If you are fortunate enough to examine many high -end, fine pearl necklaces, you probably have seen some of the highest quality akoya pearls in the industry. For those who do not know what these are, akoya pearls are bead-nucleated pearls produced particularly in Asian countries like Japan, China, Vietnam, and South Korea.Though Akoya pearls are produced throughout the world in such places like Australia, the countries such as China and Japan are known to be the largest producers of this magnificent gem.To cultivate these pearls you begin with the akoya oyster. The official name of this oyster is the Pinctada fucata martensii. These are found and farmed in Japan and China and are known for their shine, luster, and great quality.Akoya pearls are often [...]
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How to Differentiate between Genuine and Imitation Pearls
May 6th, 2011 
goldfinger There are many varieties of pearl, both real and fake, and it’s not always easy to tell the difference between those that are genuine and those that are imitations. Even amongst genuine pearls there are many different classes of both natural and cultured varieties, all with their own different properties and all valued very differently as pearl jewellery. You don’t want to be fooled when buying pearls, so here are a few ways to help differentiate between a genuine pearl and a fake: The Tooth Test Many people say that by rubbing a pearl against your teeth you can tell whether it’s real or fake by the feel of its surface. Genuine pearls usually have a rougher, more irregular texture whereas fakes are glassy and [...]
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No Comments »The Greatness of South Sea Pearls
May 2nd, 2011 goldfinger Pearls are just really lovely, aren’t they? A s simple as a single pearl, it becomes a rather great jewelry when woven with a number of others. South Sea Pearls are among the most popular of the pearls created into nice pieces, as they are as most widely harvested cultured ones. Pearls will be pearls. They will forever be favored and loved, as the story of the duckling turning into a beautiful enchanting swan. They start from being a mere big South Sea oyster, with man making much of nature’s grace and abundance, then aiding the creation of such wonderful treasured gemstones. How this works is farmers and those cultivating them insert a mother of pearl bead inside a South Sea oyster, which accordingly [...]
Posted in Jewelry Buying Advice Tags: accessories, fashion jewelry, jewelry, pearls, shopping No Comments »Secrets To Choosing Pearl Earrings
April 22nd, 2011 goldfinger Pearls have long been recognized for their beauty and value. Considered exquisite jewels, these gemstones have been highly sought-after by royals and criminals alike all throughout history. Beautiful with no two pearls alike, we’ll show you how you can go about choosing the right freshwater pearl earrings for the right occasion. Pearls are naturally created when foreign particles enter oyster shells. The oysters produce a calcium-type substance around the foreigner and this substance coats the particle in thin concentric layers, creating a pearl. Naturally formed pears are rarely symmetrical or well shaped enough to be used as jewelry. As such, pearls are generally cultured and grown so that their shape and size can be regulated. If you want to know how to choose the right [...]
Posted in Jewelry Buying Advice Tags: earrings, fashion, fashion accessories, gemstones, jewelry, pearl earrings, pearl jewelry, pearls No Comments »No chance of giant pearl from UK’s biggest ever oyster
April 18th, 2011 goldfinger The biggest oyster ever found in the UK turned up in a fish marked in Plymouth last weekend. Narrowly escaping becoming someone’s luxury dinner the giant shellfish, which has been dubbed ‘Shelly’, measures 7” across and weighs 3lb. It’s currently residing in the local aquarium, where it is on public display and proving to be quite the celebrity. Unfortunately for fashionistas who are loving the current revival of pearl jewellery though, there’s no chance of a giant hidden gem inside the shell, because Shelly is the wrong type of oyster. It’s an especially large example of the edible oyster, the only species that live in the English Channel. Although edible oysters do secrete a hard substance called ‘pearls’ it is of no value, unlike those [...]
Posted in Jewelry Buying Advice Tags: pearl earrings, pearl jewellery, pearl sets, pearls No Comments »How to choose the perfect pearls
April 17th, 2011 goldfinger For thousands of years pearls have been worn by the rich and glamorous, and given as rare and expensive gifts. Traditionally worn by new brides on their wedding day, for thousands of years they have been a symbol of love, purity and perfection. Nowadays pearl jewellery is available to more people than ever before, and you no longer need to be royalty to afford it. Pearls of all shapes, sizes and colours are grown on farms around the world and with so many varieties to choose from any bride-to-be can find the perfect pearls to suit her wedding gown. In fact there are so many varieties that it can be difficult to know what to look for, so here are a few things to look [...]
Posted in Jewelry Buying Advice Tags: freshwater pearls, jewellery, pearl jewellery, pearl jewelry, pearl necklace, pearls No Comments »How are Freshwater Pearls and Saltwater Pearls Different?
April 13th, 2011 goldfinger Most people when they imagine a pearl are picturing perfect large round spherical gems, creamy white in colour with a shimmery iridescent surface. In fact pearls come in many different shapes, sizes and colours and to find one that is completely round is almost unheard of, not to mention trying to make a whole necklace of pearls that are all more or less the same. Natural pearls are the rarest and most highly valued variety, but nowadays most pearl jewellery is made from cultured or farmed pearls, which are grown on pearl farms across the world by inserting a bead nucleus inside an oyster or mussel shell to encourage the formation of a pearl. Apart from whether a pearl is cultured or natural the other [...]
Posted in Jewelry Buying Advice Tags: freshwater pearls, pearl jewellery, pearls, saltwater pearls No Comments »Several Techniques On Black Freshwater Pearl
March 16th, 2011 goldfinger Are you lost attempting to realize the differences among the several sorts of pearls? If so, you aren’t alone. Pearl jewelry is regarded as to be the most elegant and classy of all jewelry. Yet, the world of pearls is still a mystery to a lot of people. This article will focus on black freshwater pearls, because pearls which are black are probably the most exotic, and freshwater pearls are probably the most widespread ones within the world. These come from mussels which reside in lakes and rivers; each mussel can produce as much as 50 pearls, as opposed to oysters which only generate 1 to three each. However, the complete process takes from four to 6 years. Pearls produced in mussels in freshwater are [...]
