I'm a major pearl fan. In fact, I keep picking up and putting down the idea of writing a book on pearls. There is such a huge variety out there from the tiny rice pearls to the Tahitian bomb shell pearls. So, I'm always on the look-out for some great pearl eye candy, and that's just what I found at Assael International:

Assael International is the world leader in South Sea & Tahitian Natural Colored cultured pearls. In 1976, Assael International became world renowned for introducing to the jewelry industry the newest and highly prized gem - "The Tahitian Natural Color Cultured Pearl." Through its leadership, professional and relentless efforts, this new gem has reached tremendous worldwide demand and prominence.

Our company stands above the industry because of its world class staff that brings intuition and a lifetime of experience to every piece of jewelry created. Our experts travel the world to find the best quality cultured pearls and precious stones for our creations.

The wonderful necklace pictured top left is stunning. I love how they have incorporated different shapes into this design. It just shows that each pearl doesn't have to be perfectly shaped to be used in a really beautiful design.

Here's some more pearl jewelry finds from their web site.