The Blue Pearl Journal

Growing Up in the Heart of Marlborough Sounds History

Growing Up in the Heart of Marlborough Sounds History

Whaling Station Opening 2010 Toni Halliday (née Cormack) sat down with interviewer Loreen Brehaut in January 2006 to share a vivid oral history of life...

Hayley Vanderhulst
Bridal jewellery & wedding rings NZ: everything you need to know

Bridal jewellery & wedding rings NZ: everything you need to know

Planning your wedding involves many important decisions, from the venue to the dress, and of course, the jewellery that will complete your look. The right...

Antonia Radon
Whaler’s Daughter: A 1950s Childhood on Arapaoa Island, New Zealand

Whaler’s Daughter: A 1950s Childhood on Arapaoa Island, New Zealand

An Oral History of Whaling Life, Maori Family Traditions, and Rural New Zealand Childhoods. On two late-winter days in 2006, Ria Wilson (née Norton) sat...

Hayley Vanderhulst
July Birth Pearl: A Unique Twist on the Traditional Birthstone

July Birth Pearl: A Unique Twist on the Traditional Birthstone

  For July babies, the fiery red ruby is the traditional birthstone; bold, brilliant, and intense. But not everyone resonates with bright red gemstones. At...

Hayley Vanderhulst
What Is A Pearl Grade?

What Is A Pearl Grade?

  When shopping for pearl jewellery, understanding pearl grade is essential. Whether you’re admiring a luminous abalone pearl or looking for the perfect gift, knowing...

Antonia Radon
Diving for Love: Celebrating 30 Years with a Paua Pearl Adventure

Diving for Love: Celebrating 30 Years with a Paua Pearl Adventure

  There are days on Arapaoa Island that are so perfect, I half-expect a movie crew to pop out from behind a bush and yell,...

Antonia Radon
Echoes from Tory Channel: Childhoods Shaped by Whales, Wind, and Family

Echoes from Tory Channel: Childhoods Shaped by Whales, Wind, and Family

  For a generation of Marlborough children, the winter months didn’t just bring cold southerlies; they brought the call of the Channel. From the 1950s...

Hayley Vanderhulst
A visit from Stuart Smith MP: Local Aquaculture and NZ Business

A visit from Stuart Smith MP: Local Aquaculture and NZ Business

  Stuart Smith with the Arapawa Blue Pearls team after a memorable paua farm tour. Earlier this month, Arapawa Blue Pearls had the honour of hosting...

Antonia Radon
How We Count Thousands of Baby Paua: Without Stressing a Single One

How We Count Thousands of Baby Paua: Without Stressing a Single One

  A Hatchery Mystery One of the common questions we hear on our pearl farm tours starts with a fascinated gaze into one of our...

Hayley Vanderhulst
June: The Month of the Pearl: Discovering Nature's Timeless Gem

June: The Month of the Pearl: Discovering Nature's Timeless Gem

  June in New Zealand doesn't exactly roll in with sunny beach days and tropical breezes. It arrives with a chill in the air and...

Hayley Vanderhulst
How To Clean Your Pearl Earrings

How To Clean Your Pearl Earrings

So, you’ve treated yourself to a pair of our signature Arapawa Blue Pearl earrings, congratulations! Or maybe you’re still daydreaming about them (we get it)....

Hayley Vanderhulst
Ready to Say I Do? Custom vs. Ready-Made Rings

Ready to Say I Do? Custom vs. Ready-Made Rings

  Got a big day on the horizon? Then it’s time to find a wedding ring that’s more than just beautiful, it should mean something....

Hayley Vanderhulst
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