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TWO GENERATIONS OF PEARLSSINCE 1950

The history of pearls is measured in millenniums.American Pearl’s, in just over half a century. Yet both are chronicles of the desire for perfection.

experiencein depth

1HISTORY OF AMERICAN PEARL

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Pearls are not mined, cut, shaped, or redefined. They are born. Evolving naturally from a speck inside anoyster shell, they have represented the epitome of purityand sophistication since Cleopatra’s time.

Our founder Charlie Bakhash embraced this eternalobsession, too. It drove him to grow American Pearl froma small midtown storefront in 1950 to a business thatredefined the industry, and made him the talk of it. FromJapan to Hong Kong to Australia, Tahiti and Indonesia,Charlie cultivated sources, friends, contacts, experience,knowledge and – more important – access to the finestpearls in the world.

The network of relationships he created is his preciouslegacy, his pearl. It remains the foundation of our businessand is the reason we can promise the world’s highestquality pearls at prices that are truly wholesale andbecause we import direct, and because we’re always

guaranteed the cream of our farmers’ crops: flawless,unblemished, the top 1% of the harvest.

Each pearl is uniquely beautiful in its own right. Like thewomen they adorn, and the places that give birth tothem. Throughout these pages, you’ll get a flavor of theseremote regions where Charlie blazed a trail, each of whichproduces exquisitely distinctive variations of this marinemiracle. We hope you’ll also get a better sense of how theocean’s greatest treasure can satisfy a range of giftingneeds. The American Pearl web site promises much moreinformation, more products, more stories and moresuggestions, as does American Diamond, the renownedgemstones side of our business, highlighted on page 36.

Together, they offer a more rewarding online jewelry-buying experience all round. We invite you to visit andbrowse not simply to your heart’s content, but in theexpectation that you’ll actually find it.

Americanpearl.com was recognized by Gemkey Magazineas one of the best websites on the internet.

Japan, 1905. A pearl fisherman,

Kokichi, opens one of his oysters to

reveal a glorious, perfectly round

pearl. He is exultant, for he has

changed history.

The Birth of the Cultured Pearl

Blossom

3JAPANESE AKOYA CULTURED PEARLS

AAA quality pearl necklace, 6.5 x7mm, 18K gold, 16 inches. $1,290.

AAA quality pearl necklace, 7 x7.5mm, 18K gold, 16 inches.$1,500.

AAA quality pearl necklace, 7.5 x8mm, 18K gold, 16 inches. $1,890.

AAA quality pearl earrings, 8mm,14K gold, $300.

Kokichi’s cultured pearl, the result of decades ofpainstaking experi-mentation and research.Previously, pearls weremade by the oyster’sdefense against naturalirritants (a shell fragment, a parasite), releasing layerupon layer of silky “nacre” to wrap the object, hardening to acrystalline shimmer.

He has taken this a stepfurther, introducing aforeign object into theoyster to provoke theprocess. Now man – andMother Nature – can createthe gem. He has createdthe oyster farm. From this,the seed of the Akoyacultured pearl, and anentire industry, is sown.

Akoya pearls are now anessential element in anywoman’s wardrobe; fromthe elegant single strand tothe power-dressing doubleand the aristocratic triple.As well as glorious giftideas, the following sectionshows how to build yourown Akoya necklace (p.10-11), and the grading systemfor these classic pearls.


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A double strand cultured pearl anddiamond necklace. Composed oftwo strands of 8 x 8.5mm JapaneseAkoya cultured pearls of AAAquality, completed with an 18Kwhite gold diamond flower claspwith 33 diamonds weighing .36carats. Length 24, 25 inches.$12,000.

A pair of diamond and platinumearrings. Each composed of a singleideal cut round brilliant diamondweighing .75 carats or 1.50 caratst.d.w. The diamonds are G/H color,VS1/VS2 clarity set in a four prongscrew back setting. $5,500.

A diamond and platinum ring.Composed of a center roundbrilliant cut diamond flanked bytwo round brilliant diamond sidestones, each weighing .34 carats, G color, VS1 clarity. Please visitwww.americandiamond.com tochoose your own center stone tocomplete this ring. Mounting only.$1,560.

Visit www.americandiamond.comfor all diamond gift information,orders, other sizes and configurations.



An opera-length cultured pearlnecklace. Composed of 36 inchesof 8 to 8.5mm Japanese Akoyacultured pearls of AAA quality,completed with American Pearl’s18K yellow gold link clasp. Attachthe end of the clasp in-betweenany two pearls on the necklace tocustomize any length you choose.Max: 36 inches. $6,188. 7 to7.5mm: $3,375.

A pearl collar necklace. Composedof five strands of 4 to 4.5mm high-grade freshwater pearls, completedwith an 18K white gold diamondclasp, with divider bars, .88 caratst.d.w., G color, SI1 clarity. $2,365.

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A double strand cultured pearlnecklace. Composed of two strandof 8.5 to 9mm natural colorJapanese Akoya cultured pearls ofAA quality, completed with an 18Kyellow gold two-row clasp. Length16, 17 inches. $6,806. 7.5 to 8mm:$2,867.

A pair of diamond and platinumearrings. Each composed of a singleideal cut round brilliant diamondweighing 1.0 carats or 2.0 caratst.d.w. The diamonds are G/H color,VS1/VS2 clarity set in a four prongscrew back setting. $8,800.

A diamond and platinum ring.Composed of a 2.64 carat emeraldcut diamond center stone of D color, VS1 clarity, flanked by twomatching tapered baguettes, .58carats t.d.w. GIA report No.13025525. To use this ring settingand select another center stone,visit www.americandiamond.comand select option Build Your OwnRing. $33,000.

A diamond line bracelet. Composedof 57 asscher cut diamonds, eachdiamond approximately .20 carats,the whole bracelet weighingapproximately 11.40 carats, Gcolor, VS1 clarity, set in platinum.Length 6.5 inches. $23,300. Seepage 39 for other configurations.




A cultured pearl and gold stationnecklace. Composed of elevenJapanese Akoya cultured pearls ofA+ quality measuring from 7 to7.5mm, connected with an 18Kyellow or white gold chain. Length16 inches. $275.

A single strand cultured pearlbracelet. Composed of 6 to 6.5mmnatural color Japanese Akoyacultured pearls of AAA quality,completed with an 18K yellow gold clasp. Length 7 inches. $513.

A single strand white AustralianKeshi South Sea cultured pearlnecklace. Composed of 29 naturalSouth Sea pearls measuring from9.5 to 13mm, completed with an18K white gold clasp. Unlikecultured pearls, Keshi pearls arenatural pearls that are found. As such, they are amongst therarest pearls in the world. Length17 inches. $12,000.

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A pair of Australian cultured pearlearrings. Each composed of a singlenatural color white AustralianSouth Sea cultured pearl measuring10mm, mounted in 18K whitegold. $1,800.

A triple strand cultured pearlnecklace. Composed of threestrands of 7.5 to 8mm natural colorJapanese Akoya cultured pearls ofAAA quality, completed with an18K yellow gold three row knotclasp. Length 16, 17, 18 inches.$6,025.

A diamond and platinum ring.Composed of a 2.51 carat fancyyellow radiant cut diamond centerstone, of VS1 clarity flanked by twomatching faceted bullets, .62carats t.d.w. GIA report No.13151534. To use this ring settingand select another center stone,visit www.americandiamond.comand select option Build Your OwnRing. $25,000.

A diamond line bracelet. Composedof 57 emerald cut diamonds, eachdiamond approximately .20 carats,the whole bracelet weighingapproximately 11.40 carats, G color,VS1 clarity, set in platinum. Length6.5 inches. $21,200. See page 39for other configurations.

A diamond eternity band. Prong-setwith 25 asscher cut diamondsweighing approximately 5.00 caratst.d.w., G color, VS1 clarity mountedin platinum, ring size 6. $8,500. Seepage 37 for close-up.




A single strand Japanese Akoya andblack Tahitian South Sea culturedpearl necklace. Composed of 7.5 to8mm natural-color Japanese Akoyacultured pearls of AAA quality,completed by a 10mm Starry Nightpearl and diamond clasp with 6diamonds weighing .05 carats.Length 18 inches. $3,000. Including10.7mm black Tahitian South Seapearl and diamond removableenhancer. $3,600.

A cultured pearl and gold stationnecklace. Composed of elevenJapanese Akoya cultured pearls ofAAA quality measuring from 8 to8.5mm, connected with an 18Kyellow or white gold chain. Length16 inches. $850.

A pair of cultured pearl anddiamond earrings. Each composedof a single natural color AAA qualityJapanese Akoya cultured pearlmeasuring 8mm, artfully studdedwith a round brilliant cut diamondweighing .30 carats t.d.w., mountedin 18K white gold. $850.

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CREATE YOUR OWN CLASSIC GIFT

Build your own necklace and/or

earrings using this simple guide

to the size and grading of

Japanese Akoya cultured pearls.

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Size (mm) Collection AAA AA A+ A

A 5.5 x 6 N/A $850 $450 $350 $250

B 6 x 6.5 N/A $950 $750 $550 $450

C 6.5 x 7 $1,500 $1,290 $990 $825 $725

D 7 x 7.5 $1,890 $1,500 $1,090 $790 $690

E 7.5 x 8 $2,750 $1,890 $1,390 $1,190 $990

F 8 x 8.5 $4,100 $2,750 $2,200 $1,750 $1,490

G 8.5 x 9 $6,000 $4,100 $3,300 $2,200 $1,750

H 9 x 9.5 N/A $10,000 $6,500 $3,500 $2,200

I 9.5 x 10 N/A $24,000 $12,000 $8,000 $6,000


J 6 N/A $150 $125 $100 $75

K 7 $300 $200 $150 $125 $100

L 8 $450 $300 $225 $175 $100

M 9 $850 $600 $500 $400 $300


N 3.5 x 7.5 $1,000 $700 $560 $450 $360

O 4 x 8 $1,850 $1,250 $1,000 $800 $640

P 7.5 x 9 $4,500 $3,000 $2,400 $1,900 $1,520

16 inch Single Strand Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace

To view our selection of single strand necklaces, please visit www.americanpearl.com/necklaces.html.For double strand necklaces visit www.americanpearl.com/doublestrand.html.

Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings

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16 inch Graduated Single Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace

Necklace prices are based on 16 inch length. For longer lengths, please visit our web site atwww.americanpearl.com or phone 1.800.847.3275 to speak with a pearl specialist.

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mystery

Local legend has it that the Tahitian God Oro used his rainbows to visit

Earth, creating mother-of-pearl and ensuring the spectrum of ocean

bounty led by the glorious black pearl.

Tahiti’s Dark Secret Unlocked

13BLACK TAHITIAN SOUTH SEA PEARLS

A pair of Tahitian cultured pearlearrings. Each composed of a singlenatural color cultured pearlmeasuring approximately 8.5mm,mounted in 14K white gold. $375.

A pair of Tahitian South Sea pearland diamond earrings. Eachcomposed of a single natural colorSouth Sea cultured pearl measuring10mm, artfully studded with 10round brilliant diamonds weighing.30 carats, mounted in 18K whitegold. $2,250.

A single strand Tahitian culturedpearl necklace. Composed of 43graduating natural color blackgreen Tahitian cultured pearlsmeasuring from 8 to 10mm.Completed by an 18K white goldsafety clasp. Length 18 inches. See page 15 for model photograph.$3,200.

A Tahitian pearl ring. Composed ofa single natural color black Tahitiancultured pearl measuring 10.25mmmounted in 18K white gold. $550.

A pearl and diamond ring.Composed of a single natural color black Tahitian cultured pearlmeasuring 10mm, set within adiamond surround. The 8 diamondsweighing .64 carats, mounted in18K white gold. $2,500.

Although the truth is moreprosaic (in the form of theblack-lipped oyster), FrenchPolynesia nonethelessenchanted Charlie. Not justthe idyllic peace of theseisland paradises, but thegentleness of the people.And the quality of the gems.

Ranging from black tosilvery white to gold to allthe hues on a peacock’stail, South Sea pearls arelarger and take longer tocultivate; up to 3 years insome cases. Accordingly,there’s more time for thepearl’s surface to accrue

variations and flaws, detailswhich only enhance itsuniqueness and allure.

Our Tahitian black pearl

necklace layouts start at 8

to 10mm, 10 to 12mm,

12mm and up, with more

sizes (and hundreds of

other South Sea pearls)

on our web site. As you’ll

see there and on these

pages, we bring you only

the most dramatic riches

from these coral crowns in

the South Pacific.


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A three strand Tahitian culturedpearl necklace. Composed of 123graduated natural color blackTahitian cultured pearls measuringfrom 8 to 14.7mm, completed withan 18K white gold and diamondclasp. Length 16, 17, 18 inches.$26,000.

A pair of Tahitian cultured pearlearclips. Each composed of a blackTahitian cultured pearl measuring10.75mm set within a marquisediamond surround, 24 diamondsweighing approximately 1.46carats, mounted in 18K white gold.$2,800.


A double strand Tahitian culturedpearl necklace. Composed of 72graduated natural multicolor blackTahitian cultured pearls measuringfrom 10 to 11mm, completed withan 18K white gold two row knotclasp. Length 16, 17 inches. $7,900.Single strand: $3,950.

A pair of Tahitian cultured pearlearclips. Each composed of a blackTahitian cultured pearl measuring10mm, set within a pavé diamondsurround, .21 carats, mounted in18K white gold. $1,350.


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A Tahitian cultured pearl earring.Composed of two natural colorround black Tahitian cultured pearlsper earring measuring 10mm each,mounted in 18K white gold heavychain. $1,500.

A single strand Tahitian baroqueSouth Sea cultured pearl necklace.Composed of 19 graduated naturalcolor cultured pearls measuringfrom 16 to 17.4mm, completedwith an 18K white gold anddiamond safety clasp. Length 16inches. $12,000.

A single strand Tahitian culturedpearl bracelet. Composed ofgraduated natural color culturedpearls measuring from 8 to 9mm,connected with an 18K white goldsafety clasp. Length 7 inches.$1,200.

A Tahitian pearl ring. Composed ofa single natural color black Tahitiancultured pearl measuring 13mm,mounted in 18K white gold.$1,200.



An opera-length Tahitian multicolorSouth Sea pearl necklace.Composed of 36 inches of 12.2 to 13.2mm natural color blackTahitian cultured pearls, completedwith American Pearl’s 18K whitegold-link clasp. Attach the end ofthe clasp in-between any twopearls on the necklace to customizeany length you choose. $16,000. 10 to 11mm: $7,900.

A black Tahitian cultured pearlstation necklace. Composed of nineflawless black Tahitian culturedpearls measuring from 9 to 9.5mm,connected with an18K white goldchain. Length 16 inches. $990.

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A single strand Tahitian baroqueSouth Sea cultured pearl necklace.Composed of 25 graduated naturalcolor cultured pearls measuringfrom 15 to 16.9mm, completedwith an 18K white gold anddiamond safety clasp. Length 16inches. $14,000.

A pair of Tahitian cultured pearland diamond drop earrings. Eachcomposed of a black Tahitiancultured pearl measuring 12mm,suspended from a three stoneround diamond cut line connection,.60 carats t.d.w., mounted in 18Kwhite gold. $2,600.

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A pair of pink sapphire anddiamond earclips. Each set with a4.0 carat oval pink sapphire setwithin a round brilliant diamondsurround of 10 diamonds, G color,VS1 clarity, 4.99 carats t.d.w., set inplatinum. $42,000.

A ruby and diamond ring. The ovalcut ruby weighing 3.0 carats, setwithin a round brilliant diamondsurround of 10 diamonds, G color,VS1 clarity, 1.10 carats t.d.w., set inplatinum. $48,000.

A single strand natural colorTahitian cultured pearl necklace.Composed of approximately 35graduating natural color blackgreen Tahitian cultured pearlsmeasuring from 10 to 11mm.Completed by an 18K white goldsafety clasp. Length 16 inches.$3,900. 11 to 12mm: $7,500.

Visit www.americandiamond.comfor all diamond and colored stonesgift information, orders, other sizesand configurations.


Australia’s classic white wonders

brilliant

21WHITE AUSTRALIAN SOUTH SEA PEARLS

A single strand South Sea culturedpearl necklace. Composed of 33graduated cultured pearlsmeasuring approximately from 10 to 11mm, completed by an18K white gold safety clasp.Length 16 inches. $8,800.

A pair of South Sea cultured pearlearrings. Each composed of asingle natural color Australiancultured pearl measuringapproximately 10mm, mounted in 18K white gold. $1,800.

Thousands of years ago, the pearl was at the heart ofancient Aborigine culture. Oyster shells and pearlsbecame tribal costume decorations, and were traded forfood and tools. They also believed this natural gem hadsupernatural powers, and could interpret dreams.

The classic white pearl cast a powerful spell on Charlie,too. As did the bountiful North Australian coastline,home to the Silver Lip Oyster, which produces this larger,rounder pearl with a rich satiny finish in white, silver or cream.

Considered the “Rolls Royce” of cultivated pearls, we are

driven to present these exquisite delights from down

under to the world over. As ever, there are many, many

more Australian and other South Sea pearl gift ideas on

our web site.


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A pair of South Sea cultured pearlearrings. Each composed of a singlenatural color Australian culturedpearl measuring approximately10mm, mounted in 18K whitegold. $1,800.

A three strand South Sea culturedpearl necklace. Composed of 121graduated natural color whiteAustralian cultured pearlsmeasuring from 8 to 14.7mm,completed with an 18K yellow goldclasp. Length 16, 17, 18 inches.$36,000.



A single strand South Sea culturedpearl necklace. Composed of 25graduated baroque shape culturedpearls measuring approximatelyfrom 14.3 to 17mm, completed bya 16mm 18K white gold anddiamond ball clasp, 1.36 caratst.d.w. Length 16 inches. $17,600.

A single strand South Sea culturedpearl necklace. Composed of 29graduated white and goldencolored baroque shape culturedpearls measuring approximatelyfrom 10.7 to 15.3mm, completedwith an 18K yellow gold safetyclasp. Length 16 inches. $6,500.

A South Sea cultured pearl anddiamond ring. Composed of awhite Australian cultured pearlmeasuring 9.75mm set within adiamond surround, .79 caratst.d.w., mounted in 18K white gold.$2,470.

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A single strand South Sea culturedpearl necklace. Composed of 31graduated cultured pearlsmeasuring from 12 to 13.7mm,completed by an 18K white goldsafety clasp, Length 16 inches.$18,000.

A pair of South Sea cultured pearland diamond earclips. Eachcomposed of a white Australiancultured pearl measuring 12.25mmset within a diamond surround,1.35 carats t.d.w., mounted in 18Kwhite gold. $5,500.

A diamond ring. The emerald-cutdiamond weighing 1.64 carats,flanked by emerald cut diamondshoulders weighing .80 and .80carats, 1.60 carats t.d.w., mountedin platinum. With GIA report No.11564506 stating that the centerdiamond is F color, VVS2 clarity.$20,000.

A diamond eternity band. Prong-setwith 20 emerald cut diamonds, eachdiamond .33 carats, 6.60 caratst.d.w., G color, VS1 clarity mountedin platinum, ring size 6. $15,000.See page 37 for close-up.

A diamond line bracelet. Composedof 47 emerald cut diamonds, eachdiamond approximately .33 carats,the whole bracelet weighingapproximately 15.50 carats, G color,VS1 clarity, set in platinum. Length6.5 inches. $35,400. See page 39 forother configurations.

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A single strand South Sea culturedpearl necklace. Composed of 27graduated cultured pearlsmeasuring approximately from 14to 16mm, completed by an 18Kwhite gold and diamond pavé-setball clasp, length 16 inches.$35,000.

A double strand South Sea culturedpearl and diamond necklace.Composed of 34 and 38 graduatednatural color cultured circled pearlsmeasuring approximately from 10to 11mm. Enhanced by an 18Kgold and diamond buckle clasp, thediamonds weighing approximately.75 carats t.d.w., mounted in 18Kwhite gold, Length 17, 18 inches.$3,800.

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A pair of cultured pearl earrings.Each composed of a single naturalcolor Japanese Akoya cultured pearlmeasuring approximately 9mm,mounted in 18K yellow gold. $600.

A single strand South Sea culturedpearl necklace. Composed of 33graduated cultured pearls measuringapproximately from 10 to 11mm,completed by an 18K white goldsafety clasp, Length 16 inches.$8,800.


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A single strand South Sea culturedpearl necklace. Composed of 25graduated baroque shape culturedpearls measuring approximatelyfrom 14.3 to 17mm, completed bya 16mm 18K white gold anddiamond ball clasp, 1.36 caratst.d.w. Length 16 inches. $17,600.

A diamond and platinum ring.Composed of a round brilliantdiamond center stone of yourchoice, please visitwww.americandiamond.com and select option Loose Diamondsto find a GIA-certified diamond,flanked by two matching taperedbaguettes, .35 carats t.d.w., G color, VS clarity. Mounting only.$825.

A pair of Australian South Sea pearland diamond earrings. Eachcomposed of a single natural colorSouth Sea cultured pearl measuring10mm, artfully studded withdiamonds weighing .21caratst.d.w., mounted in 18K white gold.$2,250.

A diamond line bracelet. Composedof 47 emerald cut diamonds, thewhole bracelet weighing approxi-mately 15.50 carats, G color, VS1clarity, set in platinum. Length 6.5inches. $35,400. See page 39 forother configurations.


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A pair of Australian culturedpearl earrings. Each composedof a single natural color whiteAustralian South Sea culturedpearl measuring 10mm,mounted in 18K white gold.$1,800.

A single strand South Seacultured pearl necklace.Composed of 31 graduatedcultured pearls measuringapproximately from 11 to12mm, completed by an 18Kwhite gold safety clasp, Length16 inches. $12,000. www.americanpearl.com

To order call 800.847.3275

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A pair of Australian cultured pearlearrings. Each composed of a singlenatural color white AustralianSouth Sea cultured pearl measuring12mm, mounted in 18K whitegold. $2,800.

A single strand South Sea culturedpearl necklace. Composed of 33graduated cultured pearlsmeasuring approximately from 10 to 11mm, completed by an 18K white gold safety clasp. Length 16 inches. $8,800.

A single strand multicolor Tahitiancultured pearl necklace. Composedof natural color black culturedpearls measuring from 10 to11mm. Completed by an 18K whitegold safety clasp. Length 16 inches.$3,950.

A Tahitian pearl ring. Composed ofa single natural color black Tahitiancultured pearl measuring 13mmmounted in 18K white gold.$1,200.

Capturing Indonesia’s Golden gifts

During his adventures in this archipelago of jigsawcoastlines and caressing currents, the Indonesian golden

pearl became Charlie’s personal favorite. Conceived fromthe vivid golden mantle tissue on the rim of the Pinctada

Maxima oyster’s mother-of-pearl, its breathtakingappearance makes it the rarest of all pearls.

gLOW

31GOLDEN INDONESIAN SOUTH SEA PEARLS

A single strand golden South Seacultured pearl necklace. Composedof 31 graduating natural colorgolden South Sea cultured pearlsmeasuring from 10.3 to 13.5mm,completed with a 12mm 18K yellowgold pavé-set ball clasp withdiamonds weighing 2.4 carats.Length 18 inches. $35,000.

A golden South Sea cultured pearlring. Composed of a single naturalcolor cultured pearl measuringapproximately 10mm, mounted in18K yellow gold. $1,800.

A pair of golden cultured pearlearrings. Each composed of a singlenatural color golden IndonesianSouth Sea cultured pearl measuring10mm, mounted in18K yellow gold.$1,800.


Indonesia also producesmarvelous champagne-colored pearls, but thoseperfect golden spheres holda particular place in thehearts of pearl aficionados.

Every five years we meetour Indonesian farmers,some of whom we’veknown since they werechildren, to celebrate

our friendship and thephenomenal quality of their latest harvest.

Take a look at the fruits oftheir labors on these pages,and go online for furtherwonders from the SouthSeas. Then marvel howprecious few companiescan bring you suchperfection and value.

A golden South Sea cultured pearlpendant necklace. Composed of 3 graduating natural color goldenSouth Sea cultured pearlsmeasuring 10, 11 and 12mm,completed with an 18K yellow gold chain. Length 18 inches.$4,800.

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A pair of golden cultured pearlearrings. Each composed of a singlenatural color golden IndonesianSouth Sea cultured pearl measuring12mm, mounted in 18K yellowgold. $4,500.

A single strand golden South Seacultured pearl necklace. Composedof graduating natural color goldenSouth Sea cultured pearlsmeasuring from 10 to 11mm,completed with an 18K yellow gold safety clasp. Length 16 inches.$7,800.


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A three strand Australian, Tahitian,Indonesian and fresh-watercultured pearl necklace. Composedof natural color graduated pearlsmeasuring from 10 to 11mm,completed with an 18K white goldand diamond clasp. Length 16, 18,20 inches. $32,000.

A red spinel, 18K yellow gold andplatinum ring. Composed of a 5.26carat cushion cut red spinel centerstone, unheated, flanked by twomatching half-moon cut diamonds,.46 carats t.d.w., F color, VS clarity.$21,000.


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TimelessGrey black 10.25mm Tahitian pearland diamond ring, 18k gold.$1,400.

ChicPearl earrings $150.

ClassicPearl and diamond earrings $270.

ContemporaryBlack pearl ring $280.

StylishPearl and diamond ring $230.

FancyPearl and diamond earrings $580.

RefinedPearl and diamond ring $480.

gift guide Be it a special occasion, or just a romantic surprise, pearlsremain the purest expression of glamour and taste. Andthe quickest way to a woman’s heart.

Here are some shining examples from our vast inventory,to complement her many styles and moods. Classic orcontemporary, chic or casual, formal yet always in fashion.There are, of course, thousands more on our web site.

You know her. We know pearls. Together, we ought to beable to find the perfect gift. At the perfect price.

ExoticBlack Tahitian pearl and diamond earring,18k gold. $800.

FormalAkoya cultured pearl rings, $350. $240.

CasualAAA quality pearl (7 x 7.5mm) anddiamond tin cup necklace, 18kgold, 16 inches. $1,308.

RomanticWhite 11.3mm Australian pearl and diamond pendant, 18k gold,18 inches. $800.

UnusualWhite 10.25mm Australian pearland diamond pendant, 18k gold,18 inches. $700.


SimplePearl and diamond earrings $550.

ModernFresh-water pearl ring $300.

FashionableFresh-water pearl earrings $275.

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TimelessThe Attraction Of American Diamond

37American diamond

Although Charlie deployed his skills and contacts to build

a reputation as a diamond and colored stones dealer, he

never intended to become a consumer resource. But the

word about his quality, selection, honesty and value got

out. From being an industry insider, wholesaling to the

upscale stores, Charlie suddenly found customers walking

in off the street to seek his expertise on purchasing gems.

And he found himself selling them at prices he would

normally charge the trade.

Thus was American Diamond formed. The same people

you trust to bring you the finest pearls on earth can now

provide you with the perfect accompaniment, diamonds,

and other stones such as rubies and sapphires, enchanting

examples of which are displayed on the following pages.

Charlie understood that knowledgeable customers are

empowered customers. That’s why we explain what

defines a diamond’s true worth. The balance of cut, color,

clarity, carat, shape, polish and symmetry. Lesser-known

factors like crown height, depth percentage, crown

angle—everything that defines the anatomy of a stone,

and therefore its price.

On our web site, in addition to thousands of gems, we

offer an exclusive tool to source and customize the

diamond of your dreams. Using our Diamond Search

Engine, you can electronically mine through millions of

dollars’ worth of polished diamonds to select the perfect

stone, setting and design. Similarly, you can customize any

of the rings shown opposite, using the Build Your Own

Ring page.

All American Diamond stones are GIA-certified, as are

those you find in Tiffany, Harry Winston and other major

retailers. The only difference you’ll find is in the price.

However, we do more than just satisfy budgetary and

aesthetic concerns. We believe that the more you know,

the better your diamond and the more fulfilling the gift.

All of which creates a value that will last for generations.

And that’s truly priceless.

www.americandiamond.comTo order call 800.978.0555

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A diamond and platinum ring.Composed of a 2.64 carat emeraldcut diamond center stone of D color, VS1 clarity flanked by twomatching tapered baguettes, .58carats t.d.w. GIA report No.13025525. To use this ring settingand select another center stone,visit www.americandiamond.comand select option Build Your OwnRing. $33,000.

A diamond and gold pendantnecklace. Composed of a 1.10carat round brilliant cut diamondcenter stone of I color, SI1 clarityflanked by two matching roundbrilliant diamonds, .33 carats each.$5,200.

A pair of diamond and platinumearrings. Each composed of a singleideal cut round brilliant diamondweighing 1.0 carats or 2.0 caratst.d.w. The diamonds are G/H color,VS1/VS2 clarity set in a four prong.$8,800.

A diamond line bracelet. Composedof 65 radiant cut diamonds, eachdiamond approximately .10 carats,the whole bracelet weighingapproximately 7.0 carats, G color,VS1 clarity, set in platinum. Length7 inches. $11,150. See page 39 forother configurations.

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Diamond line bracelet configurations:Prices are for All diamonds are Total carat weights Setting are in 6.5 Inch bracelets. G color, VS1 clarity. are approximate 18K white gold.

and may vary.

Column size of each Diamond Asscher Radiant Emerald Princess # of Diamonds Total Carat Weight

.20 $23,300 $23,300 $ 21,200 $14,800 57 11.40

.25 $30,000 $30,000 $ 26,000 $19,200 51 12.75

.33 $41,000 $44,000 $ 35,400 $20,000 47 15.50

.40 $54,800 $54,800 $ 49,200 $41,800 43 17.20

.50 $80,900 $80,900 $ 70,000 $60,000 42 21.00

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A red spinel, 18K yellow gold andplatinum ring. Composed of a 5.26carat cushion cut red spinel centerstone, unheated, flanked by twomatching half-moon cut diamonds,.46 carats t.d.w., F color, VS clarity.$21,000. (top right)

A sapphire platinum ring.Composed of a 6.07 carat cushioncut sapphire, unheated, flanked bytwo matching step cut trapezoiddiamonds, .92 carats t.d.w., G color, VS clarity. $55,000.(bottom right)

A sapphire platinum ring.Composed of a 5.86 carat cushioncut sapphire, unheated, flanked bytwo matching bullet cut diamonds,.71 carats t.d.w., G color, VS clarity.$42,000. (top left)

A diamond and platinum ring.Composed of a 2.40 carat fancyyellow radiant cut diamond centerstone of internally flawless clarityflanked by two matching trapezoidcut diamonds, .62 carats t.d.w.GIA report number 13151534. $25,000. (bottom left)

Photos may be larger than actual size to show detail. Diamond carat weights are approximate.Prices are subject to change. Some merchandise is available in limited quantities. Published Nov. 2004.

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