July 1st, 2010
Freshwater pearls are cultured in mollusks, rather than oysters, in freshwater lakes and rivers throughout China and Japan. These special pearls appear in a wide variety of shapes and natural colors, and they are usually less expensive than saltwater pearls, which makes them very popular with both jewelry designers and pearl lovers. Because freshwater pearls have a solid nacre, they are also quite durable, and should resist chipping, wear, and degeneration. In size, shape and color, they exist in an amazing variety of forms
Surface Markings
A pearl free of any surface blemishes is the most valuable but is very rare. Just as our own skin is rarely completely free of little imperfections, so it is with pearls. Most gem quality pearls have small blemishes such as spots or bumps that are not easily noticed but will nevertheless lower their value. Low quality pearls will have larger flaws or even small cracks. All other things being equal, the cleaner the surface, the more valuable the pearl.
Nacre Thickness
Nacre thickness is very important to the long term quality and luster of your pearls. The thickness of the nacre determines how the light reflects off of the pearl and also determines how easy it will chip or break. A cultured freshwater pearl with very thin nacre may chip and break very easily and its lifespan will be shorter than a pearl with thicker nacre. To have a lustrous pearl, the nacre must be thick. Any pearl that exhibits a rich luster is one that has thick nacre.
Matching
Matching refers to pairs or strands, and addresses uniformity of color, luster, shape, spotting and graduation. The more uniform and aesthetically pleasing two or more pearls look together the more time was spent matching the pearls. This time to match pearls is reflected in the cost. If colors are intentionally mixed, it refers to the attractiveness of the combination. Each pearl in a strand has been selected to be placed between its neighbors on each side, and there should be no noticeable difference between pearls that are side-by-side.No two pearls are the same, which makes this step of the process so important to the overall look of a pearl strand. It takes a very refined eye and a lot of time to properly match up one of a kind pearls to make strand. Often a skilled worker must sort through thousands of pearls in order to find enough that match perfectly and will make up a uniformly beautiful pearl jewelry strand.
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June 30th, 2010
Pearl Jewelry is considered to be unique and gives a refined look to anyone. For centuries, pearl jewelry has captivated people with its rare radiance.
Pearls are very resilient and their quality is durable, but proper care is necessary to keep them lustrous and beautiful.
Daily Care
Being organic in nature, pearl can show signs of deterioration overtime. Certain ingredients such as hairspray, perfume or other cosmetics that contain chemical substances, or acidity of the body coming from perspiration and body oils, can dull the luster of pearls. Should these substances come into contact, just wipe your pearls with a soft damp cloth. If make-up and perfume accumulate, a very mild soap may be used.
To minimize exposure to chemicals, pearls should be the last thing you put on after dressing on the morning, after you have applied perfume, lotion and other substances on your body, and the first accessory you take off at night when undressing. Remove your pearls before performing strenuous exercise or work that could result in damaged jewelry.
The best advice is to wear your pearls often because the air and the moisture of your body keep the pearls hydrated and prevent them from deterioration. Moreover, the symbiosis between the pearls and the woman adorning them brings out their natural glow and in turn gives the wearer a radiant look.
Storage
Keep pearl jewelry, like pearl necklace or bracelet earrings etc. in separate containers from other jewelry pieces so that harder stones like diamonds do not scratch the pearl’s surface. When traveling you should isolate your pearl jewelry in a soft jewelry bag, or wrap your jewelry in linen handkerchief to protect it from scratches and damage
Do not keep your pearls jewelry in plastic containers or in the vault for long period of time because pearls need moisture. If the environment is too dry, the pearls may crack. So if you need to leave them in the vault, be sure to leave a small glass of water inside to provide moisture.
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September 29th, 2009
Pearl is one of the most valuable gemstones available on earth. It is produced inside a living shelled mollusk’s soft tissue. Pearl Jewelry is considered to be unique and gives a refined look to anyone. For centuries, Pearl and pearl jewelry has captivated people with its rare radiance. For those born on June, Pearl and Alexandrite are the birthstones.
The great ancient civilizations all shared a love for the alluring glow of pearls. Each attached different meaning and significance to the wish pearl, but one thing remained the same; the pearl was a symbol of the bounty and wealth of their culture and land. From Ancient Egypt to Ancient Rome, pearls were desired as a symbol of status and wealth. The ancient civilizations of China and Greece also prized the pearl from their earliest history. Even the Indian and Aztec civilizations of the Americas valued the pearl as a special part of their being. From the 4 corners of the Earth, our ancestors agreed that pearls were truly something special. Its beauty is truly universal.
The Akoya is the original cultured pearl. It is the one that Mikimoto had a hand in developing and the first cultured pearls that were commercially successful. The name Akoya comes from the name of the oyster which is found predominately in Japan and China. Its scientific name is Pinctata fucata. The Akoya oyster is rather small when compared to the oysters used in cultivating SouthSea and Tahitian pearls. It produces pearls that range in size from 2MM to 9MM.
Akoya pearls are available in various shapes and eight basic shapes in which pearls are found are round, semi-round, button, and drop, pear, oval, baroque and circled. Semi-round pearls and button pearls are used for necklaces. Drop and pear shaped pearls are used in making earrings, pendants and centre piece of a pearl necklace. Baroque pearls come in interesting and irregular shapes. They are used in necklaces.
Akoya pearl oysters are now grown in hatcheries to insure a constant supply. The oysters are fed a grown microscopic organism called plankton. A few months into their growth period the oysters are moved from the hatcheries to the cultivating areas where they are monitored and fed until they are strong enough to withstand the nucleating operation. In the operation, a technician inserts a shell bead nucleus together with a piece of mantle from a donor oyster into the mollusk’s gonad area. This piece of mantle forms a sac over the nucleus and the sac secretes nacre over the bead nucleus. This secretion will eventually lead to a cultured pearl.
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August 22nd, 2009
Whesale pearl jewelry : 10-11mm natural pink freshwater pearl strands
Product Description:
Product ID: fsrs018
Pearl Size: 10-11mm
Pearl Color: Natural pink freshwater pearl
Strand Weight: 60 Grams
Pearl Category: Round freshwater pearl
Strand’s Length: About 15.5 inches
Remark: Our store wholesale 10-11mm freshwater round pearl stands. They are high quality and great luster. This pink color freshwater round pearl strand is very popular this year. Don’t hesitate! Go for it! We offer you another two color to choose if you like:white and purple.
Please notice that the price is only for one piece.
Also buy: bread pearl strands or Multi-strand necklaces or Twisted FW pearl bracelets
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August 22nd, 2009
Wholesale pearl jewelry : 8-9mm natural white round freshwater pearl strands
Product Description:
Product ID: fsrs013
Pearl Size: 8-9mm
Pearl Color: Natural white freshwater pearl
Strand Weight: 38 Grams
Pearl Category: Round freshwater pearl
Strand’s Length: About 15.5 inches
Remark: The natural white color makes the pearl strands so eye-catching that they have become one of our hot sale products. Besides, they are easy for you to make them with other pearl jewelry. We offer you different color to choose as you like. Welcome to book them! The price is only for one 8-9mm strand.
Also buy: Sterling silver jewelry or Freshwater pearl earrings or Loose akoya pearls
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August 22nd, 2009
Wholesale pearl jewelry : 8-9mm round freshwater pearl strands in peacock green color
Product Description:
Product ID: fsrs016
Pearl Size: 8-9mm
Pearl Color: peacock green color freshwater pearl
Strand Weight: 38 Grams
Pearl Category: Round freshwater pearl
Strand’s Length: About 15.5 inches
Remark: This special freshwater pearl strand is made of 8-9mm peacock green pearls. It is popular this year and it is generous and easy to match your clothes no matter dark or light. Great choice! Welcome to book it! Please notice the price is only for one strand.
Also buy: bread pearl strands or Multi-strand necklaces or Twisted pearl necklace
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August 22nd, 2009
Wholesale pearl jewelry : 8-9mm natural purple round freshwater pearl strands
Product Description:
Product ID: fsrs015
Pearl Size: 8-9mm
Pearl Color: Natural purple freshwater pearl
Strand Weight: 38 Grams
Pearl Category: Round freshwater pearl
Strand’s Length: About 15.5 inches
Remark: These freshwater round pearl strands are high quality and great luster. This purple one is especially elegant that can make you more beautiful and confident, it is your first choice. Come on and book it! The price is only for one 8-9mm strand.
Also buy: Sterling silver jewelry or Freshwater pearl earrings or Loose akoya pearls
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August 22nd, 2009
Wholesale pearl jewelry : 8-9mm natural pink round freshwater pearl strands
Product Description:
Product ID: fsrs014
Pearl Size: 8-9mm
Pearl Color: Natural pink freshwater pearl
Strand Weight: 38 Grams
Pearl Category: Round freshwater pearl
Strand’s Length: About 15.5 inches
Remark: 8-9mm pink color round freshwater pearl strands will make you look more unsophisticated and lovely. The quality is high and the luster is great. They are our hot sale products. We offer you different color to choose. They are all on wholesale. Enjoy them! The price is only for one 8-9mm strand.
Also buy: Sterling silver jewelry or Freshwater pearl earrings or Loose akoya pearls
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August 21st, 2009
Wholesale pearl jewelry : 8-9mm peacock green freshwater round pearl strands
Product Description:
Product ID: fsrs027
Pearl Size: 8-9mm
Pearl Color: peacock green freshwater pearl
Strand Weight: 41 Grams
Pearl Category: Round freshwater pearl
Strand’s Length: About 15.5 inches
Remark: Attention! This peacock green freshwater pearl strands are our new products. They can make you look more junoesque. They are also our hot sale products. Go for them. Please kindly notice that the list price is only for one strand.
Also buy: Coin pearls or sterling silver jewelry or Akoya & South sea Pearls
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August 21st, 2009
Wholesale pearl jewelry : 7-8mm natural white freshwater round pearl strands
Product Description:
Product ID: fsrs010
Pearl Size: 7-8mm
Pearl Color: Natural white freshwater pearl
Strand Weight: 30 Grams
Pearl Category: Round freshwater pearl
Strand’s Length: About 15.5 inches
Remark: The wholesale round freshwater pearl strands are composed of 7-8mm round freshwater pearls, perfect round and great luster. The natural white color makes the pearl strands very eye-catching. It is worth buying. There are other color for you to choose: pink and purple.The price is only for one piece.
Also buy: Freshwater Pearl Necklaces or Pearl bracelets & rings or Freshwater pearl pendant
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