I've been frequently wearing this 3-year old earrings of mine (that I had custom-made) because of the way they sparkle and shine. Perfect for Christmas! I always get compliments every time I wear this pair. Others are curious to find where did I find such "yellowish" diamonds, especially the chunky ones in the middle. But guess what? These are not diamond earrings! ... READ MORE
Palawan South Sea Pearls
Palawan is popular mainly because of ecotourism, which it promotes so responsibly and enthusiastically. You won't see mass tourism there, and in exchange, you get to experience being part of island communities that are unspoiled but very much thriving. What you probably don't know about Palawan is that, to borrow this description from Jewelmer, the international luxury ... READ MORE
Handmade Jewelry from Around the World at Novica
NOVICA, the online shop with largest collection of artisan handcrafted jewelry, including pearl, turquoise and handmade silver treasures is now a site partner of The Bright Spot. I fell in love with their jewelry collection the first time I saw them and I know you would too. And for something that's handmade, they're not that expensive. Below are some of my favorites from ... READ MORE
The Treasured Effervescence Collection from Links of London
Who wouldn't recognize the Effervescence collection from Links of London? The Duchess of Cambridge made the Bubble Stiletto Earrings a must-have, always out-of-stock jewelry piece! Now that Valentine's Day is just a few weeks away, I thought of the Effervescence Collection because it is, to this day, the most treasured collection from Links of London, and isn't it the ... READ MORE
The Quest for Burmese Rubies
I can't remember when was it that I first looked for ruby earrings for my collection. Red rubies and green emeralds are the most difficult to find among all precious stones because their supply is really low. The rarest and most valuable colors (vivid pigeon blood red for ruby and medium-to-dark green tone for emeralds) are so expensive there's no way I can afford ... READ MORE
Tahitian Pearls
My love affair with south sea pearls just won't stop. And not now when I finally saw and bought the most elusive of all: the peacock green tahitian pearls! Meet my newest baby: I got these stunning 10mm tahitian pearls by accident (or rather, by luck). My friends and I met up with our trusted jeweler (I got most of my south sea pearl earrings from her) and then I saw ... READ MORE
My Own Chanel Pearl Drop Earrings
I love customizing my jewelry. I get my inspirations from celebrities and fashion magazines. Take these Chanel Pearl Drop Earrings that Kris Aquino was wearing during the eulogy she delivered for her mom in August last year: I remember being touched by her eulogy and cried alongside her, but I kept my eyes too on her earrings hehe. The CC-logo in Kris Aquino's ... READ MORE
Pearl Earrings for Sale
I recently purchased these pink-champagne south sea pearls from my sis-in-law: They're from Hongkong. I was instantly mesmerized by their perfect luster and although they're not perfectly round, they have the same size (11mm) and would make a good stud pearl earrings. Now you all know about my south sea pearls collection. This is a welcome addition indeed, as ... READ MORE
