are the world's largest pearl and about 8-18 in diameter.Black pearls are not necessarily black. They are from the Gulf of California and some people call black pearls from the rainbow-lipped oyster "rainbow pearls" because of their natural rainbow-like colors.

The shape.Shape of pearl is very important. Generally speaking, fine round pearls are recognized as the most beautiful pearl. At the same time, the shape of drop is rare and attractive. Due to their own unique charm and value, off-round , baroque and button shapes are quite popular.

The quality.As a matter of fact,perfect pearl doesn't exist in the world. More or less, we can find blemish on the skin of pearls. That's to say, the fewer blemish, the more precious.

Mix Matching with Pearl Jewelry

After World War II, the whole world is stepping into a peaceful and prosperous age.And the classical lady image turns to be a popular trend again. Princess Diana of Wales undoubtedly is regarded as the symbol of this classical lady. Fans never forget her stunning appearance in a white pearl crown. The drop pearl earring strengthens the beauty of this lady. Pearl always be an active fairy, giving the endless inspiration to fashion designers.

Mix matching pearls inevitably turns to be the most vogue style for the present. It enriches the beauty of pearl, which can fully reveal woman’s charm. The backless dress goes perfectly with a long strand of pearl. Various changes can be created by the long pearl necklace (37inches or longer). For example, wearing it in a scarf style or making the pearls in the gradient way so as to show the natural vertical fall, which completely demonstrates the curve of back of a woman.

Pearl can be applied to costume designing and serves as the trimming on the collar, cuffs and waist. So long as you take full advantage of the features of pearl, it can perfectly meet your fashion demands.Usually, people would like to use pearl necklace with formal style dress. But you will surprise to find that pearl necklace also gives you a genuine sense of modern and personal style. For example, mix matching combines pearl necklace with jeans, which are totally different fashion elements, brings you casual and mature sense and even convenient to you as the business suit. Lovely cotton T shirt with a pearl necklace can also turn to be a romantic and naïve temperament. A long strand of necklace matches with leggings pant can create a kind of sweet and fashion hip-hop style.1960's geometric style dress, pearl bracelet and a knight jacket can show an image of neat and elegant. That is why pearls become one of modern fashion elements for modern women. Just try to get a simple pearl necklace, you can easily create various styles at your disposal.

Foolproof Tips for Looking Perfect with Pearl Accessory

Different dressing can make or mar the personality of a person. The type of your dress, as well as the way you style it, can go a long way in adding to your looks. All the people in this world are not gifted with the same type of dress. Here, we provide you with some tips for you by selecting the proper pearl accessory.

Short face is fit for thin pearl necklace, or the necklace with a pendant. While a long face should select short and thick pearl necklace. Earrings can be a large round structure, which will achieve the purpose that the long face looks short. Oval face can choose thin vertical style jewelry, such as fine jewelry chain, rod earrings, pearl necklace with a pendant and so on, which can make your face looks long. The heart face is suitable to any style of pearl jewelry. And for pear face, the larger earrings and bangs with short hair can also make your face harmony without make-up.

Generally speaking, summer and autumn are the best seasons for short pearl necklace. Because collar is low and you can easily catch other’s attention because of pearl necklace. However, long pearl necklace more suitable in spring and winter. Matching with the rope necklace, Chinese Cheongsams or wedding dress can make you more beautiful. With respect to size, it is no necessary to choose the big one. This is because, the bigger, the dearer. In most occasions, 8mm in diameter for each pearl in a stand of pearl necklace is reasonable for almost all the ladies.

As regards the pearl ring, you should pay special attention to your skin color when wearing the pearl ring. The pale yellow skin can match the cream, golden or pink pearl. White skin is more suitable to choose white, pink, silver or white pearl. Brown skin can choose dark purple or brown pearl.

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To celebrate the arrival of Christmas, do you plan to buy a Christmas gift for a woman you're dating? Have seen the First Lady Michelle Obama in pearl necklace? Her choice of accessories for the Time 100 Most Influential People dinner proved once again that she’s a fashion force to be reckoned with.

Undoubtedly, pearl accessories can be your preferred choice. Also, the pearl accessories are the ultimate piece of jewelry that will leave you feeling fabulous and will brighten up any outfit. The pearl accessories, again, is a reasonable price for something so gorgeous. The collection is something that everyone must have, the pieces are real statement pieces and the best thing about it is that it is affordable.

The pearl pendent is chic and universally flattering. Going with it seems perfectly timed.

The pearl ring reveals the peculiar radiant which represent the permanent love between lovers. Its glitter is enhanced on the finger.

The pearl necklace—specifically something simple and chunky but not expensive can update a dress you’ve already worn.

Various forms and shapes pearl earrings are timeless and infinitely sophisticated.

The pearl bracelet can turn a relatively boring dress into a real statement, and it will continue to sparkle through the night, catching the eye of many admirers.

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To celebrate the arrival of Christmas, do you plan to buy a Christmas gift for a woman you're dating? Have seen the First Lady Michelle Obama in pearl necklace? Her choice of accessories for the Time 100 Most Influential People dinner proved once again that she’s a fashion force to be reckoned with.

Undoubtedly, pearl accessories can be your preferred choice. Also, the pearl accessories are the ultimate piece of jewelry that will leave you feeling fabulous and will brighten up any outfit. The pearl accessories, again, is a reasonable price for something so gorgeous. The collection is something that everyone must have, the pieces are real statement pieces and the best thing about it is that it is affordable.

The pearl pendent is chic and universally flattering. Going with it seems perfectly timed.

The pearl ring reveals the peculiar radiant which represent the permanent love between lovers. Its glitter is enhanced on the finger.

The pearl necklace—specifically something simple and chunky but not expensive can update a dress you’ve already worn.

Various forms and shapes pearl earrings are timeless and infinitely sophisticated.

The pearl bracelet can turn a relatively boring dress into a real statement, and it will continue to sparkle through the night, catching the eye of many admirers.

A Brief Introduction about Akoya Pearls

Akoya pearls are originated from the southern coastal region of Japan. It can be considered as the first-class pearl in the pearl world and popular with the people. The akoya oyster is the smallest pearl-producing oyster used in pearl culture today. Akoya pearls are generally fine round, shiny strong colors, mostly pink, silver, yellow and white. Akoya pearls also tend to be small, ranging in size from about 2 to 9 millimeters.
White and pink color can present an attractive appearance of typical Akoya pearl. You will find very few flaws in Akoya pearl, and it has a strong, beautiful sheen. From the surface, Akoya pearl almost look the same as the freshwater pearls. Only when comparing them together, differences can be seen obviously. Akoya pearls are more expensive than big freshwater pearls, because of the chief advantages in smooth, rounded, and better luster. If you want to choose a great gift, Akoya pearl absolutely your best choice.
We strictly control on cultivating the Akoya pearls and never blindly pursue the quantities. With a set of rigorous international quality standards, low-grade pearls are not allowed to enter the consumer market. Hence, Akoya pearls enjoy a high international reputation in the modern world. Listed below is the guideline that helps you when you shop for Akoya pearls.

1. AAA Akoya Pearls. Very round, excellent luster, thick layer of beads (0.7mm or above bead layer of content), 95% of the skin smoothness or higher, excellent matching, the best 1% part of farmers pearl harvest.

2. AA+ Akoya Pearls. Very round, excellent luster, thick layer of beads (0.5mm or above bead layer of content), 90-95% of the skin smoothness, excellent matching, the best 5% part of farmers pearl harvest.

3.AA Akoya Pearls. Round , good gloss, good bead layer (0.35mm or above beads layer of content), 80% -90% of the skin smoothness, good / excellent match, the best 20% part of farmers pearl harvest.

4. A / A + Akoya Pearls. Off- round, moderate gloss, medium /thin bead layer (0.2-0.3mm or more of the bead layer content), 70% of the skin finish smoothness, good match.

As a matter of fact, pearl grades have no meaning except what the seller assigns to them. Therefore, you need to know their quality and examine the pearls yourself, use your own judgment and take time to analyze. But the most important thing is, you should learn to comprise. Not a single pearl is absolutely perfect.

Helpful Tips for Selecting a Suitable Pearl Ring

Simple and generous style is always the main tone of pearl ring so as to meet the demands of a variety of occasions. Here are some tips to help you to make better choices when buying pearl ring that hopefully lasts a lifetime:

Pearl ring VS fingers:

Short fingers and prominent joints are fit for slender and no-matching pearl ring. In this way, this kind of pearl ring can easily distract people’s attention from your fingers.

Long and slender fingers are suited to broad-brush style of the pearl ring, which can make your fingers more delicate and elegant.

Thick fingers are better for larger pearl ring. But the size should be proper, otherwise oversized pearl ring make your finger bloated.

Pearl ring VS skin colors:

Most of the dark-skinned and yellow-skinned are regarded as “winter skin”. While, pink, white, blue, red pearl can make you look more radiant. On the contrary, apricot, orange, yellow will cause the "winter skin" people look pale.

A simple way to choose the accurate pearl ring color, which suits you best, is to place different pearl ring on the back of your hand and select the most appropriate one. For arousing people’s attention, you can choose the pearl color that has distinguished contrast with your skin. Generally speaking, it suggests that people with “winter skin” is more suitable to white, silver, black or pink pearl ring.

Two Sides with Chain

This long necklace will turn many many heads! Who can resist not to look at four boldly decorated lampwork glass tiles and the blings of Swarovski crystals that are as big as 8 mm?


The artisan tile beads are similar to those used in the other Two Sides pieces (bracelet and necklace) and it took me almost a year to finally come up with another idea to work with them. Since they came from the same strand, the colors are pretty much similar: violet, bluish purple tanzanite, yellow lime, green light olivine. It’s really a fresh color combination that may brighten one’s day especially in the dull cold winter!

Scent of Fuchsia

Puffy, glossy, shiny, big, eye-catching… What else can I say about these polymer clay pillows? They’re stunners! Their presence is bold enough to make this necklace a heart-winning piece.

Originally the pillow beads were beautifully strung in a bracelet. They were paired with Swarovski crystal bicones and rondelles for sparkles and Bali silver elements to accentuate.


The bracelet was unique in its own right. Only later I felt that the floral pillows were a little too big for wrist of my size. It would be perfect for someone with a bigger wrist but then the length of the bracelet would be a little short for her. Either way the bracelet was no good. So I dismantled its parts and turned them into a necklace. I kept the colors similar to those of the bracelet as I loved how they combined together. If you look closely at the necklace photo, I only changed the types of amber-colored crystals and metal findings and added one more pillow bead and a few sparkles on the middle part. And to give the necklace a bit more character, I linked up the short parts of rolo chain with split rings. A little extra work? Yes, but it was worth doing!

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Have yourself a merry Christmas, let your heart be light. From now on, your troubles will be out of sight. Why? Because we‘ve got great ideas for picking proper Christmas gifts for your loved ones to share with you!

It seems to get harder and harder to give a gift to an important woman in your life and make her truly surprised, especially at Christmas, the most important event of the year. Flowers are almost always expected, electronics are too easy, and gift cards are just too impersonal. Jewelry tends to be a gift you can rely on and still be the most surprising.

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Every piece of pearl jewelry can be fashionably put to use by any woman, pearls has truly become suitable for any age and occasion.

Pearl jewelry gift ideas for women will vary depending on her taste and personality. So think of her personality and portrait when selecting pearl jewelry for her. It will practically narrow down the option range of your gift selecting.

If she is a trendy girl, or a little bit bolder than some people, a strand of colorful freshwater pearl necklace is perfect for her style. With the natural pearl colors, a traditional pearl necklace becomes fashionable for any occasion, and the girl who wears it is also elegant because the pearls are real, not the bright-colored fake ones. Such a gift won’t go wrong.

If you are not sure of her taste, try something that noticeable for her. Single drop South Sea pearl necklace and earrings are top choices. They are big enough with natural colors, and glowing warmly on women, such a set of pearl jewelry will accompany her to every place.

Stick to the classics to pick white pearl jewelries will please all women. Simple and elegant, white pearl jewelries never go out of style. White round freshwater pearls and Akoya pearls will be the best options. And different lengths of the necklace bring different feelings.

For rock-and-roll women, the black Tahitian pearl jewelry speaks directly to her personality and taste. Simple natural black Tahitian pearl jewelry can last for decades.

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Black diamonds make a unique and fashionable statement in these classic stud earrings, fashioned from 14 karat white gold.

The round, faceted diamonds have a total weight of two full carats.

They are held securely in four-prong basket settings and featured on posts with friction Gold Black Diamond closures.

A simple and classy choice with a little black dress, or an attractive complement to this season's bold black and white prints, these versatile earrings will quickly earn their place at the top of your jewelry box.

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Certified Diamond (Round, Very Good cut, 9.46 carats, I color, VS1 clarity)

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Certified Diamond (Round, Very Good cut, 9.46 carats, I color, VS1 clarity) Price

Description : Certified Diamond (Round, Very Good cut, 9.46 carats, I color, VS1 clarity)

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This diamond has a clarity grade of very slightly included to the second degree.

Diamonds with this clarity grade have small inclusions such as pinpoints, included crystals, and feathers that are visible with some difficulty under 10 power magnification. With a clarity grade of VS2, there is no possibility of seeing any inclusion with the unaided eye.

Diamonds with this grade offer a beautiful clarity at a great value compared with VVS or IF diamonds and will be a slightly lower price than a diamond with VS1 clarity.

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Publication: Earth Dance

I’ve been busy for the last two months doing all kids-and-family-related stuff and, of course, making some new jewelry designs. Unfortunately, I can’t show them to you right now as they aren’t yet photographed. Nevertheless, I have another good thing to share: my work in Stringing magazine!

This "Earth Dance" bracelet appears on page 61 of the Fall 2009 issue of Stringing.


It is composed of Jennifer Jennings’ flirty ruffle glass discs that captured my heart from the very first moment. The wavy shape brings a sense of motion and in particular, the dark ivory-colored discs have chocolate swirl on them. I thought these were interesting elements and should be featured in my work. So I lined them up in slight different sizes and interspersed them with sparkling Swarovski bicones. If normally I use sterling silver in my work, this time I accented the bracelet with copper findings which appear to blend nicely with the fall color palette of the ruffle discs.

Fall is Here!

My good friend Iva has been politely reminding me that I haven't made a new blog post in quite some time...and she's right of course! I have really been neglecting my poor blog, so I am finally here to post a small update before I head off on a plane to Portland today to attend the Art & Soul retreat. I was very busy in August and September preparing for the fabulous Tinsel & Treasures show, which was even better than last years show! Thanks to Iva and Colleen for going all out to make the artists feel welcomed and to put on such an amazing event. I didn't really take any pictures at the show, so please do stop by Iva's show blog to see examples of some amazing art from the show.

The pictures above are some of the new things I have been working on this year....fun Halloween paintings, and whimsical birds are available in my mixed media Etsy shop, and new jewelry designs are available in my other Etsy shop.

For those of you that will be in Portland this week, I look forward to seeing you and saying "hi" and meeting some of you for the very first time! I will try to be back soon with pictures from this fabulous art retreat. :)