The Blue Pearl Journal

Georgia Waddington

A Visit from Miss Universe NZ Winner: Georgia Waddington

From the team at Arapawa Blue Pearls, pearl farmers, conservationists, and lifelong students of the sea. We share these stories from Arapaoa Island, where pāua...

Antonia Radon
September Lotus and Springtime

September Lotus and Springtime

Lotus pendants, couples special for accommodation, and a hatchery quietly preparing for new life. ...

Antonia Radon
Blue Pearl Ring

Why Blue Pearls Are Among the World's Rarest Pearl Colours

Blue pearls are one of nature's rarest treasures. Discover the beauty of New Zealand pāua pearls and the natural colours that make each one unique....

Antonia Radon
Miss Universe New Zealand 2026

And Miss Universe New Zealand 2026 Is…

Discover the exclusive pearl jewellery created for Miss Universe New Zealand 2026, featuring handcrafted necklaces made with rare pāua pearls from New Zealand. ...

Antonia Radon
Exclusive Pearl Jewellery Created for Miss Universe New Zealand 2026

Exclusive Pearl Jewellery Created for Miss Universe New Zealand 2026

Discover the exclusive pearl jewellery created for Miss Universe New Zealand 2026, featuring handcrafted necklaces made with rare pāua pearls from New Zealand. ...

Antonia Radon
blue pearls

Month of Pearl: Celebrating the Story Behind New Zealand’s Blue Pearls

Discover the story behind New Zealand’s blue pearls in our Month of Pearl series, from pearl farming and rarity to exquisite pearl jewellery. ...

Antonia Radon
Pearl Jewellery Never Seen Before: When Australian Pearls Meet New Zealand Pāua Pearls

Pearl Jewellery Never Seen Before: When Australian Pearls Meet New Zealand Pāua Pearls

Discover pearl jewellery never seen before, where Australian pearls meet New Zealand pāua pearls in two exclusive pearl necklace designs. ...

Antonia Radon
Alaska Fishing with the Radons

Alaska Fishing with the Radons

Last year, the Radon crew packed only essentials for life on a 30ft by 10ft boat and ventured north to Alaska for our annual migration...

Antonia Radon
Miss Universe New Zealand

Miss Universe Contestant Jewellery: Behind the Scenes of the Miss Universe New Zealand 2026 Photoshoot

A Celebration of Elegance, Storytelling & New Zealand Craftsmanship Over the past few weeks, our collaboration with Miss Universe New Zealand has continued to unfold...

Antonia Radon
Stay Where Miss Universe NZ Jewellery Is Grown: Dog-Friendly Couples Welcome

Stay Where Miss Universe NZ Jewellery Is Grown: Dog-Friendly Couples Welcome

Imagine waking up on an island in the Marlborough Sounds, a quiet little bay at the Top of the South. Stepping out onto your deck...

Antonia Radon
Remember your Mum with Pearls this week!

Remember your Mum with Pearls this week!

Mother’s Day is almost here in New Zealand. If you’re still looking for a meaningful, elegant, and lasting gift, pearls could be just right. These...

Antonia Radon
Pāua

How Paua Pearls are Grown in the Pāua Farm

Most gemstones are wrenched from the earth in a matter of hours—sapphires sifted from ancient riverbeds, diamonds blasted from volcanic pipes, amethysts and topazes unearthed...

Antonia Radon
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