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Wholesale Coin pearls
2007-09-28 13:42:00
Pearls, which have shape similar to coins, are called as coin pearls. These pearls usually have to flat side. There are many shapes are available in coin pearls though round pearls are widely used for jewelry; rectangular, heart or star shaped coin pearls are also available in market. Size and shape of coin pearls depends upon shape of nucleus implanted. These pearls usually have very high luster due to which they are used widely for jewelry. Wholesale coin pearls are available in many different shapes and many colors from white, pink cream to black any color you want. If you wish to buy wholesale coin pearls then they are available mainly on loose temporary strings, using these pearls you can make your own jewelry. These pearls on temporary strings are available in many shapes. Teardrop and round shaped coin pearl strand usually have pearls with very high luster and regular round and teardrop shaped pearls. Unique feature about coin pearls are that it can be drilled at center or si...
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Turquoise Beads
2007-09-21 15:26:00
Turquoise is the oldest gemstone used for protection; this gemstone is also symbol of wealth and friendship. It is becoming more and more rare and costly but this gemstone is never out of fashion. Finest Turquoise comes from Iran; most beautiful Turquoise comes from China and Sinai. Along with Zircon it is a birthstone of Sagittarius, and anniversary stone of fifth year of marriage. It is believed that Turquoise brings happiness and protection to all This is opaque mineral composed of mainly phosphates. Most popular color of Turquoise is Sky blue; but its color ranges from Sky blue to apple green. Best quality Turquoise has dark color and without any black veins or white spots. According to gemstone therapist Turquoise neutralizes over acidity, also help to heal stomach problem and viral infection. It helps reduces pains and relaxes cramps. Turquoise also helps to increase growth and muscular strength. It is advisable to be worn Turquoise on the solar plexus. Many times Turquoise be...
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What are Japanese pearls?
2007-09-21 15:20:00
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 techni...
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Pink Pearls and Pink Pearl Jewelry
2007-09-20 09:04:00
Pink pearls are the latest trend in the jewelry world. Pink pearl jewelry is a favorite choice for young women. Pink and Black pearls are becoming more and more popular. Pink colored pearls are very romantic and is a perfect gift for Valentines Day. A subtle pink or rose overtone of pearl is very attractive and eye catching. Pink pearls has radiating mystical charm which makes it perfect to buy as a gift for your loved ones. Pink pearls are always natural colored cultured pearls. There is no processing needed for the color of the pearls. Tiny piece of oyster’s own mantle tissue or some bead is inserted as nucleus in 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 completely depends upon the species of oyster and climatic conditions of water. Overtones of pearls add depth and glow to main body color of pearl,...
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Pearl….The wedding gem!
2007-09-20 09:01:00
For centuries pearl is associated with love, happiness and purity; all ingredients that are required for a successful marriage. Greek believed that “Pearls promote marital happiness and prevents a newly wed woman from crying”; so pearl is called as "The Wedding Gem". Pearl jewelry therefore is a popular choice for brides on their special day. Beautiful pearl necklace with matching accessories to compliment their white gown; while the white gown also signifies purity. Some Brides also make their special day more spectacular with pearl jewelry gifts for their bridesmaid with exquisite range of different pearls like freshwater and Akoya pearls. Regardless of your wedding style, be it traditional or contemporary, pearls suits all. Pearls not only compliment but also enhances beauty your wedding dress by highlighting and symbolizing the purity and a gift from nature!There are so many things that you can do with pearls, from pearl necklace, pearl earrings, pearl brooch, pearl ring, ha...
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Pearl: Birthstone of June
2007-09-19 13:11:00
Every calendar month is associated with a specific set of some gems; these gems are called as Birthstone. These stones are said to bring luck to people who are born in that month. Gemstone experts say that the power associated with each stone heightens during a particular month. Pearl s and Alexandrite are Birthstone of June . However, Pearl is usually quoted as birthstone of June. Pearl the only organic gem, which is formed when mollusk builds layers of nacre around the irritants, which naturally intrudes or sometimes forcefully inserted by humans. Pearl is often used as metaphor for purity, perfection and wisdom. Even entrance of the heaven is referred as “Pearly gates”. Pearl is widely used for jewelry making around the world. You can have various type of pearl jewelry like pearl bracelets, earrings, rings, necklace and pendants. You can have pearl jewelry of all sorts. You can have bracelets, necklace, earrings with combination of pearl and gemstones. You have t...
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Pearl shapes
2007-09-19 12:58:00
Pearl is cherished as a symbol of purity and elegance from centuries. People around the world use these pearls as jewelry or decorative objects. Pearls are the only gemstone obtained from animals. Pearls are collected from both, freshwater and marine water. Since pearls are organic gemstones, they can occur in wide variety of shapes. 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 are as follows: Round: When anyone thinks about the Pearls, round is on...
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Pearl Color
2007-09-18 13:34:00
Pearl comes in wide array of colors from White to Black; you can have pearl of any shade in between white to black. Pearl color is not due to single factor, three factors are responsible for color of a pearl. Body color, Overtones and Orient are the three factors. Body color is the prominent main color. It depends upon the type of oyster which produces it. For example- black lipped oyster produces black colored pearls. Body color may be anything from white, silver, golden, green, blue or as said earlier Black. Overtones: Color that appears on top of pearl’s body color is called as Overtone. These overtone somewhat alters body color of pearl, It also add depth and glow to pearls natural color. Usually white pearls have rose pink overtone. It is not necessary that every pearl should have an overtone some pearls does not have overtone at all. Orient: Orient is usually referred to shimmering iridescence or you can call it “play of color”. It can be a like rainbow or just...
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Pearl as medicine
2007-09-18 13:31:00
Pearls are used as medicine and for health related purposes since its discovery. Even modern pharmaceutical company use pearls in medicine. In most cultures around the world from Chinese, Indian to European; pearls has been used for medicinal purpose. In 13th century a German monk Albertus Magnus recorded pearls as medicine that is good for “mental diseases”, affection of heart and in hemorrhage and dysentery. Pearl as medicine are alkaline and contain calcium which is useful as medicine for stomach upsets if combined with some herbs and would be useful for soothing heart etc.. We ususally wholesale pearls when pearls are purchased by pharmaceutical companies to use for medicine.Pearls are often worn as jewelry for their curative powers. Pearls eliminate emotional imbalances, helps in problems of stomach, spleen, intestine and ulcer problems. Wearing pearls said to help to increase self confidence. Pearl is said to be as sign of Chastity, modesty and purity, it a symbol of Love,...
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Stick pearls and Nugget pearls
2007-09-17 13:04:00
Biwa pearls are often referred as stick pearls as these pearls look like sticks. Stick pearls have free shapes with roughed surface. Though they are irregular in shape, they have good color and luster. Biwa pearls is most famous type of freshwater pearls, these pearls are obtained from mussels grown in Lake Biwa, Japan. White is most common color in Biwa pearls. While inserting seed bead of Small Square is inserted into mussel, this mussel requires three or more years to produce pearls of good quality. Due its amazing shape many different jewelry items like necklace or earring or even you can make bracelets. Stick pearls can be Length drilled or center drilled. They are available in wide range of colors from black, white, grey with multicolor overtones. Nugget or Baroque pearls Baroque pearls or sometime referred as Nugget pearls; are pearls with irregular shape. Due to their unusual appearance they are unique. Baroque pearls have many sizes and colors. These pearls are irr...
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Natural Pearls -Some Famous Pearls
2007-09-17 12:59:00
Pearl is one of the oldest gems in the world. Natura l pearl stands out to be rare findings and have been admired for thousands of years. Here are some pearls that are reminders of Pearl history. Abernathy pearls: This pearl was discovered by William Abernathy in 1967 in River Tay. This pearl is also referred as “Little Willie”. This is a pink spherical pearl with outstanding quality. This pearl was of 44 grain which is rare to find in natural freshwater pearls. The Gogibus pearl: This was largest discovered pearl in 17th century. It was found on off the coast of the West Indies. This pear shaped pearl weighed 126 carats. King Philip purchased this pearl from merchant named Gobius so the name, who wore this pearl as button in his cap. Big Pink Pearl: Big pink pearl is listed in the Guinness book of World Records recorded as largest natural abalone pearl. This pearl was valued in 1997 at $ 4.7 million US dollars. Weight of this baroque shaped pearl was 470 carats. This pearl was d...
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Freshwater potato pearls
2007-09-15 11:19:00
Freshwater pearls are pearls which are harvested from freshwater mussels and shells. Natural freshwater pearls are never perfectly round. They have many different shapes like round, oval, coin, nuggets, baroque and semi baroque, the most common and widely used for jewelry is potato pearls.Potato pearls does not have a specific shape they can be of any shape from round to elliptical, due to their oval shape potato pearls are sometimes referred as semi round pearls. These freshwater are usually harvested from China. These pearls are side drilled without any hard edge or flat side.While grafting shell for freshwater pearls nucleus is not inserted inside shell instead of that small square piece is inserted in upper valve. Twist is given to mantle for to give round shape to pearls. A single mollusk can produce up to 50 pearls. Freshwater pearls are durable, chipping resistant and do not undergodegeneration easily.These freshwater pearls are known for their wide range of color, they are a...
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Black Coin pearls
2007-09-15 11:15:00
Coin pearls has two flat surfaces and they are usually round in shape just like coins so the name Coin pearls. Though are usually found in round shape, rectangular, heart, star or cross shaped coin pearls are also available in the market. The shape of coin pearls depends upon the shape of nucleus implanted. Coin pearls usually have very high and unique luster and polished surface so they are widely used for jewelry.Amongst all colored coin pearls, Black coin pearls are most popular. Black color of pearl is due to grayish black nacre of oyster shell. Black pearls are harvested from black lipped oyster Pinctada margaritifera which is a native of South Pacific. These pearls are also called as Tahitian pearls as they are harvested from oyster native of Tahitian Sea. Oyster is first collected and then trained technician inserts nucleus inside shell along with piece of mantle from donor shell.Black coin pearls are large and beautiful. They are also available many different shades of black...
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Tahitian Black Pearls
2007-09-14 14:33:00
Black South Sea pearls are famously known as Tahitian pearls, they are large, exotic and beautiful. These pearls are native of French Polynesia. These pearls are famous for their intense color, which is produced by Pinctada margarifera known as Black lipped oyster in Cook and Carolina Islands of French Polynesia. Tahitian or Black color have metallic luster. Amazing luster and thick nacre makes Tahitian pearls more expensive. Commercially viable Tahitian pearls have at least 1mm of radius. Black pearl with nacre thinner than 1mm is not called Tahitian pearls. Very thin nacre decreases durability of Tahitian pearls.Surface imperfections decrease the value of these black pearls. You can opt for some pearls with flaws or blemishes on one side. You can cover those blemishes while making jewelry. There is a specific rating, which is used for grading Tahitian pearls like A, B, C, D and Top gem. Top gem pearl is flawless and has excellent luster. A: Surface of these pearls is 90% flaw free...
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Tips for buying pearl necklaces
2007-09-14 14:25:00
You can have pearl necklace with pearls of any size. Pearl necklace is a most feminine of all jewelry. Pearl necklace is said to have rings of glamour, sophistication and class. If you want classic necklace then go for whole strand made up of round pearls. For more stylish necklace choose from different shapes of pearls and you can combine it with colored or semi precious stones.While choosing pearl necklace we should take into consideration some factors like your features, style, personality and the occasion. There is some specific terminology used for pearl necklace according to necklace length.Pearl Collar necklaceThis is usually 12 to 13 inches long and made up of three or more pearl strands which lie neatly on middle of neck. Collars are ideally matched with V-neck or off-shoulder fashion.Choker: This necklace is 14 to 16 inches in length. This pearl necklace rests on collarbone. Choker suits all kind of necklines. This necklace is suitable for any outfit from business suit to ...
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Freshwater baroque pearls
2007-09-13 12:18:00
Freshwater pearls are found or cultured in mussels or oysters found in lakes, rivers or ponds. They have many different colors compared to saltwater pearls. These pearls are usually produced in China. Freshwater pearls are more affordable than that of saltwater pearls. Since freshwater pearls have different colors and shapes they have different grading system. Freshwater pearls are most common baroque since these pearls are mantle tissue nucleated instead of bead nucleus.Baroque pearls are pearls with no definite shape. They are simply oddballs. They have endless irregular shape. Due this irregular shape they are least valuable of all pearl shapes. Though they are irregular in shape they have high luster. A baroque pearl differs from freshwater pearls to a large extent. South Sea and Tahitian pearls are most expensive pearls. These pearls are produced by Pinctada margaritifera which is a Black lipped oyster and Pinctada maxima which is a white lipped oyster.While cultivating freshw...
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Genuine black Tahitian pearls
2007-09-13 11:33:00
Tahitian pearls are most beautiful pearls among all pearls. These are most desired and cherished gems on earth. Tahitian pearls are sometimes also referred as South Sea pearls. Tahitian pearls are mainly grown in sea water of French Polynesia but these oysters are also found in Cook Islands, Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, Philippines, New Caledonia, Panama and Gulf of Mexico. It is observed that only 30 percent of the oyster cultured produce pearls. These Tahitian pearls have color range from shimmering dark black to grey, green or blue with natural overtones. These pearls have some special metallic sheen. Tahitian pearls are generally 8-16mm in size. Chances of finding perfectly round Tahitian pearl are very rare. Many times to replicate these precious Tahitian pearls, they are dyed or treated to appear all black. To identify between real and treated pearls take simple tests like; price test if price of Tahitian pearls are unbelievably low without any special reason then these pearls could be...
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South Sea Shell pearls
2007-09-12 09:56:00
South Sea shell pearls are simulated pearls. These shell pearls are imitation pearl, but these are not made up of wax, plastic or other inexpensive material which is commonly used to make imitation pearls. Production of South Sea shell pearls was initiated in Barcelona, Spain. South Sea shell pearls are made in laboratory from South Sea oyster shell. First shell is cut and Pulverized into fine powder. Key ingredient used while making these Sea shell pearls is ‘Mother of pearl bead’. This bead used as pearl nucleus, this coated with help of high pressure sprayers and oven. This bead adds weight, durability and value to the shell pearl. To produce lesser quality shell pearls nucleus made up of glass, stone or plastic is used. These pearls are very popular mainly due to its low price. These pearls are affordable for every pocket. There are some expensive shell pearls available in market their high price is mainly due to excellent quality. But if we compare them with natural South ...
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Some Unusual pearls
2007-09-12 09:41:00
Abalone Pearls These pearls are obtained from single shelled mollusk. Abalone pearls are very rare as they require about 8 to 10 years for formation. Abalone requires very specific conditions to form pearls like abalone has to eat throughout 10 years of pearl formation. Abalone pearls occurs in wide range of colors and shapes they may either solid hollow. They are available in different shapes like oval, flat, baroque or even unique horn like and different colors like royal blue to green. Even they have some amazing color combinations. Single abalone can produce many pearls with different colors and shapes. Abalone is only mollusk that can be used entirely other than its rare pearls; its shell can be used for inlay, button and carving, guts for fishing bait. Melo Melo PearlsMelo Melo pearls are harvested from Melo Melo marine snail instead of oyster or any other mollusk. Even these are not exactly pearls as it does not contain any nacre. Similar to Conch process it is created as re...
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Cortez pearls
2007-09-11 13:30:00
Cortez pearl, are pearls which emerged from the Gulf of California. These pearls are declared as humanity’s Natural patrimony. Gulf of California is also known as “Vermillion Sea of Cortez” which produces some of the finest pearls in the world. These pearls were named after Spanish conqueror Hernan Cortez. Cortez pearls are Saltwater Cultured pearls harvested from Pteria sterna also called as rainbow lipped oyster, native of Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. Pteria are usually used to half round Mabe pearls. Species of Pteria which have wings could not produce round cultured pearls. These pearls are usually produced in the waters of Bacochibampo Bay in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico; this Bay is near the city of Guaymas. Cortez pearls have colors from dark champagne to dark black with different striking iridescent and overtones of colours like purple, blue, green, golden, peach. All Cortez pearls have rich bright luster. The size of Cortez pearls range from 4mm to 12 mm. Cortez pearls of ...
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Mother-of-pearl jewelry
2007-09-11 13:23:00
Mother-of-pearl is actually a smooth, lustrous pearl found in the shell of certain mollusks like mussels, abalones and mussels. This is also called as Nacre. When this layer is thick and have high luster it is used commercially for jewelry and decorations. Mother-of-pearl jewelry is becoming very popular in fashion world. Pearl found inside the oyster shell framed in pendant is the most popular design of this season. Pendants made up of mother-of-pearl set in sterling silver studded with gemstone, becomes timeless style statement. Usual shape found in Mother-of-pearl jewelry is that of a flower. Mother-of-pearls may have any color from peach, blue, pink or orange all those colored petals make very cute pearl flower pendant. Beautiful colored gemstone can be used for flower’s center. These flower shaped pieces can be strung together to form a beautiful necklace. Since Mother-of-pearl does not have any definite shape it can be carved for a natural and unique look .You can strin...
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Chinese pearls
2007-09-10 13:29:00
Around 4000 years ago Chinese people discovered a most delicate gem which had brilliant shine, Pearl. China has the oldest pearl production tradition than anywhere in the world. It has been one of the important parts of Chinese culture. Southern region of China has ideal breeding conditions so most of pearls produced in China come from southern part. 96% percent of peals in worldwide market are from China. China also exporting pearls to Japan and large quantity of Chinese pearls are used for Japanese pearl jewelry. Pearl oyster require some unique living conditions like; diversity of water areas, less polluted river and sea water, cheap and rich feed for pearl oysters, compared to Japan there very few earthquake prone areas and most important very advanced pearl breeding techniques. China fulfills all these conditions very well. Chinese pearls come in a wide range of lustrous iridescent colors ranging from white, cream, pale pink, purple, black and many more. Chinese Pearls are usu...
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Tiger’s eye beads
2007-09-10 13:12:00
Tiger’s eye is named so as it resembles the eye of a tiger. Tiger’s eye has compact fibers of quartz those are compressed inside stone during formation. Light reflects from these fibers which gives the stone a silky appearance. Stone with golden yellow reflection on a brown back ground is called Tiger’s eye. Yellow and brown strips are due to iron oxides. It is generally considered as an anniversary stone for the ninth year of marriage and the birth stone for the sun sign Capricorn.Tiger’s eye colors vary from brown to brownish yellow and sometimes from blue to blue grey. Tiger’s eye is sometimes given permanent heat treatment.Tiger’s eye beads are said to have many healing abilities like it relieves high blood pressure. Tiger’s eye beads are helpful against diseases like bronchial, asthma, kidney problems and many more also heals wounds, digestion and stomach problems. Tiger’s eye beads are used to stimulate wealth and abundance and it enhances the stability to ma...
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Potato pearls and Button pearls
2007-09-08 08:33:00
• Potato pearls The shape of these pearls range from round to elliptical or oval which is somewhat similar to that of a potato so these pearls are called as Potato pearls. The potato pearls are freshwater pearls harvested from china. Sometimes they are also called as semi round pearls. These pearls are side drilled in round shape and they do not have hard edge or flat side. These pearls are usually available in white, black, pink, green, brown, mauve and many more. If you want to buy loose pearls there is wide range of colors. Due to their unique size you can use them with large pearls or you can use them as spacers. If you to make jewelry for children, you can choose colors like Teal green, Champagne, olive green or cute baby blue. For some fancy jewelry you can use Silver grey, hot pink, spring green or Cranberry. For more classic jewelry choose from Yellow, Orchid, Lawn green, Royal blue, Deep pink, and Turquoise• Button pearls Button pearls are called so due to...
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Freshwater pearls
2007-09-08 08:01:00
Freshwater pearls are cultivated in a mussel that lives in freshwater rivers and ponds. They are famous for their diversity in color, shape and sizes. There production rate is far greater than other cultured pearls and they are less expensive than other cultured pearls.Freshwater pearls are usually produced by Japan, United States and China. Freshwater pearls were first cultured in Lake Biwa, Japan using the Biwa pearly mussel (Hyriopsis schlegeli). China is largest commercial producer of freshwater pearls utilizing triangle shell mussel (Hyriopsis cumingii) and several species. It is once grafted up to 25 or 50 times each shell. Usually every pearl produces 24 to 32 pearls of different qualities.While grafting strip of mantle tissue is cut into 3mm squares. Then trained technicians create small incision on upper valve and inserts square tissue piece. If small twist is given to tissue it creates large quantity of round pearls. Usually pearl dealers purchase when pearls are still in ...
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Natural Colors of Pearls
2007-09-07 13:36:00
There is wide variety of natural colors in Pearls ; this diversity of colors is also known as “Palette of colors”. Pearls have different colors from white, yellow, shades of pink, blue and black. Pearls are available in almost all shades of colors in between White to Black.The color of Pearl is specifically referred to as body color and this color constitutes the fundamental color of the pearl. Most common colors of pearls are cream, silver and white. Black is most rare color. Pearl color is due to combination of several factors like Body color, Overtones and iridescent colors. Body color of pearl can be anything from white, silver, cream, green, golden and Black. Body color of pearls depends upon the type of oyster or mollusk as certain type of oyster produces specific colored pearls. Other factors affecting color of pearls are condition of water, temperature of water and type of nucleus. Translucent color which appears over top of the main color of Pearl is known as Overtones. ...
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Artificially colored pearls
2007-09-07 11:39:00
It is not possible that every pearl produced will be as beautiful and colorful as perfectly colored natural pearl. There are some artificial methods used to change or we can say modify the color of pearls.Dyeing is the process in which color is artificially applied on surface of pearl. This is the most common method used to get colorful pearls. It should be noted that dyed pearls are not fake pearls.Bleaching process either removes color completely or lightens the original color of pearl. This process is done by using chemical or physical agents or sometimes using light. Bleaching process make the color look more even. Since pearls are obtained from shells there is possibility of some organic residues on the surface. To remove these organic residues Buffing is done.To remove blemishes present on surface of pearls, Polishing is done. This process increases luster of pearls by removing some surface blemishes. There is one more process to increase luster of pearls, which is known as Co...
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Black baroque pearls
2007-09-06 11:41:00
Baroque pearls are unique type of pearls which are very rare to see. They don’t have any specific shape or symmetry, they are extremely irregular. You can have any shape in baroque pearls from oval, rectangular, flat or some may have different surface patterns like rings. These pearls come in variety of sizes and colors and it can occur in both Freshwater and Saltwater pearls. These pearls are not popular as other standard shapes like round or drop. Jewelry experts say that baroque pearls are most natural looking pearls and their imperfections enhance their beauty. Though many of baroque pearls have high luster some baroque pearls may look dull.Most rare and elegant looking gems in the world are Black pearls. It has its own charm that depicts luxury and perfection. Black pearls are cultivated in both saltwater and freshwater but most exotic are Tahitian black pearls; these pearls have thick nacre and amazing luster. Due to all its thick nacre, luster, metallic sheen and above all ...
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Black Coin pearls
2007-09-06 11:30:00
Coin pearls have two flat surfaces and they are usually round in shape just like coins and so the name, Coin pearls. Though they are usually found in round shape, one can also find rectangular, heart, star or cross shaped coin pearls which are available in the market. The shape of coin pearls depends upon the shape of nucleus implanted. Coin pearls usually have very high and unique luster with a surface that is polished and that is the main reason why they are widely used for jewelry. Amongst all colored coin pearls, Black coin pearls are most popular. Black color of pearl is due to grayish black nacre of oyster shell. Black pearls are harvested from black lipped oyster Pinctada margaritifera which is a native of South Pacific. These pearls are also called as Tahitian pearls as they are harvested from oyster native of Tahitian Sea. Oyster is first collected and then trained technician inserts nucleus inside shell along with piece of mantle from donor shell.Black coin pearls are lar...
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Jade Beads
2007-09-05 12:08:00
Jade is semiprecious stone with unique quality. This comes in wide range of green. Also shades of white, black, yellow, orange and grey, also in violet tones. Jade also called “Yu” in Chinese. It is used to refer two minerals Nephrite and Jadeite. Most expensive jade is “Chinese Jade” i.e. Jadeite, it has beautiful emerald green color. Since it is very rare it is very expensive. Jade is symbol of energy and beauty. Gemstone therapists say that jade stimulates creativity and mental alertness and jade also does balances and harmonizes mind. In China butterfly carved in Jade symbolizes successful love.Jade beads are available in all shapes and sizes. Usual sizes of Jade beads are 4mm, 6mm, 8mm to 16mm. If you are buying Jade beads strand if they are natural stones there will be slight variation in color. There is great variety of color from Dark Green, light green to all possible shades of green also in different colors like yellow, white and many more. Usually shape of Jade be...
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