On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
Select Pearls is Canada’s largest online pearl retailer and they are based in Bedford, Nova Scotia. When I was organizing this festival and my review, I spent a lot of time on the Select Pearls website looking at products, researching their company and their policies and I have to say that I’m impressed. I need to start somewhere though (or I will start rambling), so I will start with the items I am reviewing.
Select Pearls sent me one of their best sellers to review, a White Cultured Freshwater Pearl Necklace & Earring Set. Before I talk about the item, I need to start with the packaging. The set was sent to me in a luxurious black velvet presentation box (which is free with your purchase). The necklace and earrings both were within the box in a little black velvet drawstring bag each. I have to say I felt a little like Julia Roberts in Pretty Lady when Richard Gere opens the jewelery box then snaps it shut. When I first held the pearls, they were noticeably heavy and they are gorgeous. I am by no means a pearl expert, but I am a chick with a healthy pair of eyes, and they look stunning! They have a high gloss to them and the ball clasp is made with solid 14-karat yellow gold. The earrings feature a pearl each and are also set on solid 14-karat yellow gold posts with butterfly backs. The jewelery looks so classic and timeless. I will be enjoying these for years to come and hope to one day pass them down to my Baby Bird.
To look at them you would think they cost a fortune, they actually do… If you buy them somewhere else! This White Cultured Freshwater Necklace & Earring Set is appraised at $1,180.00. They retail for about $850CAD, but Select Pearls sells this set on their site for $249.99. I was pretty speechless when I was putting this all together.
The fru-gal inside of me was amazed at those prices, and I had to ask Maggie Roberts, the owner of Select Pearls how they could offer such beautiful jewelery for great prices. She told me that there are three reasons why they can offer such great deals, and here they are in her words:
- We buy direct: We do not purchase these pearls from pearl markets or pearl brokers. Every time you add a “middle-man” between you and your pearls you add cost and you reduce the quality of the product. We only buy these pearls from farms that have their own processing facilities. This ensures that we know where the pearls are coming from. They literally go from the farm to our hands. And we scrutinize and hand-pick the pearls to keep the quality control and standards consistent and high.
- We are web-based only: We don’t have the expenses that a bricks and mortar store would have. And quite frankly, we do not gouge our customers with inflated prices. We go to great lengths to make sure our customers understand what they are buying and the quality of the product. All we sell are pearls, and we are GIA (Gemological Institute of America) trained pearl specialists, and the skill that comes with hundreds of hours of looking at and appraising thousands of pearls of every kind – is priceless.
- We are not a “reseller”: Many on-line pearl e-tailers are resellers for some large corporate machine. This means they do not have the same flexibility as we do in price. And this means that their orders are drop-shipped, sight unseen, to their unwitting customers. The reseller never sees the product, so how can they have any control over what their customers receive?
In addition to the amazing prices that you will find at Select Pearls, there are also some other freebies you get with every purchase. I mentioned the velvet bags and box, but there are three other items you get as well. Select Pearls offers free shipping in Canada via Canada Post Xpresspost on every purchase. As well, your purchase also comes with a free Certified Appraisal completed by a GIA Graduate specializing in pearls. The third item is their great customer service and their no hassle refund policy.
Last but not least of my findings is that they are an accredited BBB business with a perfect rating since they started their business and they are a Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) member. The JVC is an organization that monitors ethical practices within the jewellery trade.
Make sure you check out all of their pearl jewellery at SelectPearls.com. They also have a sale and clearance area that you can look through. Jewelery is always a great gift at Christmas time (or in my opinion, any time!) and with the prices, selection and service offered here, you can’t go wrong!
The only thing left to decide is what to buy. What are your favourites from the site?
Sheri publishes, and writes at This Bird’s Day where she shares all of the thoughts in her head without the voices. Sticking mainly with content for Canadians, Sheri shares family stories, product information and anything that fits into her (and her family’s) daily activities.
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The best service and the best golden SS pearls money can buy. Very satisfied! Many thank you to Maureen and Brian. All Canadian Customer should buy from that company.
I LOVE the Tahitian Infinity bracelet. It is so beautiful. Might have to put this on my Christmas wishlist–the one my husband asks for each year because otherwise he doesn't have a clue!!
I like the White Akoya Pearl & Diamond Drop Pendant.
White Akoya Promise cultured pearl ring is beautiful.
I love the Black Tahitian 'Classic' Cultured Stud Earrings
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The "Starlight" pearl pendant is so beautiful. Has to be my fave!
I like the Black Tahitian Cultured Baroque necklace the best, it is beautiful.
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OMGosh how can I possibly pick one fav everything is beautiful on this site!
LOVE the Golden South Sea 'Classic' Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring 9.0-10.0mm
as well as
Black Tahitian 'Kiss' Cultured Pearl Pendant
then theres this beauty
White Freshwater 'Circle' Cultured Pearl & Diamond Pendant 10-10.5mm
the White Freshwater 'Infinity' Cultured Pearl Ring 6.0mm is what I hope Santa will be leaving in my stocking this year
Loving the Black Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace, 7.5-8.0mm
I love the White Freshwater 'Infinity' Cultured Pearl Ring 6.0 mm.
Black Tahitian 'Raindrop' Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring is my favorite.
I like the Black Tahitian 'Starlight' Cultured Pearl Pendant.
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My favorite is the White Freshwater Cultured Pearl Double Strand 6.0-7.0mm
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The white akoya starlight cultured pearl pendant is delicate and beautiful.
Chris; cpolonyi@shaw.ca
I am loving the "Black Tahitian Cultured Baroque Tincup Necklace 11.0-12.0mm" beautiful!!
I adore the White South Sea 'Butterfly' Cultured Dangle Earrings.
I love the White Freshwater Pearl & Diamond Drop Earrings
I like the White South Sea "Orion" Dangle earrings.
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I love the 9.0mm – 10.0mm black tahitian necklace and earring set.
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I love their Black Tahitian 'Classic' Cultured Pearl Pendant.
I love the black Akoya pearl earrring and necklace
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I love the Tahitian Pearls, they are beautiful
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i loved the Black Tahitian 'Spiral' Cultured Pearl Pendant oh and soo much more . i would love to give this to my daughter
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I love Black Tahitian 'Starlight' Cultured Pearl Pendant.
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I love all the black tahitian pearls, especially the pendants.
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I like the Black Tahitian Cultured Baroque Tincup Necklace the most. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com
I really love the White Freshwater 'Circle' Cultured Pearl & Diamond Pendant
My girlfriend would love the White Freshwater Pearl & Diamond Drop Earrings.
I would love to give the White Akoya 'Promise' Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring to my mom for xmas!
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I love the Black Akoya Pearl & Diamond Dangle or the white akoya pearls with diamonds.
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I love the Tahitian Pearls – be it as earrings, pendants, necklaces or what ever – they are stunning!
Thanks, Kristina.
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I like the white akoya 'harmony' white cultured pendant.
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I like the Lavender Freshwater Cultured Dangle Earrings, lavender pearls are lovely.
I like the Black Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace 7.0-8.0mm.
I love the Black Tahitian 'Classic' Cultured Pearl Pendant. Absolutely stunning!
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I love the Black Tahitian "Classic" Cultured Pearl and Diamond Ring.
I just love Tahitian Pearls, but my favourite on your site would have to be the Tahitian Marquis cultured pendant and earring set.
rob001@sympatico.ca
I love the Black Tahitian 'Kiss' Cultured Pearl Pendant
Multicolour Freshwater Cultured Pearl Bracelet 7.0-8.0mm
Love the Black Tahitian Pearls. Thanks for the chance.
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I love the White South Sea 'Butterfly' Cultured Dangle Earrings on Select Pearls site.
This is beautiful, and I really loved the White freshwater circle cultured pearl and diamonds pendant. Love it.
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I love the Black Tahitian Graduated Cultured Pearl Pendant.
the black tahitian pearls anything!!! especially the necklaces
I'm liking the Akoya Harmony pendant AND the South Sea Classic pendant. Beautiful!
I love the beautiful Black Tahitian Pearl necklace.
My favorite is the Multicolour Freshwater Cultured Pearl Bracelet!
I love the Black Akoya Cultured Dangle Earrings.
We like the White Freshwater Cultured 'Classic' Pearl Pendant 8.5-9.0mm, thanks.
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i love white akoya harmony cultured pearl pendant
I love the White South Sea Tin Cup Cultured Pearl Bracelet! Really pretty!
My favorite item is Black Akoya Cultured Dangle Earrings.
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The Tahitian Pearls are my favorites and my favorite item is the Black Tahitian 'Kiss' Cultured Pearl Pendant
I LOVE the White South Sea Tin Cup Cultured Pearl Bracelet 9.0-10.0mm
Black Tahitian 'Classic' Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring 8.0-9.0mm,
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I think White Akoya Pearl & Diamond Drop Pendant is the prettiest I have ever seen! It is so my taste. I am queenesperfect at yahoo.com
I love the 4mm Solid Charm Bracelet – 14k Gold – with the removable Peach Freshwater Pearl Charm.
The White Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Double Strand 6.5-7.0mm
if they had a black pearl double strand than that would win!!
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White Freshwater 'Infinity' Cultured Pearl Ring 6.0mm! What beautiful jewelry! this ones for me! thanks so much
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My fave is the "Orion" Tahitian pendant. I love black pearls!
I like the White Freshwater 'Infinity' Cultured Pearl Ring 6.0mm.
I really like the White South Sea 'Marquis' Cultured Pendant & Earring Set
I like the Black Chinese Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace 6.0-6.5mm. It's really different and pretty.
I really like the White Akoya 'Harmony' Cultured Pearl Pendant 7.0-7.5mm
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I like the Black Tahitian 'Marquis' Cultured Pendant & Earring Set. Black is so gorgeous
I absoutly love the Black Tahitian Graduated Cultured Pearl Pendant.
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Oh wow. All the jewelry is beautiful.
I fell in love with:
Black Tahitian 'Orion' Cultured Dangle Earrings
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I just love this: the multi coloured pearl bracelet!
I blogged about this!
They are all absolutely beautiful but I love the Black Tahitian Cultured Pearl.
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I absolutely love the Black Tahitian "Starlight" Pearl Pendant! I looked around, but I couldn't find any earrings to match, too bad, but I'm sure that they're coming soon!
Keep up the great CANADIAN work!!!
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I love the tahition "starlight" pendant.
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Wow, what an amazing site! I love the Black Akoya 'Galaxy' Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring.
I love the tahition "starlight" pendant. So gorgeous! I never splurge on jewelery for myself so it would be awesome to win some.
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I really love the Black Tahitian 'Lucky' Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring 11.0-12.0mm!
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I love the White South Sea "Lucky" cultured Pearl&Diamond Ring!
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Oh Wow!!!
I LOVE pearls!! They are my fav!!! I always wear white big pearl studs since my fiance gave 'em to me about 4 years ago. I however, have been wanting black ones for a while now! I would totally love to wear the Black Tahitian Classic Cultured Studs I just found on the site.
I love the White South Sea Cultured Pendant & Earring Set, the are beautiful. What an amazing site, thanks!!
Woohoo let the festival begin!! LOL
Wow so much to like at Select pearls but I really liked the
Black Tahitian 'Starlight' Cultured Pearl Pendant it is eyecatching.
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I'd have to say I have expensive taste and I really like the black pearls! Especially the Black Tahitian 'Marquis' Cultured Pendant & Earring Set.
I love the White Akoya 'Promise' Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring 8.0mm. So beautiful.
Susy
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Pearls are my birthstone and I have always loved them. So I go to the sight and I browse forever trying to decide what I did not like so I could narrow it down. My favs are:
1)White South Sea "Cirque" Dangle Earrings
2)Golden South Sea "Lucky" Pearl & Diamond Ring
3)The whole Tahittian Collection
4)The charm bracelet-new
EB 5
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I LOVE the Black Tahitian "Apex" earrings. So beautiful!
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i really like the White Freshwater 'Starlight' Cultured Pearl Pendant 9.5-10.0mm
The pearls are absolutely beauitiful. My favorite item of jewelery is the White South Sea 'Marquis' Cultured Pendant & Earring Set 10.0-11.0mm.
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I love the White Akoya Pearl & Diamond Drop Pendant
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I like the black tahitian pearl pendant
The jewelery is beautiful! My favorite would probably be the black tahitian cultured pearl necklace- georgous! GREAT giveaway!
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I absolutely love the South Sea pearl ring!
I love the Black Tahitian Baroque Necklace, 8.0-11.8mm
I love the Tahitian pearl pendant necklaces.
My favourite is the White Akoya Pearl & Diamond Dangle Earrings
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I love the White South Sea 'Marquis' Cultured Pendant & Earring Set. They are beautiful!!!
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I think the White Freshwater 'Circle' Cultured Pearl & Diamond Pendant is beautiful!
Beautiful pearls. I love the Black Tahitian 'Sweetheart' Cultured Pearl Pendant!
Gorgeous! I love
Black Tahitian 'Sweetheart' Cultured Pearl Pendant
the best. But I also love
Black Tahitian 'Raindrop' Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring 8.0-9.0mm and am considering it as an engagement ring. Woohoo.
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I really like the White South Sea 'Marquis' Cultured Pendant & Earring Set. Of course, the really expensive set!!
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Black Tahitian 'Classic' Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring 8.0-9.0mm, is what caught my eye!
What an awesome ring!
I also entered the early bird draw by sending emails to 5 people.
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i love the white akoya 'waves' pearl ring
i love the Tahitian Pearl and Diamond ring…..
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I blogged about this for an early bird entry!
I grabed your button for the early bird!
I guess I have expensive taste. I love the White South Sea Cultured Necklace
i like the black akoya pearl diamond ring. siroisd@shaw.ca
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I love the Black Tahitian 'Classic' Cultured Pearl & Diamond Ring. A girl can dream:)
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I love all the tahitian pearl ones!
I really like the Black Tahitian 'Infinity' Cultured Pearl Pendant. So simple and pretty.
– Karen
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I like the white akoya 'harmony' white cultured pendant. Beautiful!
I love the White Freshwater 'Infinity' Cultured Pearl Ring 6.0mm! What beautiful jewelry! And a Canadian company as well!!!
I also entered in the early bird draw before Oct. 31st!
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Wow, what a great site! I really love the Tahitian style pearls in earring form. They are fabulous.
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