March 10th, 2010 by nedmarx
When most people think about pearls, shiny white pearls are what cross their mind first. These are definitely the most traditional and abundant pearls found on the market, but they are far from being the only choice. Freshwater and saltwater pearls all come in a glorious rainbow of colors, all unique. One color pearl becoming more popular these days are genuine lavender pearls.
Many people may not know that lavender pearls can be found and harvested naturally. These pearls have a beautiful, soft purple color that is perfect for the springtime. Lavender pearls are harvested from freshwater oysters. The color of the pearl is determined by the color of the inside of the mollusk. Freshwater pearls are produced within mollusks and are capable of producing about 50 pearls at one time, which is a huge advantage on the pearl market. An irritant is implanted inside the mantle…
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December 5th, 2009 by nedmarx
Jewellery is loved by millions and earrings in particular are a preferred choice, particularly with those who like to show off their facial features…in fact, we buy pearl earrings because we know that they look better than other types of jewellery. We know that they will look good on women of all ages and all different face shapes. It is good to know that pearl earrings offer a timeless style and are great for wearing all the time, but you can also hand them down in years to come because they will still look super stylish and attractive. But where did the passion for earrings come from? Is it a new thing? In fact, its not a new attraction at all and many years’ previous have seen women experimenting with their jewellery and body art.
In our fast-paced modern cultures our ears provide one of the easiest and…
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November 13th, 2009 by nedmarx
Maybe it is their romantic aura, or their subtle beauty, but you have decided to buy a beautiful piece of pearl jewelry to add to your collection. Before running out to your favorite jeweler and snatching up the first thing you see, get informed about the investment you are about to make. Just like any other gemstone, there are quite a few things to know about pearls that can help you not only get the best deal, but the right pearl for you.
First, let me start by saying that there is no official grading system industry wide for pearls. There are however, 2 different systems that reputable pearl dealers hold themselves to. The first system is the AAA-A system, which allows jewelers to grade pearls. In this system, a grade of AAA means the pearl is of the highest quality. The pearl should be nearly flawless and have…
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November 1st, 2009 by nedmarx
There are many varieties of pearl, both real and fake, and it can be hard to distinguish between those that are genuine and those that are imitations. Even amongst genuine pearls there are many different classes of both natural and cultured varieties, all with their own different properties and all valued very differently as pearl jewellery. You don’t want to be fooled when buying pearls, so here are a few ways to help differentiate between real pearls, whether they are natural or cultured, and fakes
The Tooth Test
It’s said that if you rub a pearl against the biting edge of your front teeth, the texture of the surface will tell you whether or not it is genuine. Real pearls normally have a more rough, irregular texture in contrast to imitation pearls which are usually very smooth or even glassy. This isn’t really the most reliable…
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October 30th, 2009 by nedmarx
The biggest oyster ever found in the UK has been discovered in a market in Plymouth. Narrowly escaping becoming someone’s luxury dinner the giant shellfish, which has been dubbed ‘Shelly’, measures 7” across and weighs 3lb. It’s currently residing in the local aquarium, where it is on public display and proving to be quite the tourist attraction.
Unfortunately for fashionistas who are loving the current revival of pearl jewellery though, there’s no chance of a giant hidden gem inside the shell, because Shelly is the wrong type of oyster. It’s an especially large example of the edible oyster, the only species that live in the English Channel. Edible oysters do produce ‘pearls’ but they are of no value, those pearls that are used to make jewellery come from different species of oyster.
The valuable pearls used to make pearl earrings, necklaces, bracelets and other…
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