Our Inventory
Our inventory reflects the way pearls are actually bought, sold, and assembled in today’s market. Over the years, we’ve sourced pearls from many places, including farms, long-standing trading partners, private collections, and occasional rare opportunities. What matters most to us is not where a pearl comes from, but how it looks, how it wears, and whether it meets our standards.
Today, our inventory includes a full range of cultured akoya, South Sea, Tahitian, and freshwater pearls, from everyday staples to rare and historic pieces. All pearls are evaluated individually and stored securely in our Los Angeles vault.
How Our Inventory Comes Together
Much of our inventory is built through hands-on selection. Our founder, Jeremy Shepherd, and his wife Hisano regularly travel to Asia and the South Pacific to view pearls in person, review collections, and evaluate opportunities as they arise. Some pearls are selected individually. Others come from long-standing relationships or established collections assembled over many years.
Not every pearl we carry comes from the same place or follows the same path. What they share is careful evaluation, consistent standards, and a clear reason for being included in our inventory.
This approach allows us to offer a wide range of pearls, from everyday pieces to rare and difficult-to-replace examples, all selected with the same attention to quality.
Pearl Paradise operates as a sourcing, selection, and fulfillment business rather than a traditional retail jewelry store. Our focus is on maintaining a deep, well-curated inventory and presenting it accurately online, supported by education and direct customer support.
Because we work this way, we’re able to invest more heavily in inventory and selection instead of retail display, foot traffic, or constant promotional cycles. Pieces are priced based on quality, rarity, and how they compare within our own inventory, not on fixed retail formulas.
This approach allows us to offer a broad range of pearls, from accessible everyday pieces to rare and exceptional examples, with consistent standards and straightforward pricing.
Making an Informed Choice
Ultimately, we want our customers to feel confident and informed when choosing pearls. Quality differences can be subtle, and understanding factors like luster, surface, shape, size, and matching makes a meaningful difference.
We focus on clear descriptions, accurate photography, and straightforward explanations so you can see what you’re buying and understand why one piece differs from another. If questions come up, we’re always available to help guide the decision.
Pearls reward careful looking. Differences in luster, surface, matching, and overall presence often become clearer when you’ve had the chance to see and compare pieces thoughtfully.
We encourage customers to take their time, ask questions, and explore their options. Whether you’re comparing pearls across our collection or drawing on what you’ve seen elsewhere, our goal is the same: to help you understand what you’re looking at and feel confident in your choice.
If you ever want a second opinion or a deeper explanation, we’re always happy to help.
