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Seed Pearl Jewelry

The Seed Pearl is a natural pearl that is less than 2 millimeters in diameter and get their name from their remarkable size. It's the size and not how the are formed within the oyster or for any other unique culturing process that gives them the same Seed Pearl.

Seed pearl jewelry was especially popular from the last quarter of the 18th century and throughout the 19th century, when the burgeoning middle-classes of Europe and the United States grew fascinated with pearls and had the money to purchase them. By the mid-1800s, seed pearls were in high demand. The Victorians favored the look of these delicate, almost lace-like pieces against the skin and often associated seed pearl jewelry with purity. They were especially fashionable as bridal gifts. An 1870 newspaper article noted how such pearls were "exquisitely beautiful and constitute an appropriate and elegant present to a young bride."

Because seed pearl jewelry was made from hundreds of tiny seed pearls and because of their dainty beauty they have become a very popular collectors item for collectors of vintage jewelry. Vintage and antique jewelry created from Seed Pearls were often made to be worn in matching sets or parures consisting of a necklace, bracelets, brooches, and pendant earrings. Seed pearl jewelry is very hard to find in excellent condition because of its delicate and fragile nature, and only rarely are entire sets found intact.

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How to Care For Seed Pearl Jewelry

Seed pearls are an organic material and need the same care that should be taken with other pearl jewelry. Gently rub them with a soft cloth after wearing to clean them. Always put them on after you apply any perfumes or lotions. Refrain from touching the pearls while you are wearing them, as acids from your hands are detrimental to their longevity.