We are uniquely different from other pearl sellers due to the expertise of Jeremy and Hisano Shepherd, who hand-select every pearl we sell. Jeremy wrote the Cultured Pearl Association of America’s Pearl Specialist Certification Course, Pearls As One, which has been translated into 10 languages and taken by more than 90,000 students worldwide. It is considered the gold-standard educational program studied to become a certified pearl expert. He is the president of the Cultured Pearl Association of America and represents the United States pearl industry on the CIBJO World Pearl Commission. Hisano is an award-winning pearl jewelry designer, who has traveled the world over in search of the finest pearls. Together, they have been sourcing the finest pearls in the world for over 25 years.

The most important thing to understand when comparing pearl grades: Every company in the world that sells pearls uses a grading system
that they themselves arbitrarily created, which is subjectively applied. There is no standardized system.

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Our stringent approach to pearl grading takes all seven value factors into account: Shape, size, color, luster, surface, nacre and matching. Before any pearl reaches your hands, it has gone through multiple grading steps and rigorous quality control.

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With Jeremy and Hisano’s mentorship, every member of our team has been educated to have a deep understanding of pearls. This ensures a commitment to excellence, authenticity and responsible sourcing is ingrained into all that we do.  This collective expertise means every pearl we offer is a reflection of our promise to deliver the finest pearls with the utmost integrity.

As you explore our collections and consider your pearl purchase, we invite you to take a moment to read the words shared by clients who have experienced our pearls. Their stories are a testament to our dedication to delivering not only exquisite pearls, but also moments filled with joy, grace and cherished memories.

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