Pearl jewellery

Aimee

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Pleaseeeee I am looking everywhere for fake pearls to wear that haven't come from oysters.
Does anyone know any brands that specialise in this?
 
I think fake pearls by definition don't come from oysters. But some are made from sea shells. but I think even those would be considered vegan. Although I guess it could be an issue.

I know that there are many processes for making fake pearls. but from what I understand they all result in "costume jewelry". they might look nice with your prom dress, but among the people who actually buy pearls, they are considered .... well.... costume jewelry. Although many of them can't tell them from the real thing.

Your best bet is to visit a thrift store or maybe a "vintage" clothing store and just buy whatever appeals to you. Just don't spend very much money. Fake pearls have very little resale value.

Maybe a better idea is to go to an arts and crafts fair and buy a handmade necklace by an artist. You will be supporting the art community and not some nameless faceless industry. Plus it will be a unique and hopefully pretty necklace. :)

And then there is this: if someone who knows you are vegan may call you out on wearing pearls. And I would think it would be embarrassing to have to explain that they are fake.
 
Thank you for your ideas Lou.

I have since contacted Swarovski and they have informed me their pearls are vegan (whether there are completely ethical towards environment/people, I have not finished researching).

The problem with a lot of fake pearls is they do not come from oysters but they are still coated in material originating from fish scales so it is hard to know which are vegan and which aren't.

I like your suggestion of going to a local hand-made artist or thrift shop
 
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Pleaseeeee I am looking everywhere for fake pearls to wear that haven't come from oysters.
Does anyone know any brands that specialise in this?
i don't know about the pearl jewelry but i shopped from one place that is address chic where i purchased a lot of jewelry for my girlfriend as we both are vegan i was having no hesitation and my gf also liked those gift items and where ever we are out he knows what to wear ethically
www.addresschic.com

one of image i bought for my gf
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