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At once mystical and soothing, timeless and original, the pearl has always been associated with great happiness in life. Robert WAN’s philosophy, filled with authenticity and a gentle way of living, is based on Asian Zen.
Pearls for your engagement ring and bridal jewellery
Egyptians were said to start the tradition of engagement rings. Made out of braided reeds, they believed that the circular shape of the ring symbolizes eternity. Rings were exchanged between the bride and groom and were always worn on the left hand ri...
View MoreWhy are pearls popular among influential women?
The age of female empowerment has dawned on us and will continue to spearhead the path of gender equality for years to come. Over the past decades, the world has witnessed the rise of female leaders and trend setters in almost all aspects and walks of ...
View MoreSouth Sea vs Tahitian Pearls
Produced in low volume and known as black pearls, they are highly valued because of their rarity; so much so that it has the honored distinction of being the only “naturally black” pearl found in existence. In common with most sea pearls, the oyster ca...
View MoreHow To Identify Real Pearls
Natural pearls have fingerprint-like surface ridges on them As such, they are not identical nor are they perfectly spherical. Fake pearls look perfectly identical and have machined smooth surfaces. Real pearls have an overtone colour that are very vib...
View MorePearl Industry: An Introduction
In 2019, the global jewellery industry is estimated to be worth about USD 230 billion whilst it’s growth rate was estimated to be about 3.7%. The Asia Pacific is a key market as it has the highest growth globally then. Collectively, the US and Europe h...
View MoreThe black pearl And Newton's prism color and iridescence
The black pearl is a type of pearl that is found in the lagoons of certain islands in Polynesia. It is known for its unique color, which ranges from blue and green to eggplant, pink, and silver. This color is created by the iridescence of the pearl, wh...
View MoreThe Birth of a Pearl
It became widely accepted that contrary to popular belief of the time, a pearl did not in fact grow from a droplet of rain or dew.Initially, certain theorists believed pearls to be eggs.That the oyster had failed to expel and which had become attached ...
View MoreMalabar Kingdom through Marco Polo’s Eyes
Marco Polo described him as the « Pearl Pig ». While sailing back from China around 1290, Marco Polo paid visit to the kingdom of Malabar on the west coast of India. He was taken aback by the costumes worn by the king who, in addition to a dazzling n...
View MorePearl Grafting
After three years’ rearing in the pearl farm, the oysters are ready for grafting. Before the operation, they are deprived of food for a few days in order to slow their metabolism and so lessen the risk of the graft being rejected....
View MoreROBERT WAN - One With The Pearls & Environment
The best pearls can only be produced under the most perfect of conditions. Robert Wan black Tahitian pearls are produced in the Tuamotu Gambier atoll with the same pristine and natural conditions when he first bought it in 1961. His pearls are also uni...
View MoreNature - Master Craftsman of Pearls
Learn that no other gems can claim to be as sustainable as pearls are. Owning a Tahitian pearl is an investment into the sustainability of our environment. It is a commitment to be environmentally responsible and shows concern and support to an industr...
View MoreBeauty In Nature & Naturally Beautiful
Humans through the ages have always been captivated and feel connected with nature. Understand the reasons behind this infatuation and bond. Discover that this feeling is as old as nature and us humans. Such feelings are nothing new for most religions ...
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