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Exquisite Chocolate Pearl Rings

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Chocolate pearls are often described as exquisite and exotic pieces which are cultured to perfection. Most manufacturers source chocolate pearls from Tahiti and Hawaii, where some of the world’s largest cultivators of pearls can be found. These pearls are either sourced from fresh waters or the South Sea or saltwater. Hence, they are classified as freshwater or south sea.

Chocolate pearl rings, particularly have had its debut to the jewelry market recently. They are now one of the most favored types of item in gift shops and jewelry retail stores. More often, these items are considered part of the premium pearl collection. More than jewelry, they are considered fashionable but more valuable than accessories that are designed to match outfits and accentuate the user’s hand. More info

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Pearl shapes

Friday, August 14, 2009

Pearl’s shape depends upon factors inside the shell of mollusk like; shape of nucleus or position of pearl within the shell and many more. The shape of the pearl determines its value. Perfectly round pearl is very rare. There are mainly three categories of pearl shape; spherical, Symmetrical and Baroque.

Spherical shapes are nearly round; this shape is most familiar, classic shape of pearl. Symmetrical pearls are regular shaped pearls, if pearl is divided into two parts they can be divided into two equal halves and Baroque shapes are irregular and abstract.

Some basic pearl shapes:

Round: When anyone thinks about the Pearls, round is only shape that comes into the mind. These pearls are very rare. Perfectly round and unblemished they look which are very rare and expensive. They range from perfectly round to oval in shape.

Near Round: These pearls are not round but oval. These pearls are slightly flattened or elongated. These pearls belong to Spherical category.

Oval: These pearls are “Oval” in shape and they are narrower at the ends than center. They belong to symmetrical category.

Drop: Drop pearls are pearls which looks like a pear or sometimes available in a teardrop shape. They are usually short and fat. They are usually used for making earring and pendants. They belong to same Symmetrical pearls category as “Oval” pearls.

Button: These pearls usually have flattened shape. They are suitable for stud type of earrings. Their flattened side can be easily attached to jewelry setting.

Baroque: Baroque pearls do not have any specific shape. Any irregular shaped pearl fall into this category. They are very cheap. They can have amazing luster and can look amazingly gorgeous. Most info here

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Pearl & Burgundy Lampwork Necklace

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Breathless is an intertwined double strand of dark ivory and bronze freshwater pearls adorned with a magnificent handmade artisan* lampwork pendant. The 2 inch rich burgundy pendant is wrapped with delicate ivory and burgundy dimensional flowers with gold and crystal accents. The finishing touch to this 20-inch necklace is a coordinating gold-plated toggle clasp. The matching round handcrafted lampwork beads have been transformed into 2 1/4 inch earrings with gold-plated ear wires.

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Fashionable Pearl jewelry

Thursday, July 9, 2009


The fashion pearl jewelry is to only for women, but is also for your kids and for your fine gentle man. It makes a great day wearing a pearl accessory along with your pantsuit in the office or while going out for dinner with your mate. This is the only style that has survived from so many years, and yet has remained popular until now.

Fine pearl accessories are worn only on special occasions. This is to gain the attraction of people present in the event and you being a very uncommon host. A classic pearl necklace looks more admirable and decent than your traditional pieces of collection in the wardrobe. There are fashion pearl brooches, exclusively for men. Add it to your collection of fine and fashion jewelry pieces.

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Grading Pearls

Friday, July 3, 2009

Determine which scale that your pearls are being graded on: Pearls have two different quality scales: ‘AAA-A and A-D’. Freshwater pearls are the primary users of the AAA-A system. It can be used in other circumstances, but not often.

AAA-A Pearl Grades

Think Freshwater pearls when looking at the data below:

In the AAA-A system, AAA is for essentially flawless pearls, with high luster and no apparent defects. No more than 5% of the pearl’s surface can have a blemish.
The AA rating indicates high luster, and 75% blemish free.
The A rating is used for a low jewelry grade pearl with minimal surface luster, and greater than a quarter of its surface blemished.

Pearl A-D Ratings

The alternative rating system – the A-D scale – is used for pearls from the South Seas or Tahiti. So this focuses on cultured pearls:

‘A’ rating means that they’re the highest quality pearls, with high luster, and less than 10% of its surface has defects.
‘B’ rating is for pearls with high to medium luster, and up to 30% surface imperfections.
‘C’ rated pearls can have up to 60% surface defects.
‘D’ rated pearls are something of a catch-all term. They usually have more than 60% of their surface area, or have concealable deep surface imperfections.

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Pink Pearl Necklace

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

A Pink Pearl Necklace can be made from both freshwater pearls and cultured pearls. The pink color ranges from a soft baby pink to a brighter pink color. Pearls are always enduring and they can be sold separately or as a part of the set. The classy look of the pink pearl necklace makes it appear quite romantic. The size of the Pink Pearl Necklace ranges from choker length to opera length. Therefore, there is a length available to suit all.

This pear necklace also make up for a perfect gift, may it be for a birthday, anniversary or any other special occasion. If you consider the cost of the necklace, it is available in highest to lowest ranges. The most expensive being the one made from the saltwater pearls and the less expensive ones are made from the freshwater pearls. There are also simulated pearls that appear like real pearls and are available at affordable prices.

No doubt, every woman likes to wear a Pink Pearl Necklace.

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Pearls for Brides

Monday, June 22, 2009

pearls and brides just go together. Whether you wear gorgeous perfectly round cultured pearls or more affordable freshwater pearls, they have a certain elegance that feels appropriate for brides.

The simplicity of a pearl necklace looks great with any outfit. The pearl luster helps the necklace shine to nicely enhance any outfit you desire. Whether you are wanting to wear them to your wedding, a birthday party, or work, pearls are a flexible mainstay of ones wardrobe.

Pearl necklaces are available in more colors than white or cream. Pink, orange, black, and chocolate are all popular colors for pearls. Find a color you love and wear it to your hearts delight.

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Bridesmaid Pearl Jewelry

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Pearl jewelry makes up for that very special day. There are a number of beautiful options for the Bridesmaid Pearl Jewelry. This jewelry is not only affordable, but also gorgeous. The bridesmaid loves the freshwater and the Swarovski pearls largely, and it is available in any style and price range. A Bridesmaid Pearl Jewelry is considered an ideal jewelry for a wedding occasion, may it be a formal affair or a beach wedding or any other type.

It is a jewelry that will surely be appreciated. While shopping for the Bridesmaid Pearl Jewelry, always remember the style and location of the wedding. For example, if it is a beach marriage, then select pearl jewelry such that it will suit the calm and relaxed location. Here I would prefer jewelry handcrafted from the Keshi pearls or the coin pearls. The round coin pearls are unique and fun vibe, similarly like that of the Keshi pearls. Both are the height of fashion. Coin pearls and Keshi pearls are a best choice if you wish to present pearls to your bridesmaid, and are looking for something away from the classic and traditional strands.

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June Birthstone – Pearl

Monday, June 1, 2009

June is the time for weddings, the perfect occasion to wear the creamy white June birthstone jewelry - a pearl necklace.

This precious jewelry is created in the ocean depths with a process as mystifying as it looks. Whenever a mussel, clam or an oyster gets irritated by an intruder, in the form of a parasite or a small fish, it produces a protective layering substance called the ‘nacre’. Over a long period of time, this layer of nacre develops into a shimmering lustrous pearl.

Pearls can be harvested from the oceans of the South Pacific Islands, the Persian Gulf and Japan.

People have been obsessed with pearls throughout the ages. They grind and use these gems as cosmetic components and as treatment for stomach ailments. They also use pearls to decorate temples, crowns and clothing. Pearls are even thought to have aphrodisiac effects.

The pearl symbolizes innocence and purity. It stands against the thoughts of materialism and greed as suggested in a story by John Steinbeck, in a book entitled ‘The Pearl.’ Every fair lady wearing simple white dresses with a pearl jewelry is a sight to behold, and is used most of the times, as a subject in paintings and photography. In modern times, the conventional practice of wearing pearls is mixed with the latest fashion creations, giving them an eclectic trend.

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Pearl Fashion Jewelry

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

This is absolutely to at all surprising, because pearl and its accessories were never out of fashion and they never faded away. Pearl has left its beauty effect on all forever. Even in the historical times, Princess Jacqueline and Diana used this elegant pearl fashion jewelry. Pearl jewelry is a timeless accessory symbolizing elegance. Inspite of your, class, style, sex and casualty; pearls offer a refined and a glowing look when it is worn on your body. You can wear it regardless of any occasion; may it be a business meeting, funeral, date, cocktail party or shopping.


You will always appear stylish, elegant and polished. Pearl is a birthstone for those who are born in the month of June. It is a game presented on the third and thirtieth marriage anniversary. Pearl symbolizes a happy marriage. It is the only gemstone that is made by a living organism. You can determine the value of pearl in jewelry by a combination of color, luster, shape, size, lack of surface irregularities and flaws. All these factors are equally important to be considered to get a good quality pearl.
However, the larger the size of the pearl, the more expensive and valuable it is. Large and perfectly round pearl are found very rarely, and this adds up to its cost and value.

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Fashion pearl ring

Friday, April 17, 2009

Fashion pearl rings are the next generation to the traditional rings. Nowadays these are becoming more and more famous in young age band. Instead of trying the same kind pf old fashioned pearl rings they are looking for something extra that they will surely found in these fashion pearl rings.

Many designs exist in market. In this universal pearls which can be studded inside of the ring band or add beautiful flower shaped style to your pearl ring this will surely enhance its appearance. These are available in different colors too like pink or black and etc.

You can have many designer fashion pearl rings such as Italian deign in which the Mabe type pearl bordered by yellow gold and presented in a bold contemporary setting of sterling silver. Encrusted withy diamond and surrounded by gold or simply showing single exquisite pearl, now you fashion pearl ring will definitely be an attraction. Pearl used for these purpose may be one of these south sea pearl, Akoya, Freshwater, and Tahitian pearls.

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Mikimoto Pearl Necklace

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Pearl necklaces come in several lengths. From the shortest to the longest, they are: collar (10”-13”), choker (14”-16”), princess (18”-20”), matinee (20”-24”), opera (28”-34”) and rope (37” and longer). The length of the pearl necklace will depend on the woman’s age, body composition and neck size, although an 18 to 24-inch pearl necklace is a good length for anyone. Generally speaking, the longer the necklace, the more it ‘elongates’ the neck.

The mark of “M”

Every jewelry created by Mikimoto including pearl necklaces, has an “M” stamped on its setting. This is a guarantee of quality. However, in some cases, the mark of “M” will only guarantee that the setting is genuine and not the pearls, which can be replaced and restrung.

A caveat: there is a black market for Mikimoto clasps, where original Mikimoto clasps are used for cheaper or imitation-quality pearls. Beware also of ‘closeout’ Mikimoto sales, even if they come in ‘new’ 18k gold.

The best way to distinguish a true high-quality Mikimoto pearl from other pearls is to look for a unique road map or line pattern on the surface of the pearls under a 10x magnifying lens. Experienced jewelers can recognize this. On your own, you will want to find genuine Mikimoto pearls to compare with your intended purchase. Once you see the difference, true Mikimoto pearls are easily recognizable.

You might also encounter pearl necklaces that are labeled ‘Mikimoto quality’. This is misleading. These are not pearls produced under the patented Mikimoto process. True Mikimoto pearl necklaces are those produced under stringent conditions in Ise in Honshu, Japan.

Akoya vs. Mikimoto

Another fine quality pearl is akoya pearls, although this is a general term used to refer to saltwater pearls. These are not Mikimoto pearls and they don’t cost the same.

Grading method

Mikimoto pearls are rated using four grades, with AAA being the highest. There are 4 sub-grades starting with AAA1. Highest-grade pearls are those with the best luster and reflective quality, almost mirror-like, while lower-grade pearls are those with reasonably clear reflection.

When buying your Mikimoto pearl necklace, be sure to ask for grading certificates. This is not only good for insurance, but it is also a guarantee that what you are paying for is a true Mikimoto pearl necklace.

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Pearl Jewelry Gives You Unique Pearl Choices

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

The good news is that you can find modern, trendy pearl jewelry, if you know where to look. The key to getting pearls that are beautiful and unique is to find a skilled pearl jewelry designer. Working with pearls requires special technique, so locating a good, dedicated pearl designer will help you find the pearls that look great and offer a chance from the ordinary jewelry design.

The first thing you have to decide is just how unique and trendy you want your piece of pearl jewelry to be. If you want something truly original and one of a kind, for instance diamond ring that is accented with small channel set pearls for christian engagement rings, then you will need to find a custom pearl jewelry designer. If you want something that is just a little different, but that is ready to hand to you when you walk into a shop, then a custom designer is not required. Whichever route you decide to go, however, it is crucial to know some basics about pearls before you go, so that you can spot quality pearls easily and concentrate on finding a good design instead of hoping you are getting good pearls.

Pearls are graded on a number of factors, including smoothness, color, size and overall luster. The smoothest, whitest pearls are the ones that generally make the top grade, but luster is a factor that should not be overlooked. Luster is the iridescent quality that the best pearls have.

Pearls that lack this sheen and seem flat and lifeless are not good quality pearls. Shine does not improve over time, so don’t choose a larger, flat pearl over a small, iridescent one thinking that you can “shine it up.” Size is less a factor in determining the quality of a pearl than its luster.

With the best pearls chosen, you can focus on creating your dream pearl design. The cost of the process will depend on the quality of pearls you have chosen to use plus the cost of the rest of materials used in your setting. This means you have enormous control over both the price and the design of your unique pearl jewelry.

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Simple Pearl Ring

Wednesday, March 25, 2009


Cultured pearl rings are versatile pieces of jewelry that can be worn from morning to evening with whatever you are wearing. Pearls look lovely with jeans and stunning with an evening gown. Pearl rings allow one to enjoy the beauty of the pearl readily throughout the day. Gazing into a pearl can be very relaxing and enjoyable as they are simply gorgeous.

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Cleaning Turquoise

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Every now and then you really should wash and cleanse your turquoise and doing that you really just want to use a lukewarm water with no detergent, not even a mild soap. You don't want to use any sort of jewelry cleaner. So you're not going to submerge your turquoise, but you're going to take a small baby's toothbrush, dip that into warm water and then scrub over the turquoise. Turquoise is very porous so you want to make sure after you thoroughly cleanse it that you wipe it down with a soft cloth and then lay it out to dry at least 24 hours. Most turquoise jewelry is also strung or set with sterling silver, and you want to make sure that when you are cleaning off the silver that you're not getting the silver cleaner on the turquoise itself.

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Wear Turquoise Carefully

Turquoise is very similar to pearls in the sense that it is easily scratched and should be kept away from other gem stones and metals. When you are putting your turquoise away, you should definitely keep it separated in a small pouch on its own. You should put on all your cosmetics and perfumes before putting on the turquoise jewelry. The chemicals in products such as hairspray and perfume can actually eat away at turquoise and that can't be restored. When you are finished wearing your turquoise jewelry its important to wipe it down with a soft cloth, make sure you get any of the body oils, any sort of residue from your skin off of the turquoise after you wear it.

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How to Store Pearl Jewelry

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Pearl jewelry in particular is very delicate and requires proper storage. Always store pearls in a soft, non-abrasive environment. This can include anything from a Chinese silk pouch to the soft suede lining of a jewelry box. Keep in mind that pearls should not be stored with other jewelry since the soft surface of the pearl can be easily scratched and damaged. All it takes is a few too many rubs against your diamond earrings to permanently ruin the smooth, lacquered surface of your favorite pearls. lavender-pearl-necklac

Also, though storing necklaces by hanging them is a common method to prevent tangling, pearl necklaces should always be stored flat. Since they are strung together with delicate fabric threads, hanging pearl necklaces can stretch them out. The only way to fix a stretched out pearl necklace is to have it restrung, which can be costly depending on the intricacy of the design.

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Freshwater Pearl Necklace Buying Guide, Tips, Advice

Saturday, March 7, 2009


Depending on your individual feature, you can choose different types of pearl necklaces. While choosing a pearl necklace, you want to consider your personal physical features, like your face and figure as well as the outfit you will wear with it. Then you can choose from different lengths of pearl necklaces, from shorter collar style to opera length, from princess length to martini style, also from dressy necklace, flora style and cord style.

Opera style of freshwater pearl necklace measures around 70-80mm in length. This type of necklace can match with any high-collar stylish dresses. This is one of the most popular types of necklaces these days. Martini style of necklace is another famous style of necklace. The length of this necklace is about 50-58mm. If you choose this necklace for you, it will match appropriately any casual or professional suites.

If you want a high quality, stylish necklace, then choose the Princes style pearl necklace. These types of necklace will match any high-collar dresses. For more stylish look, you can put this necklace on a pendant or other hanging items. Freshwater short pearl necklace is the most classical and stylish necklace these days.

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Freshwater Pearl Earrings-Different Colors and Styles

Wednesday, March 4, 2009


Pearl jewelry is the most preferred jewelry by all women. Pearls are usually used to make different types of beautiful earrings. Earrings designed with pearl look very stylish and elegant. Freshwater pearl earrings are the most preferred earrings by all women these days. Freshwater pearl earrings are widely accepted gift choices for various occasions like weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays. These earrings are made with pearls alone or with pearls and other precious gems.

The colors of freshwater pearl earrings may vary from the water quality as well as the location from where they were produced. As you can see the wide collection of earrings, the designs and styles are endless and the imagination of the designers is really outstanding. These earrings are available in many different designs ranging from the traditional stud style earrings to more glamorous designs. Freshwater pearl earrings are very affordable and they are available in a variety of styles for casual as well as occasional wear. If you want to make your earrings more attractive and elegant, then you can use other gems like cubic zirconias in them. Apart from this, earrings made with round pearls are considered to be of the best quality.

Nowadays, pink or rose tinted pearl earrings are also favorable, as the tint is considered to be very feminine as well as desirable.

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Pearls Facts

Monday, March 2, 2009

The pearl has long been associated with "charity" and the hope of a pearl after death was an incentive for living a good life.

"If in life you gave no alms, In death how do you deserve a pearl?"

There have been pearls for the bride, pearls from heaven, pearls for health and legendary pearls that have inspired lovers, writers, healers and artist. There are pearls for every occasion and budget. They come in many shapes and quality.

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Pearl Carpet of Baroda-Expensive Carpet

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Sotheby’s is delighted to announce that it is to sell the Pearl Carpet of Baroda, one of the most extraordinary masterpieces of its kind ever to come on the market. The carpet will form the centrepiece of Sotheby’s inaugural series of sales in Doha and be sold alongside other objects in the Arts of the Islamic World auction on 19 March 2009. The carpet is traditionally believed to have been created as a gift for the tomb of the Prophet Mohammad in Medina and was commissioned by “Gaekwar” Kande Rao, the Maharaja of Baroda. The intended gift was clearly never delivered as the Maharaja died before he made the donation and the carpet therefore remained in his family. Bidding on this will start around US$5 million but is expected to rise considerably higher.

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Tahitian Pearl Guide

Monday, December 29, 2008

Tahitian pearl is indigenous to French Polynesia. Since ages it is praised of its large size and exotic beauty. It is also known as Black South Sea cultured pearl. The specialty of this pearl is its rainbow coloring which is a unique contribution of Pinctada margaritifera. Pinctada margaritifera is the Black Lipped Oyster mostly found in French Polynesia.

The oyster is very sensitive to any sort of pollutants available in the environment. It can not be produced anywhere. The only culture place is in lagoons where the climate, biology and ecology all are just suitable to the needs of farming. Quite naturally, the large sized oyster produces large sized pearl. The temperature of the water does all the magic. It exclusively determines the thickness and brilliance of the pearl.

A Tahitian pearl has different layers of aragonite which is entirely dependent on the length of stay within the oyster. The multitude of layers of aragonite functions as a 'diffracting grating' which enables the breaking of light into a sparkling spectrum. Tahitian pearl radiates iridescent light due to interference, a combination of reflection and refraction.

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Baroque Pearls-Fresh Water Pearls

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Baroque Pearls are the freshwater pearls that are defined by a specific feature of having an irregular, undefined, and unusual shape. Baroque pearls do not have a specific shape. Most of the freshwater pearls are the baroque pearls as these pearls are the mantle tissue nucleated pearls instead of the bead-nucleated ones. Thus, they do not have a perfect shape, but are generally found in oval or ovoid shapes.


Tahitian pearl is the most valuable and expensive of pearls in the category of baroque pearls. The Tahitian pearls are the cultured saltwater pearls and requires comparatively more time to culture as compared to the other pearls. This eventually increases the depth of the nacre, and this gradually adds to it’s increased price. The Tahitian pearl farm harvests yield about 40% of the baroque and the semi-baroque pearls.

Then are the Akoya pearls, commonly referred as the cultures saltwater pearls. Here, the baroque shape of an Akoya pearl is different from the freshwater baroque pearl. This difference can be noticed easily as the akoya pearls are the bead-nucleated pearls possessing a perfect, spherical bead inside the mollusk. Therefore, at the time of its formation, this akoya pearl changes into baroque pearls that have a small tail coming form the sharp point at the back of the rounded front. You can describe it as a teardrop shaped pearl in other words.

The south sea cultured baroque pearls are found very rarely nowadays as compared to the other types of pearls. These unique and unusual gems are the first choice of the jewelry lovers and jewelry designers. Its unparallel luster and exotic beauty has achieved a premium command in the world market of pearls. You will get these baroque pearls either in small lots or as individual pearls, but it is not available n loose strand like the other pearls. This is so as it is very difficult to make full strands of these pearls.

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Pearls-Queen of Gems

Friday, December 12, 2008

Pearls are known as the Queen of Gems for centuries. There are of two types of pearls;

Natural & Cultured

Cultured pearls differ from natural pearls as irritant is deliberately inserted into the oyster. Pearls are named after the place from which they are harvested.

Pearls have wide spectrum of colors from black, white, and pink to gray or brown. If a specific color is not available, many pearl trading companies have the technology to process them so you can have any color you want. Pearl sizes can vary from 1mm to 14mm. Pearl have a very wide range of shapes from round pearls, coin pearls, cornflake pearls to baroque or even biwa/stick pearls.

There are many grades in pearls like low grade pearls for pharmaceutical use to top quality for fine jewelry. Almost all trading companies drill pearls in any size and any way you want from half-drilled to fully drilled. Pearls has many different types like Freshwater pearls, Saltwater pearls, Tahitian black pearls, White South Sea pearls, Golden South Sea Pearls etc.

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Glass Pearls-Different Shapes of Glass Pearl beads

The Glass Pearl beads are available in a number of interesting and varying shapes that you must have not even seen or thought of. Thus, they are classified in an extremely astonishing manner. For instance, the Glass Pearl beads are categorized as carved, round, cubic, flower shaped, heart shaped, star shaped, alphabet shaped and many more.

The Glass Pearl beads are not only available in various shapes, but also in different sizes, too. They are the perfect choice to be used in the jewelry making process.

Different shapes of the Glass Pearl beads:

Star and heart shaped glass beads
They are found very commonly in various sizes ad colors.

Cross and alphabetical glass beads
The cross beads have an appealing endurance on its onlookers. They are treated specifically for spiritual purpose. The alphabetical beads are in great demand as they come in the shapes of different alphabets.

Round and triangle glass beads
The round shaped glass beads are further categorized as turquoise, amber, coral, lamp work, carnelian, etc. the round and the triangular glass beads can be fetched from the market in a number of eye catching and appealing color combinations. The finishes, as well are great.

Geometric shaped glass beads
These beads are available in different geometric shapes like round, triangle, hexagonal, octagonal, diamond shaped, cubes, ovals etc. These are great to accent yourself with their undefined shapes and patterns.

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Pearl Quality-Pearl Buying Guide

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

First of all, all the pearls available and sold in the market today are all cultured pearls and natural pearls are rarity. These cultured pearls come with different names such as Fresh Water pearls, Sea water Akoya pearls, South sea pearls and Tahitian pearls. They all come in different sizes, shapes and colors.

There are SIX factors that determine the value of pearls:

  1. Pearl luster : It describes the shininess in a pearl and is a combination of surface brilliance and inner glow. A very good luster means it has higher pearl value.
  2. Pearl Nacre : The iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell. It is a natural substance oyster secretes to protect its sensitive flesh. The thin nacre is very prone to peeling and chipping whereas thicker layer commands more value because of its greater luster depth.
  3. Pearl Surface : If outer surface is very clean and have very few blemishes such pearls carry higher value. Higher quality of pearls have mirror like finish and without any blemishes on its surface.
  4. Pearl Size : Pearls are commonly measured in millimeters (mm) in their diameter. Large size pearls carry higher prices. Even 1 mm makes the difference. The average most sold pearls today are between 6.5mm and 7.5mm and are preferred choice of many young women. Depending upon age, taste, status and styles many go for higher sizes as well.
  5. Pearl Color: Surface color or body color. Most irradiated or dyed pearls have surface colors. The natural pearl colors are white, black, champagne, green, gray, aqua and gold. Again within each category there are common overtones. White with rose overtones look great especially on fair skin and the cream or the golden overtones look fabulous on darker complexions. Most important is woman's taste and preference.
  6. Pearl Shape : The perfect round shape always have high pearl values but near round or off round are very much common, great in demand and sold everyday. Pearl necklaces are not restricted to round shape pearls only and other shapes like tear drop, pear, potato, coin and irregular baroque shape pearls are equally popular among women and commonly used by jewelers and designers alike.

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Fresh Water Pearl Tin Cup Necklace

Friday, December 5, 2008

A pearl tin cup necklace is a great necklace style. In this pattern, the pearls are spaced amongst the silver chain. This gives a pretty and an open effect to the necklace. The daintiness of the pearl tin cup necklace makes it a perfect and a favorite choice of the young women as well as girls. A classic pearl tin cup necklace will do wonders to you when you wear it. But consider, the necklace being made using the Swarovski crystals, if it is to be worn for wedding purposes to get a dramatic effect.

A pearl tin cup necklace is a model necklace that contains white pearls specifically spaced evenly on a fine and a delicate chain. It is sure to catch the attention of a number of people glaring at you. A tin cup necklace has now become a staple jewelry sparked on the new way in the modern and sophisticated pearl jewelry types. You will find a number of variations of this elegant and charming pearl tin cup necklace in jewelry stores all over the world. Or else you can also purchase them online.

Pearl tin cup necklace is something breezy and not a formal type of pearl jewelry. It is most suitable and the best choice for beach weddings. Their styles are greatly appropriate along with their natural connotations. You can always go for a pearl tin cup necklace instead of the regular and very common pearl strands, mother of pearl jewelry or a 4-strand pearl cuff. It will make you feel different and something unusual than the crowd. No doubt, you will surely look wonderful, as long as you keep the tone of your jewelry down in order to reflect the informal atmosphere.

Pearl tin cup necklace also make up a sweet gift from the bride to the bridesmaid.
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Chocolate pearls

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

An extremely new and a different type of pearl have recently entered the market in the year 2000. It flourished with the name “chocolate pearls” because of their attractive and dark brown colors. They are well known for their purity and modesty. The chocolate pearls are found very rarely as compared to the other pearls. They are made by a proprietary beaching method. The unusual color in the chocolate pearls was the result of the irradiation treatment and in the process; no artificial color is added actually.

Although the chocolate pearls are dominated by the brown color, there are some secondary colors as well dominating it. It has little or no orientation, but the luster of the chocolate pearls ranges form medium to high. The nacre coloration is very even and a light coloration is seen near the nucleus interface.

The chocolate pearls are made by altering the melanin pigment of the natural pearl’s color with the help of proprietary technologies. They have an unusual bronze, copper or rust-brown color with very string and iridescent overtones. Dyes and coloring agents are not used in the making of chocolate pearls. The chocolate pearls are very expensive because they are found very rarely.

The dyed chocolate pearls can be categorized under the category of “treated pearls” that can be made available to you significantly at a lower price. The chocolate color obtains its impressive and astonishing brown colors through the bleaching process and the heat that is being applied to the fancy colored Tahitian pearls.
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Exquisite pearl earrings

Friday, November 21, 2008

A pair of earrings can enhance your appearance if they are designed stylishly. Today pearl earrings have become an everyday wear and can be a perfect match to any pearl necklace. In fact, women are passionate about pearl jewelery as women want to look elegant. They are no longer an accessory for women. A girl wearing a pearl earring is indeed a beautiful sight to watch.

These pearl earrings are extremely beautiful and very easy to wear. Women find it comfortable to wear, that is why they are preferred by almost every woman. The pearls are of good quality having very high luster. Surprisingly they are not costly and come at low prices. The coin pearl earrings are finest in quality

Pearl earrings are indeed a good investment. They look extremely elegant when they are worn. The most important benefit of buying pearl earrings is that they last much longer than other jewelery pieces. The drop pearl earrings can compliment any outfit, from cocktail dress to jeans.
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Japanese pearls-What are Japanese pearls?

Thursday, November 20, 2008


Many people are asking about the difference between the pearls that we are cultivating in our pearl farm and Japanese pearls, so we would like to spend some time to talk about Japanese pearls today.

Most of the Japanese freshwater pearls are cultivated in China these days because of their pollution problem. Both freshwater pearls and are Akoya pearls are loosely called by laymen as Japanese pearls in the world of fashion and pearl jewellery. However, Akoya means Marine water in Japanese language. Japanese Akoya pearls are well known for their thick nacre and amazing luster. They have classic quality and grace.

Japanese Akoya pearls are harvested from small oysters Pincada fucata ; it is a small oyster have average size 6 to 7 cm. Best time to harvest these Akoya pearls are the hottest and coldest time of year, in this time period oysters are dormant. Pearls harvested in some other time of year have thin nacre and dull luster.

Kokichi Mikimoto a visionary from Japan invented a technique for culturing Akoya pearls. He also patented technique of culturing pearls. These pearls were primarily cultivated in sea water off the coastal area of Japan. To form beautiful Akoya pearl, small bead of mantle tissue is inserted inside the oyster and then those oysters are left to grow in Sea water or fresh water. Oyster then secretes layers of thick nacre over that irritant which results into formation of high quality, lustrous pearl.

Natural color of pearl is completely dependent upon the specie and climatic conditions of water. In 3-5 years, pearl grows completely into nice quality pearl with thick nacre. Growth is constantly monitored during growth period to get good harvest. Bead inserted in Akoya oyster (Pinctada fucata martensii) is very small for formation of perfect Akoya pearl. Akoya oyster very rarely produces more than one pearl.
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Pearl Tips-How to choose fine quality pearl jewelry

It is very important to determine difference between fine quality pearls and average pearls. Quality of pearls depends upon luster, thickness & quality of nacre, surface quality, color, shape and size.

Luster: Luster of pearl is the most important value-determining factor of pearls. Fine quality pearls has intense bright luster that illuminates from within. You can check the luster of pearls by examining it under fluorescent light. Never examine pearls against black background.

Color and overtone: There are two colors of pearls, body colors and overtones. White colored pearl with ‘rose’ overtone is most rare and desirable. Cream-colored pearls are not so expensive. Value of pearl depends upon intensity of color. Darker toned pearl are more expensive than lighter toned pearls. Common natural colors available are white, gray, black, blue, gold, pink and green. Always make sure that pearls you are buying are not artificially dyed, especially golden and black pearls are often dyed.

Surface of pearls: Always examine surface for any imperfection. Such imperfection of surface of pearl are called as surface blemishes. Finer quality pearls have very less surface blemishes. It is almost impossible to get pearl without any surface blemishes.

Shape: Next thing to consider while choosing pearls are shape of pearls. There are three significant shapes of pearls symmetrical, spherical and baroque pearls. Perfectly round pearl is rarest and most desirable. Teardrop or pear shaped pearls are symmetrical pearls. Symmetrical pearls are most commonly used for making jewelry. Baroque pearls are pearls without any shape. These pearls are least expensive but they are gaining popularity because of their natural look.

Size: Last but not the least, size of the pearl. Larger pearls are rarer and most expensive.

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New trends in pearl jewelry

pearls most beautiful and desirable gemstone on the planet. Jewelry world has seen some fastest growing trends in pearl jewelry. Pearl jewelry is now not restricted to single round pearl strand in white color or simple pearl stud earrings. The popular trend this year is simple jewelry designs to create new sleek look. A simple freshwater pearl strand can change the whole look of your casual outfit.

The most desirable piece of pearl jewelry these days is Pearl illusion necklace. It is totally feminine and completely delicate. It gives illusion as if pearls are floating around neck. Actually, pearls in these illusion necklaces are held by clear synthetic cord or gold chain.

Another hottest style is to wear multiple strand necklaces. This kind of necklace has mixture of different length and size of pearls. Some times two different colored pearls are strung together for dramatic look. Pearls with pastel shades are perfect for spring or summer months.

Even if multi colored pearl strand are in style, it doesn’t mean that a perfectly matched strand of pure white pearls are out of fashion. That gorgeous strand of round or pearl shapes white pearl strand never goes out of fashion. This elegant strand is popular especially with women working in corporate world.

Coin pearls and baroque pearl jewelry is also in style this year.

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Pearl cross-Making a Pearl cross

There are a different variety of Arts and Crafts projects that people like you are highly interested in. these projects not only include paper and cloth activities, but it also includes beaded projects. Today, I am going to talk about how to make a pearl beaded cross.

Firstly, to make a pearl beaded cross, you should collect all the material that will be required to carry on the project. You will need about 100-110 beads or pearls that are ranging in size about 3mm or more than that and cut three fishing line about 0.25mm that is about 70-90cm each.

Now you can start with making your pearl cross. The first step in the process is to string five pearls and then cross the fishing line through one, pulling it tight. Then, string three more pearls and cross them from the middle pearl. Then string four pearls on the either side of the line i.e. on the right side as well as the left side, crossing each line back to the first pearl. Repeat the process in the same way for both the sides.

The next step is to cross the line back the second and the third pearl from the second step. Here, string four pearls and cross them back the first bead in this step. Cross the line back at the forth and the first pearl, from the second step. Then string and cross one pearl with both the lines. Here, at this point string three pearls from the middle pearl and repeat this process thrice. String five pearls and then tie. Make another piece similarly like this as you will need two pieces.
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Freshwater Pearls

Wednesday, November 19, 2008


Freshwater pearls are defined as the pearls that grow in freshwater mussels in a non-saline environment. The traditional source of the pearls is the salt water mollusks and freshwater mussels that live in the rivers, lakes and ponds produce these pearls. China is the world’s leading producer of the freshwater pearls.

These freshwater water pearls have a great appealing value. Normally speaking, these freshwater pearls are not perfectly round like the saltwater pearls. They come in a wide variety of colors, shapes and forms. These freshwater pearls are less expensive as compared to the salt water pearls. This factor makes it very popular among the designers as well as the young generating wanting beautiful jewelries at reasonable rates. These pearls also are very durable with a solid nacre layer and they possess the characteristics of resisting to wear and tear, degeneration as well as chipping.
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The richness of rice pearls


Pearls have the queen of jewelry from a very long time. It has been a genuine part of the jewelry collection of women in their wardrobes. Pearls are the favorite of all, especially of women. You can wear them ideally in any season and for any event.
You get varying varieties of pearls in the market of different shapes, sizes, colors, and forms. There are rice pearls and it is named so because of its shape. They are also termed as “oval pearls” because of its shape. There is a small hole in the centre of the pearl provided for you to string them together form it. Rice pearls are one that are shaped irregularly and smaller in size with wrinkled surfaces. You get rice pearls in a hue of different colors ranging form dark shades to lighter ones. Hence, you can match them with any dress color you wear.

You can buy the wholesale strands of rice pearls and make them into beautiful jewelry pieces at home. Use your creativity and boost your imagination to make jewelry pieces that will attract and impress others to a great extent. Rice pearls can either be used individually or you can combine them with other pearls like Keshi pearls, baroque pearls, crystal beads to get an innovative combination of rice pearl jewelry. Add spice to your rice pearl jewelry with a glittering combination of gold, richness of rubies and ecstasy of emeralds. This will make truly heartwarming and eye catchy designs of the pearl jewelries made specially out of the rice pearls.
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The Charming Round Pearls

There are very few accessories more elegant and more classic than a pearl jewelry. Pearls are available in generally round or spherical shape. The perfectly round shaped pearls are a small amount of the pearls that are cultivated.
The Round Pearls are the one that while growing inside the oyster develops grooves, ridges or rings around the edge of the pearl and this determines the shape of the pearl that we refer as ringed or circled. These Round Pearls are of the greatest value in the market. They are found very rarely than the other pearl shapes and this makes them more valuable. These Round Pearls are very difficult to grow than the off round pearls. These Round Pearls are very captivating and beautiful ornaments to be worn on.

Round Pearls are the natural pearls that are formed naturally by the mollusks. You can also cultivate Round Pearls, but it required a lot of effort and time to maintain its perfectly round shape. And this increases the cost and value of the pearl, gradually. These precious Round Pearls also serve as a status symbol. The perfectly round shaped pearls having high luster, beautiful colors and no surface irregularities is a status symbol of the rich people as they can afford to buy them with its exclusive high prices. You also get Round Pearls at affordable rates, wherein you need to compromise a bit with its quality.
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Discount Pearl Jewelry


Discount pearl jewelry is available at comparative low rates than the other jewelry.
The Discount pearl jewelry includes:

Matching pearl jewelry sets - it includes a necklace and a pair of earrings, and sometimes they also offer a bracelet along with the set. You can also make your own customized matching pearl jewelry sets according to your wish.

Single pearl necklace - These are the single row pearl necklaces that are finished by 925 silver clasps or 14 k gold. These round pearls are very fine in quality that can embellish you in all ways. They are mostly available in the pin, mauve, white and black colored pearls.

Unique pearl necklaces- these are necklaces that are indeed unique in nature. They are made by combining the coin pearls, rice pearls or Biwa pearls in either two strands, three strands or multi strands. In this type of necklace, pearls or nay other gemstones are used as spacers to create a glamorous effect. These necklaces are, no doubt unique in nature that will not be found anywhere else.

Pearl bracelets or bangles- there are varied varieties of pearl bracelets or bangles available in a number of styles and selections. They are made of Majorica pearls or the cultured pearls in differed rows or strands.

Pearl earrings- there are pearl earrings ranging of Discount pearl jewelry from the stud ones to the drop and chandelier type of earrings. They are graded and examined individually in order to ensure that you get the most outstanding pair.

These are some of the Discount pearl jewelries that are found commonly in the jewelry stores or you can also fetch them online through the internet.

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Real Pearls or Fake Pearls

Sunday, November 16, 2008

There are several methods to determine the differences between real pearls and imitations per the following:

First, when rubbing two pearls against each other, the pearl imitation feels slippery, while the real pearl feels rough and the layers of nacre will leave a powdery residue.

Second, when rubbing glass with pearls, the imitation pearl leaves no scratches, while the real pearl leaves scratches of pearl powder. After the powder is wiped off with cotton cloth or hand, one can feel that the genuine pearl is not damaged.

Third, although not slightly, if you run a pearl over the edge of your teeth. A real pearl will feel sandy and gritty, while a fake pearl will have a very smooth texture.

Fourth, if look at the pearls carefully, either out in the sunlight or under intense light. Fake pearls usually appear perfect without any flaws. And real pearls usually have flaws and imperfections such as minor color variations and shape differences.

Fifth, if you put pearls under a magnifying glass, the surface of real pearls look rough, while the surface of fake pearls would appear very smooth.

Six, although not true for Majorca pearls and high quality man-made seashell pearls most of the time, but especially for plastic imitations, you can tell the difference when you weigh the pearls in your hand. If it feels light, it is probably an imitation. Real pearls have a higher density and therefore they are a bit heavier.

Seven, if you really can`t tell if a pearl is real or not, and you do not mind losing an extra pearl, you can also cut it in half with a knife or smash it open with a hammer. The inside of real pearls consists of thin layers of nacre that looks like the layers of an onion.

Under normal circumstances, the above methods should be sufficient. However, if you still can`t decide if it is an imitation or a real pearl, you can get your pearl to be examined or x-rayed by a certified independent gemologist, which may be costly, however, it can provide a good piece of mind when it comes to determining the status of a pearl.

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Keshi Pearl Facts

Keshi pearls are the pearls that are loved by the Human beings and rejected by the oysters or mollusks. These pearls are formed in a very unique way as compared to the other methods of pearl formation. When the piece of a shell gets trapped in the mollusk, it ensues an infection. The oyster starts healing itself by forming nacre layers on the intruding substance to prevent further irritation. Till the oyster is alive, the layers of nacre keep on forming and the result is a beautiful and divine: A Keshi Pearl.

Although, Keshi pearls have been excluded from the category of natural pearls because they are not formed naturally and is a result of the pearl culturing process; but it gives the looks and shine much better than the natural pearls. Nowadays these pearls have become exceptional and infrequent. This is because the farmers have started x-raying the oysters to find out if the nucleus is present in it or not or whether it is expelled out. If an oyster is found expelling its nucleus then they are re-nucleated before the formation of a Keshi pearl. This process has made Keshi pearls even rarer than they actually were.

But even then, Keshi pearls have always remained popular because the solid nacre imparts a very high luster and excellent quality to the pearl.
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Chocolate Pearls-Brown and Beautiful Incredible pearls


A new type of pearl is gaining the popularity wave in the last few years that you might not even have heard of. This novel and antique pearl is known by the name “chocolate Pearls”. It is not something related to eating. Thought, these pearls resemble a chocolate, if you put them in to your mouth you will end up with a depressive pain in your teeth.

The chocolate pearls are found very rarely and this is the reason why they are so expensive, as compared to the other pearls. It coincides with a heavy price tag, but again you will be glad to see a chocolate pearl jewelry set with its astonishing beauty and charming coolness. It provides great relaxation to your eyes.

Chocolate pearls make up our great winter accessory. It bears a very thick nacre layer and exclusive luster. They are available in a variety of sizes on loose wholesale strands. The more famous they are, the more is their rarity. They are made by a proprietary bleaching process and given a brown color. This color is permanent.

The earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, or finger rings made exclusively of the chocolate pearls make up exceptional pieces of jewelry. The color of the chocolate pearls range from bronze to brown, and form light chocolate, to dark chocolate. There are two types of chocolate pearls available presently, namely: the Freshwater pearls and the Tahitian pearls. Combining these beautiful chocolate pearls along with the pearls of pink, lavender or golden colors makes an outstanding combination for the pearl necklaces.

The jewelry made out of the chocolate pearls is incredible.
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Pearl Jewelry Sets-Stylish & Graceful Sets

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Everyone wants to be stylish, elegant, and graceful. If you are also one of them then why not try the Pearl Jewelry Sets? Pearls are gifted by a unique characteristic of attracting others towards itself. It adds to the grace and style of the woman wearing it. For a grand event, party or occasion, it would be great to invest in an exotic and beautiful Pearl Jewelry Set instead of wearing the mix and match combination on your own that may make you appear downright shabby. Just imagine a woman wearing a pearl necklace, gold bracelet and diamond earrings; will it look attractive and impressive?A Pearl Jewelry Set is designed with a number of pearls that are arranged together in some peculiar theme or style. It is unique depending on its size, quality and length. These factors are responsible for the various price ranges in the Pearl Jewelry Sets. A large collection of the Pearl Jewelry Sets is available in the market from cheaper ones to the expensive ones.Women select the size, design and color of the Pearl Jewelry Set depending on their clothing for a particular occasion and the color of their skin. Nowadays, you also get the fine work in the Pearl Jewelry Set made by the skilled designers. In this type, the pearls are beaded on a fine acrylic strand that is invisible.
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Classic Clip on Pearl Earrings

Monday, November 10, 2008


Pearl clip earrings are in great demand nowadays. People are always seen running behind the fashion trends. The Pearl clip earrings allow them to change themselves according to the new fashion trends easily as well as conveniently. The Pearl clip earrings can be put off and taken away easily without the need to strive for the hooks or closets.One of the most important advantages of using the Pearl clip earrings is that you do not have to get your ears pierced, that is a very painful procedure accompanies with swelling or reddening of the ears. They can be just clipped on to the ear lobes and finish. The Pearl clip earrings add an instant dose of sophistication. You can change them as when required, accordingly quite easily.The Pearl clip earrings are available in a wide range of varieties, that you will surely fall with love in. With so many facets of fabulous ensemble, you will wish to purchase a pair. It will sense your longing to appear fashionable on all the occasions, whether big or small. Explore the scintillating range of Pearl clip earrings to get a brief insight about it. It will exhibit your feminine beauty in a splendid and an elegant way.The Pearl clip earrings are extremely light in weight, yet are long lasting. So just, wear them and forget about it. You will not even have the sensation that they are there on your ears.

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Beautiful unique pearl necklace

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Wearing rice pearl necklace is a very good option not just to look more attractive, but also improves your personality. These unique pearl necklaces are of genuine quality, hence satisfaction is guaranteed. Classic and sophisticated, these are the two words that are used to describe these necklaces. They are made from real pearls, hence can be a perfect gift to your loved one. They are impressive and can mesmerize anyone who views them.The most important thing about these unique pearl necklaces is that they come at an unbelievable low price. So now even you can get genuine pearls within your budget. These pearls come in 5 colors including pink, black and chocolate. Multi-colored pearl necklaces can also be a great option. Stand out in the crowd by wearing an eye catching genuine multi-colored necklace. The exotic shapes and bright colors of these shapes are stunning and are perfect for those unusual rare occasions. These pearls are gorgeous and you will be happy to own them.These unique pearl necklaces are crafted to entrance and enthrall the viewer. They are wonderful and lustrous and you will be pleased to have them. Here at oriental pearls, unique pearl necklaces are designed to suit your budget. They exhibit pure elegance and can arrest the attention of any viewer. These luxurious necklaces come in an array of colors and shapes. You will definitely love these beautiful and dainty pearls. You can match these necklaces with any pearl earrings to get that complete outlook. This jewelry is incredible and will be well received by your wife.
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Clip on pearl earrings

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Clip on pearl earrings serve as a great gift to be given on any occasion to women of any age or circumstance. They will generate tasteful and classic compliments to the wearer and will compliment any outfit. It will be another valuable addiction to your jewelry collections in your wardrobe.

The clip on pearl earrings was invented in the 20th century. The previous designs were very tight and painful that ended up with reddened ear. Now with more advancements, the current designs of the clip on pearl earrings are very fit and comfortable, that women even forget, at times that they something worn around the ears. The clip on pearl earrings does not slip or fall off from your earlobe. They hold comfortably once worn. Gold and silver are used for making the clip on pearl earrings because of their durability.

The clip on pearl earrings is in great demand nowadays, just because you can wear them without the need to pierce your ears, that is a painful procedure. In addition, they can be put on easily and similarly taken off with ease. You don’t have to keep struggling with the clasps adjusting them, nor worry about losing the missing the closings of the earrings.
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How Much Do Pearls Cost? Or Pearl Value Factor - Shape

Monday, October 27, 2008

Pearl Shapes are generally round or spherical. Truly round pearls are a small percentage of all the pearls that are cultivated. Pearl shapes can be round to near-round, to a pill shape, coin shape, drops, or completely free form.
Pearls are graded into three major categories. These are Spherical, Symmetrical, and Baroque. Spherical are either round or near round, non-round Symmetrical pearls have shapes that are the same on each side, and each side is a mirror image of the other. Baroque is the term used to describe irregularly shaped pearls.
Sometimes the pearl, when growing inside the oyster, develops rings, either grooves, or ridges around the circumference of the pearl and then the shape of the pearl is modified by the adjective of "circled" or "ringed".
The round or near round symmetrical pearls have the highest value. The round or spherical pearls are a much more rare than all of the other shapes and therefore more valuable. Round pearls can be as low as 2% of the entire harvest.
As in all the other pearl values, the value of roundness by itself does not guarantee a high price. When we consider pearl value, we must consider all seven value factors affect price.
As with all the Pearl Value factors, one trait does not guarantee a greater value. A perfectly round pearl with a dull and lusterless look is not going to be as beautiful as a slightly less round pearl that has a fantastic luster. Or a perfectly round pearl with surface irregularities will be appraised at a lesser amount than a less round pearl with a perfect surface.

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Pearl Gift Set

Thursday, October 23, 2008


A Pearl Gift Set comprises of either a pearl necklace and earrings or it can be a set of three items including a pearl necklace, earrings and a bracelet. Pearl necklace is one of the fabulous accessories to be worn around the neck and your beauty is enhanced by wearing the matching pearl earrings. A pearl bracelet can be an additional enhancement to make your pearl jewelry set a complete one. It depends upon ones taste, style and status. The pearl necklaces range in different lengths from 13” to 38” and above. However, the pearl necklace of about 14 to 16” in length is the most popular one that goes ell with casual, evening as well as wedding attires. As compared to the different pieces of jewelry, the pearl jewelry has its own grace, beauty, elegance and charm. A Pearl Gift Set will impart elegance, flair and attraction to whatever dress one may prefer to wear.

The pearls jewelry set made from the freshwater pearls are comparatively cheaper than the other types of the pearls. They are said to complement the skin tone of the wearer. There are pearl jewelry sets available in white colors, or undertones like rose, pink, creamy, etc. it serves as an ideal gift for your loved ones.

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Different types of cultured pearlsl

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Black pearls, frequently referred to as Black Tahitian Pearls, are highly valued because of their rarity; the culturing process for them dictates a smaller volume output and can never be mass produced. This is due to bad health and/or non-survival of the process, rejection of the nucleus (the small object such as a tiny fish, grain of sand or crab that slips naturally inside an oyster's shell or inserted by a human), and their sensitivity to changing climatic and ocean conditions. Before the days of cultured pearls, black pearls were rare and highly valued for the simple reason that white pearl oysters rarely produced natural black pearls, and black pearl oysters rarely produced any natural pearls at all. Since pearl culture technology, the black pearl oyster found in Tahiti and many other Pacific Island area has been extensively used for producing cultured pearls. The rarity of the black cultured pearl is now a "comparative" issue. The black cultured pearl is rare when compared to Chinese freshwater cultured pearls, and Japanese and Chinese Akoya cultured pearls, and is more valuable than these pearls. However, it is more abundant than the south sea pearl, which is more valuable than the black cultured pearl. This is simply due to the fact that the black pearl oyster Pinctada margaritifera is far more abundant than the elusive, rare, and larger south sea pearl oyster - Pinctada maxima, which cannot be found in lagoons, but which must be dived for in a rare number of deep ocean habitats. Black cultured pearls from the black pearl oyster — Pinctada margaritifera — are NOT south sea pearls, although they are often mistakenly described as black south sea pearls. In the absence of an official definition for the pearl from the black oyster, these pearls are usually referred to as "black Tahitian pearls" The correct definition of a south sea pearl — as described by CIBJO and the GIA — is a pearl produced by the Pinctada maxima pearl oyster. South sea pearls are the color of their host Pinctada maxima oyster — and can be white, silver, pink, gold, cream, and any combination of these basic colors, including overtones of the various colors of the rainbow displayed in the pearl nacre of the oyster body itself.

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6 Characteristics of Pearls

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) bases the value and beauty of pearls on their rating of six characteristics: luster (the deep-seated glow that seems to emanate from within the pearl and that results from the thickness of the nacre), nacre thickness, color, surface perfection, shape, and harmony (the overall appearance of pearls as they appear on a strand or a piece of multi-pearl jewelry). We feel that the pearls in our jewelry should all have similar grades of color, luster, nacre thickness, shape and surface perfection.
Pearls are measured in millimeters. When Japanese cultured pearls first hit the market in the late 1920’s and early 1930’s, they were very small in size, usually 3 to 4mm. Today, standard-sized pearls range from 5 to 7mm in diameter, which is approximately 1/4 of an inch. Pearls larger than 7mm are exponentially expensive. They are the birthstone for the month of June.

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Types of Pearl necklaces

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Pearl necklaces are available in varied types and styles that you might have not even thought of or seen ever. Everyday the fashion trend keeps on changing and you get to see something novel and unique. There are different types of pearls used in making the Pearl necklaces. Let us have a look on these different types of Pearl necklaces:

Round Pearl necklace- this is a necklace made exclusively using the round pearls only. This appealing necklace will, no doubt create a lasting impression on the minds of the people.

Rice Pearl necklace- the rice pearl or the drop pearl necklace is ideal to be worn for mix and match combination on a simple t-shirt or jeans.

Button Pearl necklace- the button pearl necklace is a dazzling way of displaying the large and unique pearls.

Baroque Pearl necklace- this necklace is the best choice for casual situations where you want ot remain simple, but attractive.

Coin Pearl necklace- it can be used to emphasize your black dress or add a touch of elegance to your blazer and jeans.
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Mabe pearls - Pendent

Thursday, October 16, 2008

A mabe pearl is defined as an assembled and a worked blister pearl that is attached to the shell. It is a hemispherical shaped pearl that is grown against the interior of the shell of the oyster instead of growing inside its tissue. Now let’s see the creation of the mabe pearls. Once the blister pearls are developed in the oyster, they are worked upon to make it a mabe pearl. In this process, the blister pearls are cut out of the shell with a circle bit drill. The nucleus from the pearl is taken off and it is replaced with a resin. The back of the pearl is coated with a small piece of mother of pearl to make the mabe pearl appear complete. They are on and average about 8m in size. Mabe pearls are the perfect pearls to make any jewelry. The cultured mabe pearls are used for making jewelry like earrings and rings rather than stringing them on the necklaces. These pearls are the beautiful pearls having a very high luster.
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Nugget pearl beads

The freshwater nugget pearl beads vary widely in size and shape. All the dimensional surfaces are very different from one another that add uniqueness to each individual pearl. Nugget pearls differ from that of a potato pearl, with the fact that they have a flat side. Nugget pearls are the pure freshwater pearls with a thrilling luster and beauty of a natural freshwater gemstone. Get a more traditional look and a fashion forward statement from the observers by earring a nugget pearl jewelry set. These nugget pearls are also known as “Baroque Pearls” because of its different organic and irregular shapes. Create wonderful necklaces or jewelry sets including ear rings and bracelets o the irregularly shaped nugget pearls. You can also make your jewelry unique by using some other beads like crystal beads or tiger’s eye bead or jade beads as spacers.
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Button Pearls-Small freshwater Button Pearls

Button pearls are the evenly and uniformly shaped pearls. These pearls are drilled typically from the small central dimension of the pearl. Regarding the size of the Button pearl, as mentioned before that they are the most uniformly shaped pearls having a uniform diameter. Thus, they generally in size of about 5.5mm and the smaller are from 5.2 to 5.5 mm. the Button pearls are the Chinese freshwater pearls that are half drilled with a flat bottom. The largest size of pearl ranges about 9mm in size. The button pearls are available in the following hues: gold, black, gray, white, natural pink and white. Show your love and affection towards your loving ones by gifting them the special jewelries made by using the freshwater button pearls. This jewelry is very beautiful that attracts anyone’s attention towards it. Also, the button pearls possess a great luster that will not only appear good on your body, but it will also play a vital role in embellishing your garments. This unique styled button pearls are the great choice of many women because of its uniform nature, great luster and being of the best quality.
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How to care for your cultured pearls

Monday, October 13, 2008

Pearls are very soft and need special care. They never should be tossed on top of or next to other gems in a jewelry box. Store them in a jewelry pouch.

Only use jewelry cleaners labeled as safe for pearls.
Never use an ultrasonic cleaner.
Never steam-clean pearls.
Never use (or expose pearls) to dish or wash detergents, bleaches, powdered cleansers, baking soda, or ammonia-based cleaners (like Windex).
Never use toothbrushes, scouring pads or abrasive materials to clean pearls.
Do not wear pearls when their string is wet. Wet strings stretch and attract dirt, which is hard to remove.
Do not hang pearls to dry.
Take your pearls off when applying cosmetics, hair spray, and perfume, or when showering or swimming.
Avoid wearing pearls with rough fabrics like Shetland wool.
Have your pearls restrung once a year if you wear them often.
After you wear pearls, just wipe them off with a soft cloth or chamois, which may be dry or damp. This will prevent dirt from accumulating and keep perspiration, which is slightly acidic, from eating away at the pearl nacre. You can even use a drop of olive oil on the cloth to help maintain their luster.

If pearls have not been kept clean and are very dirty, they can be cleaned by your jeweler or they can be cleans using special pearl cleaner. Pearl Oasis sells pearl-safe jewelry cleaner. Be careful using other types of jewelry cleaner or soap. Some liquid soaps, such as Dawn, can damage pearls. Pay attention to the areas around the drill holes where dirt may tend to collect.
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Care of Pearl Jewelry & Storage of Pearls

Care of Pearl Jewelry
Pearls are organic gemstones that are vulnerable to acid, alkaline and different humidity levels. Perfume and hairspray, which contain alcohol and harmful acids, should be avoided on the areas where pearls are worn. Perspiration can also harm the beauty of pearls, dulling their beautiful luster. Therefore, after wearing them, they should be wiped with a damp (not wet), soft cloth or a silicon cloth. Be careful not to dip pearls in water or wear them while bathing, as water can weaken the silk thread. Do not leave them in direct sunlight or expose them to high temperatures. If pearls happen to come into contact with substances such as vinegar, fruit juices or detergents, immediately wipe that substance off.
Storage of Pearls
Be sure to store your pearls isolated in a compartmentalized jewelry box so that they don't come into contact with other jewelry.Do not store your pearl jewelry in a security box for long periods of time, since this may cause the pearls to dehydrate. It is recommended to take the pearls out of such boxes frequently.

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Sea Pearls-The Big and Large South Sea Pearls

Saturday, September 27, 2008


A south sea pearl is one that is produced by a mollusk named as Pinctada maxima. Recently, these pearls are cultured in areas around the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Myanmar, Philippines, Australia and Indonesia. The south sea pearls are among the largest pearls in the world. The average size is about 13mm and it is available in a range of different sizes, like 9mm to 20mm.

The south sea pearls grow to a much larger size. This fact is associated to different reasons like the larger size of the mollusk in which it grows, the period of time the pearl remains inside the oyster to grow, the size of the bead implanted in to it and the environment of the oyster. As the oyster is of a considerable large size, it can accept a bead of a larger size. This allows the deposition of the nacre layers at a very rapid rate around the nucleus, particularly in the warm water that helps in speeding up the oyster’s metabolism. Also the growth period of the south sea pearls takes a longer time as compared to the other pearls. These pearls are harvested after minimum tow years allowing for a larger size. more information here

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Tahitian Pearls-Some Interesting facts

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Jewelries made form the Tahitian pearls are no doubt, exotic and expensive as compared to the other pearls. The Tahitian pearl has been holding a highest position in the market since a very long time for numerous reasons. It includes its larger size and incredible color combinations in which it is available to us. The best quality, large and a single Tahitian pearl costs as much as about thousands of dollars. This large sized pearl is available in average sizes ranging form 8mm to 14mm. the largest recorded size of the Tahitian pearls is 26.95. It is available in a range of different colors. These colors include peacock, pistachio, aubergine, and numerous shades of green, black and gray. Even some of them have a metallic appearance.

The black Tahitian pearls on a first glance may appear black with countless black highlight. These highlights picks the color and reflects it back, thus within the black pearl, you will be able to view a rainbow and a spectrum of different colors. Tahitian pearls are formed from the big, black lipped oyster that is known as the Tahitian black pearl oyster. This mollusk is found specifically in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. Tahitian pearls are the cultured pearls. More info here

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Mabe Pearls

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

TThere are a variety of pearls found on the earth. In this article, let’s talk about the mabe pearls.

A mabe pearl is a worked blister pearl attached to the shell of the oyster. The appearance of the mabe pearls occur occasionally in nature. The shape of the pearl is hemispherical and the growth of the pearl takes place against the interior of the oyster’s shell rather than growing inside the tissue. They develop on the shell. Then, there are cultures mabe pearls, whose growth is controlled by human interference. In this process a hemispherical nucleus is used instead of a rounder nucleus, and this nucleus is implanted against the oyster’s shell instead of implanting it within its tissues. Thus, the developed pearl takes the shape of the nucleus and hence it is hemisphere in shape.

The size of the mabe pearls depends on the size of the nucleus present in the interior of the mollusk’s shell. The larger the nucleus, larger is the pearl and vice versa.More information

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Be natural and unique with the Stick Pearls

Tuesday, September 23, 2008


Here are some stick pearls that are drilled form the long dimensions and these are referred as end drilled.

Individual pearl strands of the stick pearls are available. There are about 18- 55 pearls on each strand. Purchase them loosely on the individual strands t a wholesale price and they you can create your own artistic jewelry designs. They are available in cream white, peacock black, mauve, pink, white, lavender and grey colors.

The stick or the Biwa pearls are produced in the Lake Biwa in Japan. The Biwa Pearl Mussel called Hyriopsis schlegelii is has now become very rare, but they were responsible for the formation of Biwa Pearls form an oyster. Its life cycle, included a specific larval stage known as glochidium, this must get attached to the gills or the fins of a fish before it metamorphoses the juvenile clam. And then this leads the formation of the most beautiful and wonderful, the stick pearls.More information here

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The Precious Round Pearls-Freshwater Pearls

Friday, September 19, 2008

The shape of the pearls is often found round or spherical. The perfectly round pearls are a very small part of the pearls that are being cultivated. The other shapes of the pearl include round to nearly round, pill shape, coin shape, drops, or completely free forms of shapes. Basically, the pearls are classified into three major categories: spherical, symmetrical and baroque. This shape of the pearls is determined by the oyster growing inside it. It may develop ridges, rings or grooves around the circumference of the pearl and this modifies the shape of the pearl.
The round and the symmetrical pearls are of great value as compared to the other pearls. The reason behind this fact is that the round pearls are found very rarely and are most difficult to grow as compared to the other shapes of the pearls, and thus they procure the highest value in the pearl industry. The production of round pearls is as low as 2% of the entire harvest.
If you want to surprise your loved ones or special ones, you can do this by presenting a pearl necklace made of only the precious round pearls. This will surely please the person to a great extent and you will be able to win his/ her heart easily. The beauty of round pearls is not easy to define. It has a charming beauty, exotic luster and a clear surface with no surface irregularities seen on it.
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Coin pearls

Thursday, September 18, 2008


Modern coin pearls, however, also can be in various shapes such as, square, heart, flower, diamond and of course round. The color of the coin pearls ranges from peacock, pink, mauve, gray and black colors. Coin pearls can be drilled both from top to bottom and width wise.
The formation of coin pearls takes place by placing a pearl bead nucleus that is like the shape of a disc in to the mollusk. After a few days later after layers are formed and a thick nacre layer gets formed. Coin pearls are the pearls that never go out of style. They are the most versatile pearls that can either be knotted alone or strung onto the temporary strands or even combined with the Swarovski crystal beads. This will offer a look ranging from casual to formal.
Coin pearls are freshwater pearls and are the best quality pearls that you can buy. The pearl farmers harvest these coin pearls for their fine quality and uniform shape so that they can be placed on to the market for you to buy. The pearls possess an exceptional luster as well as polished quality. Coin pearls, combined with other pearls, give exquisite jewelry pieces more luster brilliance. The flat shaped coin pearls can also be used as spacers in many jewelry sets.

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