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Care of Pearls

Posted on Oct 29, 2011 in About Pearls

Pearls are quite soft and need special care after you wear them. Always store them in a separate jewellery pouch away from other jewellery and it is best to keep them in something soft. … read more

The Pearl Cultivation Process

Posted on Oct 29, 2011 in About Pearls

The Cultivation Process Generally speaking, all cultured pearls are cultivated in the same manner. Either two or three molluscs are needed for the culturing of one pearl. With seawater pearls, three oysters are… read more

Difference between Natural, Cultured and Imitation Pearls

Posted on Oct 29, 2011 in About Pearls

How do I tell the difference between Natural, Cultured and Imitation Pearls? Whilst there is a range of tests requiring varying levels of technique and, in some cases, sophisticated equipment, the easiest test for… read more

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Types of Cultured Pearls

Posted on Sep 29, 2011 in About Pearls

Pearls are an organic gem – meaning that they derive from a living thing – rather like coral and amber and are produced by several types of seawater and freshwater molluscs – mainly oysters and… read more

Pearl Grading and Valuation

The Grading and Valuation of Freshwater Pearls

Posted on Sep 06, 2011 in About Pearls

The grading and valuation of freshwater pearls depends upon the following factors Lustre - the greater and more even the lustre the higher the value. Smoothness - the smoother the pearl, the… read more

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