It was during the time of Queen Elizabeth I that the pearl came into its own as a major gemstone. Queen Elizabeth often wore up to seven strands of pearls at a time, some strands reaching down to her knees. Pearls continue their popularity in fashion today. S&E has one of the largest selections of pearls in town. We have black Tahitian pearls from the South Seas and traditional Japanese Akoya pearls in white with cream or pink hues. Fresh-water pearls are available in a choice of many different colors including white, pink, green, black, and peacock.