Understanding Freshwater Pearls with Honora CEO, Joel Schechter!

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

While we always do our best to help you to learn more about Freshwater Pearls, nothing beats hearing it directly from our CEO, Joel Schechter.  Joel was one of the first to see the potential in these astounding Cultured Pearls back when they were only available in the small low quality shapes we lovingly called “Rice Crispies”.  This video is a little longer than the Honora TV episodes that we usually post , but we wanted to offer you the same video that we created for our retail partners to help them to better understand what goes into creating our pearl jewelry.

If you have 8 minutes to spare,  Joel can teach you a lot about the qualities that draw everyone here at Honora to Freshwater Cultured Pearls.  He helps you to understand everything from how these pearls are grown, to learning about the pearl colors and even takes you behind-the-scenes at a Freshwater Pearl Farm in China.  Joel even goes out of his way to explain why these pearls are so affordable.  It is a true beginners course that focuses entirely on Freshwater and a must watch for anyone who truly loves these astounding gemstones!

If you prefer text, you can also check out our Freshwater Pearls Made Simple series (new posts coming soon!), it is a great way to get to know these pearls a little at a time.  We hope you enjoy the video and feel free to leave any questions you might have in the comments section.  We will be sure to answer them here or in future posts!  We would also appreciate it if you would let us know what you thought of this video.  Is this something you would like to see more of here on The Honora Blog?



  Honora TV | Pearl Fashion Tips | Pearls and Outfits

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

[If you cannot see the video, click here]

Women are constantly worried about finding the perfect occasion to wear their Honora pearl jewelry. So in this week’s episode, we hope to show you the time and place is anytime and anywhere!

Join Honora TV Host, Anna Swanson and Special Guest, Costume Designer Michael Bevins, as they compliment a wide range of outfits with Honora’s Freshwater Pearls.  Whether its casual or formal, never be intimidated to incorporate Pearls into your everyday wardrobe. Then, in the second half of this episode, watch as a single strand of Honora Freshwater Pearls is magically transformed into a one-piece-suits-all-occasions accessory!

Let us know how you mix and match your pearl jewelry and outfits in the comments section and keep an eye out for brand-new episodes of Honora TV.

Anna Swanson – Host

Sterling Silver Denim Baroque Freshwater Pearl 36″ Necklace – HN1360DEN36
Sterling Silver Denim Coin Freshwater Pearl 36″ Necklace – HN1298DEN36
Sterling Silver Denim Baroque Freshwater Pearl 36″ Necklace - LN4193DEN3

Robin DeMarco – Guest

Sterling Silver Onyx and Freshwater Pearl 60″ Necklace – LN5459WB60
Sterling Silver White Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings – LE4800WH

Emily Morse – Guest

Sterling Silver Black Freshwater Pearl Ring – LR3605BL
Sterling Silver Black Freshwater Pearl Pendant – LR3910BL
Sterling Silver Black Freshwater Pearl Earring – LE4355BL

Beth Murphy – Guest

Sterling Silver Black Keshi Freshwater Pearl 36″ Necklace – From the “Make Your Own Pearl” section of The Honora Store

All the Guests -

Baroque Freshwater Pearl 125″ Ropes – Various Colors



  Honora TV | Pearl Fashion Tips | Coming In 2010

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

[Click here if you cannot see this video]

Get a sneak peek at what you can expect to see on Honora TV in 2010!  Thank you so much to everyone who has been watching and we look forward to showing you a lot more about Freshwater Pearls and Pearl Jewelry when we return in January.

On behalf of Honora TV Host, Anna Swanson and all of us here at Honora we wish you a very Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!  We will see you all again in 2010!

Let us know your favorite episode or tell us what you would like to learn more about next year in the comments section.



  Honora TV | Pearl Fashion Tips | Find Your Color

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

With all of the pearl color choices Honora is now able to offer, it can be a challenge finding the perfect one for you.  Knowing how to match the wide array of natural and infused Freshwater Pearl colors to your style and skin tone will help you get the most out of your pearl jewelry.

[Click here if you cannot see this video]

Join Honora TV Host, Anna Swanson and Honora CEO, Joel Schechter as they showcase several of our latest pearl colors and combinations as well as some helpful hints for finding the ideal designs for your personal style.  From the widest array of natural colors offered by Freshwater Pearls to the infused colors that have never been seen before in pearl jewelry, Honora truly has a color for everyone.

Tell us more about why your favorite pearl colors work for you and why they work for you in the comments section and tune in next week for a brand-new episode of Honora TV.

Anna Swanson – Host

Sterling Silver Teal Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings – LE5459TL

Sterling Silver Teal Freshwater Pearl 60″ Necklace – LN5459TL60

Sterling Silver Raspberry Freshwater Pearl 60″ Necklace – LN5459RS60

Kristin Glaudel – Guest

Set of 3 Precious Metals Freshwater Pearl Stretch Bracelets -HB1454MTL

Sterling Silver Gold Freshwater Pearl Necklace – HN1464GO36 – From the “Make Your Own Pearl” section of The Honora Store

Aziza  Solano – Guest

Set of 3 Royale Freshwater Pearl Stretch Bracelets – HB1298RYL

Sterling Silver Royale Freshwater Pearl 36″ Necklace – HN1298RYL

Danielle Casella – Guest

80″ Denim Freshwater Pearl Necklace – HN1434DEN80

Sterling Silver Denim Freshwater Pearl Earrings – LE4415DEN

Sterling Silver Chocolate Freshwater Pearl Ring – LR5419CH



  Honora TV | Pearl Fashion Tips | Know Your Shapes

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Finding the perfect pearl for your personality can be a bit of a challenge, but understanding the variety of shapes can go a long way towards helping you find pearl jewelry that you will love to wear.  The beauty of Freshwater Pearls is that they offer the largest selection of naturally occurring pearl shapes and allowing us to make more fashionable pearl designs than ever before.


[Click here if you cannot see this video]

Let Honora TV Host, Anna Swanson and Honora President, Ralph Rossini show you how versatile Freshwater Jewelry has become with the availability of the widest range of Cultured Pearl shapes in history.  From free form baroque shapes, lusterous coin shapes, naturally ringed pearls and all the way to the traditional near-round shapes you know and love, pearl jewelry now has the perfect option for every occasion.  This incredible variety has helped make Freshwater Pearl Jewelry the hot fashion item that it is today.

Let us know your favorite pearl shape and why it speaks to you in the comments section.  Be sure to tune in next week to Honora.TV for a brand-new episode showing you how to find that perfect pearl color for your skin tone and personality with our CEO, Joel Schechter.

Anna Swanson – Host

Set of 3 Black Freshwater Pearl Stretch Bracelets – HB1103BL

Sterling Silver Black Freshwater Pearl 36″ Necklace – HN1091BL

Sterling Silver Aqua and Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings – LE4958AQ

Nicole Scala – Coin Pearls

Set of 3 Santa Fe Freshwater Pearl Stretch Bracelets – HB1298SF

Sterling Silver Santa Fe Freshwater Pearl 36″ Necklace – HN1298SF36

Jennie Weinman – Baroque Pearls

Set of 3 Precious Metals Freshwater Pearl Stretch Bracelets – HB1434MTL

80″ Precious Metals Freshwater Pearl Necklace – HN1434MTL80

Sterling Silver and Gold Freshwater Pearl Dangle Earrings – LE3755GO

Sterling Silver and Precious Metals Freshwater Pearl 18″ and 36″ Necklaces – LN4193MTL18 and LN4193MTL36