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Stylish yet Powerful Aromatherapy at Home: TruGardens Essential Oil Diffuser

October 19, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Nothing makes a home feel welcoming like a refreshing scent. Essential oil diffusers can compensate for the lack of fresh air during the cold winter months. Their benefits go far beyond making the air smell better, essential oil diffusers employ aromatherapy to improve health, uplift a mood, provide valuable moisture into forced air environments, energize, improve mental clarity and cleanse the air of germs and bacteria. While essential oil diffusers can be a vital part of health and well-being in a home, they are also often rather unsightly. That is why we love the combination of style and function found in the TruGardens Essential Oil Diffuser.

TruGardens Essential Oil DIffuser emits a soft glow from the LED light

WHY USE A DIFFUSER

Safer than burning a scented candle, longer lasting than burning incense, and more environmentally friendly than a scented air freshener spray that propels artificial chemicals into the air, a diffuser safely and naturally adds both moisture into the air with the potent power of aromatherapy. Diffuser based Aromatherapy is safe around both pets and children. Aromatherapy via a diffuser can be used to improve a mood, but also to affect health benefits. Some benefits include diffusing Eucalyptus Essential Oil to open up congested airway passages during a cold or flu, and Tea Tree Oil to cleanse the air of bacteria, germs, and even mold.

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE TRUGARDENS ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER

Bamboo grain base with soft LED optional light top

The TruGardens diffuser is suitable for home or office and boasts a number of features. First off, one notices the attractive bamboo grain base with an LED light that fits into both modern and traditional decors.

It looks aesthetically pleasing but subtly blends into the decor. But the real appeal to me of the TruGardens Essential Oil Diffusers is its’ options and safety features.

FEATURES

LED LIGHT

The LED light is optional but adds a soft glow of color to your home or office while diffusing the pleasing aroma. The color choices are selected at the touch of a button, they include soft white light, magenta pink, poppy red, light baby blue, dark blue, and light green.

Press the left button to change the color of the light, as seen here to blue or one of the other color options.

It is bright enough to provide some light at night, but not so much light so as to distract from sleep.

Pink glowing light option warms from a soft pink into a magenta

EASY TO USE ONE TOUCH BUTTONS

The one-touch buttons control the LED light color options and mist.

The menu as seen with the LED light off and the diffusing mist on

Menu as seen when the diffuser is off

CAPACITY

The TruGardens Essential Oil Diffuser has a 300ml capacity or a bit over ten ounces. The fill indicator notes three fill levels depending on your needs ranging from a small office cubicle to a large open room. This provides ample water to run even overnight or for a full workday without having to refill it. Generally, it only takes a few minutes to remove a stale odor or to infuse even a large room, so the TruGarden Diffuser doesn’t need constant refills yet still has a small footprint on a nightstand, table, or shelf.

Pre-measured fill lines, seen here filled to the 300ML mark. The 300ml level is about 10 ounces and will last overnight

AUTO SHUT OFF SAFETY FEATURE

TruGardens diffuser has an auto waterless shut off when the water runs out for added safety. I like this feature as it makes it safe to leave the TruGardens diffuser on overnight, even in a child’s room, or to leave it unattended in the kitchen. I like that if I doze off or forget about it being on, that there’s no danger. It also makes it safe to leave on when I leave the house so I can come home to a lovely diffused scent, which is something I enjoy.

Speaking of safety, the TruGarden diffuser comes with CE, FCC and RoH certificates.

TruGardens Essential Oil Diffuser can be used safely around plants, pets, and children to diffuse essential oils into the air

SILENT

It makes no noise at ALL, so it is very useful for using at night, or discretely using it diffuse in an office setting. It is so quiet, the first time I used it I wasn’t sure it was turned on until I saw the billow of mist coming from the top of the device.

Something I particularly like about the silent feature, apart from making it quiet enough to use while sleeping, is it is also quiet when used in the office. Do you have a workmate that microwaves pungent foods for lunch that permeate the whole office? Discretely diffuse Peppermint or lemon in your office space to eradicate the smell from around YOU. The TruGardens Essential Oil diffuser is so quiet, that no one will even hear it running, meanwhile, your nose and clothes are saved from the smelly meal du jour.

It is also useful if someone is sick in the office and you wish to diffuse some purifying oils, or if you are the sickie and want to diffuse Eucalyptus oil to survive the day without coughing so much you drive everyone else crazy.

So quiet it is suitable for use at night or in the office

ADJUSTABLE MOISTURE OUTLET

The moisture level can be adjusted to accommodate a very dry room (such as due to forced air heat during the winter), or for allergies.

Of note, the moisture outlet does not sputter, the surface that I had the diffuser resting upon did not become covered with a surrounding layer of wet dew as can happen with some diffusers. With some diffusers I have had to put down a towel to absorb the ring of moisture they leave, but not with the TruGardens Essential Oil Diffuser.

This no-sputter feature is in part due to the controlled mist-flow cap that doesn’t allow splashes of water to escape, leading to a very fine mist of steam that easily evaporates into the air.

Diffuser basin cap prevents splashes of water or leakage

Basin with the cap on is designed to prevent spills and splashes

HOW TO USE THE TRUEGARDENS DIFFUSER

Add 2-3 drops of essential oils per 100ml of water. If the container is filled to the 300ml fill line, use a maximum of 6-9 drops.

IDEAS TO USE THE TRUGARDENS ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER

Peppermint can naturally remove lingering smoke odors, deter mosquitos and other bugs, as well as uplift and invigorate for exercise or other activities.
Rosemary Oil can improve concentration and mental clarity while doing homework or working on a mentally taxing project.
Lavender can improve relaxation and sleep.
Citrus scents including grapefruit, lemon, and sweet orange eliminate cooking smells, even strong fish odors.

Aerial view of the very fine stream of mist that fills the air with the diffused essential oils

ABOUT TRUGARDENS ESSENTIAL OILS

Some diffusers “burn” the essential oils with overheating to disseminate the scent. TruGardens Diffuser does not burn the oils. TruGardens also has Essential Oils that work best with their diffusers. We tried the TruGardens Zen Essential Oil, a pleasant, relaxing scent that is a combination of mind-clearing, relaxing essential oils. Only a drop or two was necessary to diffuse the large open space room near the kitchen with a fresh, relaxing scent ideal for winding down after an exhausting day at work or school.

The TruGardens Essential Oil “Zen” is a relaxing melody of essential oils blended to perfection that includes Clary Sage, Frankincense, Orange, Patchouli, Thyme, Ylang-Ylang – ideal for relaxing after a stressful day, no one scent is overwhelming even though individually these scents may overpower, together they are blended for optimal relaxation

CONCLUSION

A worthwhile investment in your health and well-being, the TruGardens Essential Oil Diffuser has endless uses to improve concentration while studying, to get better sleep, to diffuse the air to remove smoke, pet or cooking odors, to combat mold, mildew and stale smells, to deter bugs in the home, to help invigorate, lift a mood, to relax, to energize a workout and many more uses. A sturdy diffuser of quality materials and construction, it is easy to use and safe enough for a child’s room. The bamboo makes it fit into both modern and traditional homes as well as being suitable for use in an office. It comes boxed and is suitable for gift giving.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the TruGardens Essential Oil Diffuser and their wide selection of quality essential oils at https://www.trugardens.com/collections/diffuser-1

TruGardens Essential Oil Diffuser

Style Chicks received the TruGardens Essential Oil Diffuser in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Stylishly Carrying Beauty: OLPR Leather Goods Co. Leather Dopp Kit

October 19, 2017 · Leave a Comment

For all of the gift with purchase cosmetic cases that we have accumulated over the years, none of them really fit the bill when it comes to carrying skincare and makeup essentials for overnight trips or emergency mid-day makeup overhauls. A makeup bag needs to be compact enough to fit into an overnight bag, satchel, gym bag or to stash away in my desk drawer, yet still roomy enough to hold the essentials including a small brush or comb, an eyelash curler, a few vital palettes, dry shampoo, some hand lotion as well as the makeup essentials. And it needs to be sturdy. And durable. And preferably attractive without drawing excess attention if I need to haul to the ladies room for an emergency quick-fix. These needs are all met in the OLPR Leather Goods Co. Leather Dopp Kit. Dopp Kits are not just for the boys, they are darn useful for an on-the-go lady to hold all your go-to glam stuff in one convenient case.

Want a sturdy makeup bag that doesn’t wear out and the zipper doesn’t break? The OLPR Leather Goods Co. Brown Leather Dopp Kit easily holds lipstick, an eyelash curler, full-size lotions, hand cream, powders, and hair care products safely and lasts for years.

ABOUT THE OLPR Leather Goods Co. Brown Leather Dopp Kit

A standout feature of the OLPR Leather Goods Co. Brown Leather Dopp Kit is the leather itself, a soft, supple leather with a rich grain that will come to patina to a nice finish without signs of damaged wear.

Made of Full-Grain Horween Chromexcel Leather that wears beautifully over time and is durable for years to come

The leather has a suede inner feel to the inside of the case.

Beautiful look and feel to the inside finish

CRAFTSMANSHIP

Each OLPR Leather Goods Co. Brown Leather Dopp Kit is made to order, and it shows. The leather is bound well so that it does not pull or wear unevenly, the stitching is impeccable.

Quality stitching on each piece

Side view detailing

EASE OF USE

The pull tab is generous and easy to maneuver.

Sturdy zipper and pull

The metal elements and zipper are of sturdy construction and an attractive oversize look that adds to the aesthetic.

Stitching and zipper closeup

SIZING

The size is generous, at 7.5″ x 3.5″ x 3.5″, and has some give to fold in the traditional rectangle shape or shape taller to hold larger items.

HOW MUCH CAN IT HOLD?

For the purposes of scale, when folded up, the case can hold a 2.8 ounce cream pump bottle of lotion or cream(the white bottle to the left), a hairspray styling product mini (the orange pump to the right), an full size makeup up palette such as Urban Decay Naked Palette square (seen peeking out of the bottom), several smaller bottles and tubes of makeup, an eyelash curler, lipstick, gloss, and hand cream (Bliss blue tube) with room to spare. When used in the traditional square shape, it can hold several more compact shorter items. I like the ability to carry my pricer eyelash curlers such as Shiseido, Shu Uemura, Surratt or Kevyn Aucoin curlers (seen between the white bottle and blue tube) without crushing their delicate shape as can happen in some makeup bags.

Stuff the bag with full-size skin care products and odd-shaped items like eyelash curlers, and it still closes without crushing them contents

This bag also fits the traditional Dopp bag uses of overnight travel products such as mini travel size shampoo and conditioner, full-size soap, deodorant, toothpaste, razors, and brushes.

PERSONALIZATION: The OLPR Leather Goods Co. Leather Dopp Kit can be personalized for free with up to five letters, ideal for a monogram, initials or a name or nickname. How about giving it as a groomsmen or bridesmaids gift for a destination wedding, or monogram it with “BRIDE”, “GROOM”, “DAD”, “MOM” or GRAD?

Personalize your bag with up to five letters, a monogram, single letter, title or short name.

CONCLUSION

Unlike the endless GWP makeup bags we accumulate over time, this bag is an investment that will last for years and wear beautifully. A highly attractive leather Dopp kit of excellent construction and materials that is worthy of carrying the makeup collection of a beauty connoisseur and keeping it safe and secure, ideal for travel, the gym, for an overnight bag, or to keep all the essentials like dry shampoo, makeup, spare toothbrush and paste and other essentials in your desk. If you carry expensive skin care products with you when you travel, this Dopp bag can keep them safe and secure. Makes for a lovely gift!

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the OLPR Leather Goods Co. Brown Leather Dopp Kit at https://olpr.com/product/chestnut-leather-dopp-kit/

Style Chicks received the OLPR Leather Goods Co. Brown Leather Dopp Kit in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

OFFICE-LIGHTING PROOF YOUR MAKEUP: Ambertronix LED Desk Lamp

October 17, 2017 · 1 Comment

We’ve all done it: your makeup looks perfect at home, but when you get to the office it looks cakey, harsh and pale. In a sea of makeup tutorials, there are few geared toward office makeup. This is unfortunate since you want to look your best for presentations, sales pitches or job interviews, but there is a high risk of looking either completely washed out or overly made-up or even garish in that weird office lighting. This is especially the case with mineral makeup, foundation, contour, and eyeshadow blending. Fortunately, with the proper lighting, you don’t have to forgo foundation and reasonable contouring in the office.

The Ambertronix LED Desk Lamp is ideal for applying makeup for the office

Why the right lighting is crucial to office-ready makeup

There are plenty of makeup blending tools, but this is only half the battle. The real secret to getting your makeup right for the office is to apply your makeup with the right lighting. The lighting in your bathroom or bedroom is likely too dim and too yellow, which will lead to makeup being too heavy.

Brushes and sponges can blend makeup flawlessly, but only when the right lighting is used

Natural sunlight is not right either, as it is too warm, imparting extra pink and gold to your skin when you’ll have to over-compensate for the grayish cast of harsh office lighting by adding in these tones.

Applying your makeup by bedroom or bath lighting can lead to too cakey foundation or overly harsh contouring

For these reasons, we recommend the Ambertronix LED Desk Lamp for optimal even light when applying makeup. It is bright enough to leave you shadow free during makeup application without washing you out, and it does not deceptively add a warm tone that can sabotage your office makeup. The lighting is bright but not harsh or eye-irritating, it does not flicker and tire out the eyes while being used, even for extended periods of time.

Ambertronix LEd desk lamp Features

USB PORT/CELL PHONE CHARGER There is a USB port on the side of the lamp and a tray large enough to hold and charge your phone while you are putting on your makeup in the morning, or for leaving it to charge overnight and will not forget it. I also like that it can charge and hold my phone or device if I feel like trying out a YouTube makeup tutorial on my phone in front of a mirror and good lighting.
Convenient USB port to charge your phone while doing your makeup
It has Multi-mode lighting and brightness comes in five levels and four different lighting modes with a touch-sensitive dimmer on an intuitive option menu pad. Offices are quite bright with their overhead LED panels, so applying makeup with a bright light is a must.
The bulbs last for 25 years, so the lamp may even outlast how long you choose to stay at your office job! It is energy efficient with a power consumption rated at 14W.
AUTO-OFF TIMER: Have Your Smart Phone Close By And Charging At The Same Time. A USB Charging Port Is On The Lamp For Easy Charging. Also, Have The Ability To Turn Light Off Automatically With 1 Hour Auto-Off Timer. Perfect For When Dozing Off.
DESIGN: Slimline and sleek, it is 16.5″ high and 12.5″ long. The light arm easily bends to any position. Modern and stylish and with a small footprint it can be fit easily on tables, bedside, countertops and computer desks. Also ideal for a dorm or small studio apartment.
EASY TO STORE: Just fold it and store away easy with only a little space.

MY EXPERIENCE:

It was easy to assemble, it comes with directions but I didn’t need them. It is well packaged and has a plastic peel-off wrap that keeps it free of debris and scratches while in the box. It assembled quickly, I plugged it in and turned it on. No annoying flicker and the light is bright but not irritating to the eyes.

THE CONTROL INTERFACE
The control interface is very intuitive, the top has plus and minus buttons to dim or increase the lighting. Four lighting options are available, for makeup, we recommend the brightest option.

Choose the READ option for the best lighting for office makeup
AUTO SHUT OFF: The one-hour shut off mode is useful so you do not accidentally leave the light on all day while you are away.
ADJUSTABLE
The light arm is fully adjustable to position for use applying makeup at a vanity table, desk, or using your bathroom mirror or even just a compact mirror.

CONCLUSION

Avoid makeup surprises at the office or anywhere with harsh, bright lighting by investing in a bright natural LED light such as the Ambertronix LED Desk Lamp. It simulates natural light so your makeup will not seem strange either inside or outside. It is flicker-free, which also makes it great for reading, studying, and office work. The auto shut-off in one hour feature is also very useful at bedtime to limit oneself to only one hour of reading or Netflix watching before lights out!

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the Ambertronix LED Desk Lamp at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073CF4KRT/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=

Style Chicks received Ambertronix LED Desk Lamp in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Multi-Tasking Retinol: Retinol uses: Acne and Dark Undereye Circles

October 10, 2017 · Leave a Comment

This is part two of a two-part series about the Multi-tasking uses of Retinol, the go-to beauty product to fix numerous skin issues ranging from stretch marks to acne to wrinkles. Today we discuss both acne and dark undereye circles, and why Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer, a 2.5% non-prescription Retinol is a powerhouse for treating them both.

Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer contains natural moisturizers to soothe while treating acne and dark circles

ACNE & RETINOL

Retinol is especially effective on acne. No matter what age you get your acne, Retinol can tackle it.

Whether you are a teen, in your twenties or even post-menopausal, acne happens. But how acne is best-addressed changes with age. Teens generally use oil-drying cleansers combined with a heavy layer of benzoyl peroxide, both of which are too rough for more mature skin because it cannot recover moisture like younger skin.

At the first sign of an emerging pimple, apply a buffered Retinol like Lordsbury Retinol+C to reduce inflammation and redness without causing surface dryness or irritation

But this is not to say that Retinol cannot be overly drying to the skin, as it’s in fact, quite a potent topical acne remedy. So potent, that only a pea-sized amount should be used on the entire face. Even in small doses, prescription strength retinols need to be buffered with a cream or lotion to ease the dryness and itchiness that can come with Retinol. This is one of our favorite things about Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer for treating acne because it comes with an all-in-one 2.5% prescription strength pure Retinol and several soothing ingredients built right into the formulation to buffer the retinol with just the right balance. Natural ingredients include Organic Aloe Vera and Shea Butter that keep skin supple and pliable to help pre-empt stretch marks before they form. Also, there’s Green Tea that soothes irritation. Even when I use it twice a day, I don’t experience peeling, itching or dryness, yet it effectively targets acne.

Lordsbury Retinol+C Moisturizer has soothing and hydrating moisturizers that buffer BOTH the prescription strength 2.5% Retinol and the 20% Vitamin C Serum to quickly reduce acne breakouts and heal acne mark scars

HOW IT WORKS

Retinol is a keratolytic treatment that dissolves dead skin layers. In laypersons’ speak, this means Retinol unclogs pores. This has a two-fold benefit of allowing other medications creams and gels, such as Vitamin C Serum or Salyclic Acid to more effectively treat the pore by cleaning it, removing bacteria and oil and shrinking its’ appearance. Retinol also reduces the number of blackheads and pimple outbreaks by preventing dead cells from clogging pores or entrapping bacteria and oil which form said blackheads and pimples.

Retinol unclogs pores so well that after about two weeks of Retinol use, users report a sudden acne breakout, often it is so bad that people feel Retinol is causing their acne. It’s not causing acne, rather purging pores. If you can hold on for just a few weeks, your skin will be clear and less congested.

USING RETINOL DURING A PIMPLE LIFE CYCLE

Retinol can also reduce inflammation and redness, which is a big part of what makes a pimple look so large. At the first sign of a pimple, dab an extra bit of Lordsbury Retinol+C on the pimple to start reducing inflammation and quell the redness without causing a dry, crusty skin layer that is itchy.

POST PIMPLE HEALING

Retinol also encourages the formation of collagen, which helps the skin to heal, and it redistributes excess or abnormal pigmentation, meaning skin takes on a more even tone. This is why, in part, it addresses so many skin problems.

CYSTIC ACNE

Cystic Acne scars live on long after a pimple itself came and went, and the scar mark turns red then brown then after about six months fades to its’ final state of discoloration. Even if you are very careful not to pick, squeeze, poke or otherwise irritate these tricky cystic pimples, some are little jerks and just leave a scar anyways. The faster you can fade the scar, the better. Retinol tackles uneven skin tone and accelerates the healing process, breaking up the dark pigmentation of a red or brown scar. I particularly like Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer.

Got some discoloration from an old acne scar? Applying Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer to acne scars helps quickly fade them and heal the skin texture without causing irritation

ACNE ON THE BODY

Acne on the body, especially the back, can be tough to treat. Benzoyl Peroxide, while effective and inexpensive, is often unsuitable for back acne, AKA “bacne” because it can bleach the fabric of clothing. Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer dries down clean without a greasy finish so it can be applied to your back acne with no residue and is safe to wear even with nicer clothing. It also comes in a large 2.8-ounce container, large enough to apply liberally to acne prone areas such as shoulders, chest, and back.

RETINOL & UNDER EYE DARK CIRCLES

Dark under eye circles happen for many reasons: allergies, heredity, lack of sleep, and at times, leaking blood capillaries under the skin that creates a purple hue. The undereye skin area, being so thin, is also subject to the effects of sun damage.

Retinol breaks up excess pigmentation and disperses it to make the skin tone appear even. It’s also exceptionally effective in reversing the appearance of sun damage. But for some dark circle undereye conditions, the best that can be done is minimizing their appearance by optimizing the condition of the skin by keeping it wrinkle free and as hydrated as possible.

Part of what contributes to the appearance of a dark undereye circle is skin sagging and the resulting shadow. Collagen is the scaffolding of the skin, if there’s not enough collagen to support skin tissues, skin sags under the weight. Skin loses collagen with age, especially around the eye area. Retinol promotes collagen production and in tandem with topical Vitamin C, can reduce the sagging and discoloration substantially.

You likely cannot substantially eradicate hereditary dark shadows, but you can remove as much sun exposure and skin damage as possible to lighten, smooth and brighten the area and you can boost the collagen levels to lift the skin upwards for a younger, brighter look. Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer contains Aloe Vera which feeds the skin like a vitamin, providing a dewy look over time that is smooth and reflects light, giving a lighter appearance. Vitamin C builds collagen and lightens the skin without bleaching it to an unnatural color, as can happen with some chemical peels or laser treatments.

Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer contains 20% Vitamin C Serum to build collagen, fade both discoloration and sun damage around the delicate eye area

TIP: To not irritate the delicate eye skin, only apply retinol as high as all along the orbital bone of the dark circle, below the eye bulge up to the brow.

CONCLUSION

Ranging from stretch marks, facial and body acne, dark undereye circles, wrinkles or discoloration due to sun damage, age spots, scars, discoloration or acne marks, Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer provides a powerful combination of a 20% Vitamin C Serum paired with a prescription level dose of 2.5% Retinol and all natural buffering moisturizers in one 2.8-ounce cream at a great price. Gentle enough for even sensitive skin, but potent enough to make a sizable difference in skin problems in short order.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer at Amazon here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M3PSEQX/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=lordsbury-20&linkId=80ce0c85b497e19a5480f6b096cc3147

Style Chicks received compensation for our time and effort as Brand Ambassadors of Lordsbury Retinol+C Cream Moisturizer. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

HOW TO SELECT CLASSIC PEARLS FOR MODERN SENSIBILITIES: Japanese Akoya Pearl Stardust Earrings

October 6, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Pearls are one of the most versatile of the gemstone jewels, they can dress up a little black dress or be worn to a wedding, and depending on the setting and other stones, metals or jewels that a pearl is paired with, they can even be incorporated into semi-casual outfits or office appropriate workwear. Despite being a classic, go-to wardrobe piece, Pearls can, however, look a bit old-fashioned, which is why we love The Pearl Source’s unique pearls designs, which also come at a more attractive price point than many pearl pieces seen in stores. A good example of this is The Pearl Source’s Japanese Akoya Pearl Stardust Earrings, formal and classic enough for a traditional style bride, yet stylish enough for those with demure yet modern taste in jewelry.

The Pearl Source Japanese Akoya Pearl Stardust Earrings

JAPANESE AKOYA PEARL STARDUST EARRING DESIGN

Each earring is comprised of one classic round Akoya Pearl Classic pearl on a gold base, 925 Sterling Silver coated drop chain. The earring drop is about one inch in length. The Pearls are AA+ Quality, which is higher than that typically found in department stores and mall jewelry stores.

Akoya Pearl with two smaller stardust orbits. Gold with .925 Sterling Silver overlay makes them sturdy.

Above the pearl, there are two suspended small silver drop ball orb embellishments with a stardust pattern to add a bit of very subtle shimmer, not full-on bling, but they are eye-catching.

Stardust orbs of .925 Sterling Silver over gold are securely held in place

JAPANESE AKOYA PEARL STARDUST EARRING CONSTRUCTION

The thick nacre content of these pearls makes them durable despite being on a drop length dangle, they will not scratch even though they are exposed to other dangling embellishments. The chain is gold with a generous .925 Sterling Silver coating. The post is sturdy and does not readily bend.

The Pearl Source Japanese Akoya Pearl Stardust Earrings are well-made with .925 Sterling Silver overlaying a gold base

ABOUT JAPANESE AKOYA PEARL STARDUST EARRINGS: EVALUATING PRIMARY PEARL CHARACTERISTICS

When selecting a pearl jewelry piece, there are three notable characteristics to assess. These are the Pearl Luster, the Pearl Nacre, and the Pearl Overtone.

PEARL LUSTER

Pearls produce an intense shine, also known as luster. The luster of a pearl can be determined when a light is reflected off the many layers of nacre or tiny organic crystals that comprise the surface of the pearl.

The luster rating of this Japanese Akoya Pearl Stardust Earring Set is considered “very high”.

These pearls have a high luster that is eye-catching. Note the sturdy .925 Sterling Silver posts and reinforcements

PEARL NACRE

Nacre is what gives pearls shine and resilience. Nacre is very similar in composition and appearance to the composite material inside of a mollusk shell. The iridescent nacre can be seen for example inside a nautilus shell and to some extent abalone.

Nacre is comprised of tiny organic crystals, which serve as reflectors of light. The larger a pearl is, the more reflectors it possesses. When shopping for a pearl, the larger the pearl, the more nacre it has and the greater the luster. The degree of nacre produced luster varies greatly between pearls.

Nacre builds the iridescent layers inside a shell and on Pearls to create luster as seen here

This Japanese Akoya Pearl Stardust Earring Set has a very thick nacre, creating a high luster.

These Pearls are of thick nacre which yields a high luster

PEARL OVERTONE

A pearl’s color is called the body color. Pearls vary from white, cream, yellow, silver, pink or black. Pearls also have a glow of a secondary color, which can be seen when light reflects off of the pearls. This hint of color is known as its’ overtone.

The Pearl Source Japanese Akoya Pearl Stardust Earrings are a white body color that is available in four overtones. The set shown here is a White Overtone Pearl, but they also come in Rose and Ivory overtones as well as Black. These choices are ideal for matching the undertone of a bridal gown so the shade of white is not a mismatch.

The white body and white overtone of these pearls glow suit all-white bridal gowns and absolutely glow against bright colors and dark textures, making them highly versatile

WHAT IS AN AKOYA PEARL?

Akoya pearls are cultured in Akoya oysters primarily in Japan and China. They are renowned for their incredible luster and are generally considered the “classic” pearl. Akoya pearls range in size from about 6.0 – 8.5mm.

Akoya Pearls, such as these The Pearl Source Japanese Akoya Pearl Stardust Earrings are round and symmetrical and are renowned for their high luster

GIFT BOXED

The earrings come in a distinctive blue box with a grosgrain pattern crisp overlay, and an inner hinged style box with traditional satin and velvet lining. It is highly suitable for gift giving and storage.

Outer Gift Box with inner hinged box for gift giving and storage

ABOUT THE PEARL SOURCE

The Pearl Source only uses the highest quality grade of pearls from the Pinctada fucata oyster in Japan, and only uses pearls without defects. I found these pearls to be of better quality than that I have purchased at department stores. Because their pearls are imported direct, the cost is much less than other online and brick and mortar jewelry stores. The Pearl Source Pearls for gifts and bridal jewelry or just for your personal collection is higher quality and at a better price. They also offer free shipping on all orders.

The Pearl Source Japanese Akoya Pearl Stardust Earrings make for an excellent gift for brides, proms, special occasions

CONCLUSION

The Pearl Source Japanese Akoya Pearl Stardust Earrings are an outstanding value for a bride, as a gift for a teen attending a formal event, or for anyone who would like a demure, ladylike piece that gives an updated look to a classic design. The pair of stardust dangle orbs brings some visual interest to the single statement pearl. The pearls themselves are of high luster, thick nacre and come in four overtones to best match one’s skin coloring or attire. The direct sourcing of the pearls makes The Pearl Source jewelry an excellent value on a highly versatile set of earrings that will last for years to come.

WHERE TO BUY

Find the Japanese Akoya Pearl Stardust Earrings at The Pearl Source here: https://www.thepearlsource.com/Japanese-Akoya-Pearl-Stardust-Earrings-w.html

Style Chicks received The Pearl Source Japanese Akoya Pearl Stardust Earrings in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.