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Now the executive chairman of the company, Nick Paspaley reminisces about the origins of the family firm. “When I travel the world and see Paspaley pearls on display in the world’s leading jewellery houses, it always takes me back to the source... back to my father’s grand vision and a journey that involves so many years, so many miles and so many memories. Now we have our own 6 & 7 Bangle and drop earrings with diamonds and onyx from the Muse collection 8 Muse collection necklace, earrings and ring with blue sapphires and pavé-set diamonds 9 Muse rings with onyx, rose quartz and moonstone 10 Additional bracelet and rings from the Muse collection
boutiques around the world in which to house these magnificent gems that we have produced in harmony with nature.” I n 20 05, Paspa ley brought its uniquely beautiful pearls to the UAE with the opening of the first boutique in the region. There are now three stores in Dubai and one in Abu Dhabi. Nick Paspaley remarked on the synergies between the UAE and his company, commenting that “Paspaley grows the world’s finest and most valuable pearls, so it is natural for us to want to showcase our collections in a location renowned as a destination for luxury brands and to a market that will truly appreciate and value the most beautiful pearls in the world.”
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Paspaley is located on the ground floor in Abu Dhabi Mall. Contact 02 6441475 or email abudhabi@paspaley.com
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Pearls of wisdom It can take years to accumulate pearls of the matching colour and size to create a perfect string of pearls. They are meticulously scrutinised and rigorously graded in the same way as other gemstones but considering the ‘five virtues’ of size, colour, shape, lustre and complexion. The Paspaley Strand Signature is a glittering Paspaley-branded diamond set flush into one of the strand’s pearls. It is a guarantee of authenticity as well as the highest quality that money can buy as only the most lustrous and perfect pearls are used in the creation of Paspaley’s exquisite pieces of jewellery. Each year the rarest and most magnificent pearls are set aside to create only a few ‘super strands’ of pearls, which boast the coveted Paspaley Strand Signature pink diamond. Strictly for those with serious spending power, these are at the pinnacle of the jewellery world. “Our customers are discerning and seek out the finest quality products with authentic provenance,” says Nick Paspaley. “With a 75-year heritage dedicated to the creation of naturally beautiful pearls, we are excited to pioneer this new strand feature for our customers’ reassurance of true quality and natural beauty.”
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