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The past and present of Pearl Jewelry

The past and present of Pearl Jewelry


The past and present of Pearl Jewelry

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 07:20 PM PDT

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For years, pearls have been expensive jewelry. Before the nineties, the concepts, especially the cultured pearls, pearl classes were considered only for the real. Times have changed and now here is a detailed account of past and present of these elegant jewels.

Although, the discoverer of pearls is still unknown. This elegant piece of jewelry is basking in the glory of fame and attention. His research has been credited in some countries such as China, India, Rome and Egypt.Although still crazy Romans considered pearls. His clothes and magnificent buildings are adorned with pearls of Tahiti.

flooded by the rapid attraction of the pearls in the Roman period, have increased their importance and relevance. According to the information center, is also believed that General Vitellius diamond earring was to finance the campaign of the Roman army just by selling one. One of the other amazing storiesQueen Cleopatra reveals that when broken earring and drank it after dissolving into wine. This step was undertaken to complete the defeat of Mark Antony and make him feel that Egypt can not be conquered by him.

The importance of pearls such as Tahitian pearls had risen so high that the Arabs and the Romans were in constant gem show their deep love and passion for '. The sacred devotion and worship of Arabs for the elegant pieces of jewelry, be it naturalNatural or cultured pearls, is easily in the sacred pages of the Koran, which says that heaven to be understood.

The praise and the whole essence of these pearls have increased dramatically because of its rarity edifying. But with the advent of cultured pearls, this little gem is always together. Has reached the point talent. In addition to the origin of pearls in different models and styles such as pearl necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc.

Although, one ofThe ironic fact is the strong competition from the Pearl to the natural, among those who later is unique, rare and expensive. Slowly, pearls are also losing their priorities for its mass production of it. China and Japan are the main producers of pearls. These are the main producers understand the financial constraints of customers in the international population. This has, in fact, the value of natural pearls, which were once called the Royal and reducedClassic.

Pearl Education 101

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 06:01 AM PDT

tahitian black pearl earrings

Cultivation
The pearls are naturally in the body of mollusks of salt and fresh water, such as clams and oysters produced. When these animals sense an irritant, like a grain of sand, producing a soft layer of calcium carbonate to it. The result is a pearl. Why perfectly round, naturally produced pearls are so rare, a process was known by Kokichi Mikimoto cultivation at the beginning of 1900, as developed. A small amount of polished shell, the core is used asnice and tender used in the shell of a mussel. It takes about 20-24 months of intensive animal agriculture cultivate pearls saltwater pearls and a little 'less time to cultivate freshwater. The harvest is usually in June and September.

Color

Mollusks produce pearls in a variety of colors, recording on personal preferences and budget. The general color of a pearl color is also known as the body. Beads in orderranging from white, cream and yellow to pink, silver or black. A dress second harmonic is sometimes seen. For example, a bead appear to be white, but a closer examination of a pink color is detected. The body color is called white-pink. color change does not affect the quality of the pearl when it should be noted that the bracelets or color matching is important when choosing pearls for some necklaces and earrings. In costume jewelry,Beads can sometimes be colored to achieve the desired color, which should be mentioned in the product description or specifications.

Pearl Colors

Lustre

The attractive, low sheen of a pearl is often what defines beauty. This gloss is made known through several layers of semi-opaque crystals of calcium carbonate, nacre. The nacre reflects light onto the surface of the heel, resulting in shine and luster. Lustre is an integral part in determining theThe quality of a pearl. Perle large have a thicker shell, and therefore a higher gloss. When you compare the small freshwater pearl with a large South Sea pearl, the difference is clearly visible to the untrained eye and should be like buying pearls.

Form

While pearls come in many shapes, the rarest and highest quality are round. Akoya, Tahitian and South Sea oysters tend to produce round pearls, while those of freshwaterShellfish are oval or slightly out of turn may. Consideration to buy a pearl when it was a necklace, bracelet, earrings, or search for consistency in the shapes of pearls. Many of the less symmetrical forms are used in jewelry can be elegant, very beautiful, pearl drop shape lends itself well to the baroque pearl earrings, and have irregular shapes and accents necklace. In addition, hemispherical bead called "Mabe"is often used, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, e.

Size

Auster is a particular type and size has a direct impact on how big the pearl is produced, and be large beads are available in a variety of. Round pearls are measured by their diameter, while baroque pearls measured by its length and width. A pearl's size does not necessarily impact on their quality, but affects the price. Large, round pearls are rare and their luster is usuallyHigh – this beautiful combination of properties is often reflected in the cost of the pearls of the genre.

Average bead size (diameter):

Akoya: 6-8mm

Freshwater: 5-6.5mm

South Seas: 11-13mm

Tahiti: 11-12mm

Surface markers

Often, when an oyster creates a pearl, nacre is not smooth development. The surface of a pearl nacre calculated how many characters are visible. These defects can be small and unobtrusive or completelylarge and clear. Like diamonds, pearls are rarely accurate. However, high-gloss or the way pearls are strung and set can help conceal surface markings.

Akoya Pearls

Akoya pearls are produced in different varieties of saltwater mollusks in Japan and China. They were the first of 1920 and first cultivated pearl earrings are popular and used more filaments. They produce consistently round pearls with high luster and very slight imperfections.Their colors vary from white to cream and white rose. At first look round freshwater pearls, but compared side-by-side, the difference in brightness and color is evident.

Freshwater Pearl

These pearls are harvested from lakes and rivers in shellfish. Most freshwater pearls from China and they can usually come around to almost round, or rice-shaped baroque. Akoya pearls appear, but they are the perfect gift when on a budget. It coulda bit 'less symmetrical, smaller, or not so easily adjusted, but these small differences significant added value for the price.

South Sea Pearl

South Sea pearls are cultivated mainly in the waters of northern Australia, the Philippines and Indonesia. They are either white or black with silver accents. Race because of their size and bright, and the sensitivity of oysters, they are very precious and rare. They have an average of 11-13mm, but can also beare as large as 20mm. The oyster that produces pearls, they are considerably larger than those that produce Akoya pearls, and is extremely sensitive to the installation process. Meeting acceptable South Sea pearls from these oysters is difficult and makes it more expensive Akoyas.

Tahiti Pearl

The natural color black Tahitian pearl comes from the diversity of Black Lips oyster Pinctada maxima. Thisthe mixture is found from sea water mixes with nutrient-rich warm lagoons provide an ideal environment for them – and the only place where Tahitian pearls are in a position to where the oysters are grown in the volcanic island atolls, Tahiti. How the South Sea pearl, black lip Pinctada maxima is sensitive to the production process so that the Tahitian pearl rare and expensive. Although they consume less of the South Sea pearl,Tahitian pearls are larger Akoyas and the black adds a touch of drama.

Care

Proper care of pearls is not difficult if you notice that they are organic and produced by a living being. The pearls are soft and tender, but if common sense, they would retain their shine care for centuries. The beads should not be in contact with cosmetics, hair spray, perfume, chlorinated water or other chemicals. To keep it clean, they should belast point was taken during dressing and the first element to the end of the evening. The best way is to keep its shine, to wear pearls often, and wipe with a soft cloth – Pearls of absorbing the oils of the skin, helps to keep moist. The beads should be stored in a cloth bag or jewelry bag, separate from other jewelry to avoid nicks or chips. At regular intervals should be set in rows of tiny Restrung because the floss breaks Tieover time.

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