Natural and cultured pearls are real pearls, whereas faux -- or false pearls are not. A pearl, like coral, is an organic gem because it comes from a living source. Unlike other gems, pearls do not need to be...
Necklace Length Guide Choker: Depending on individual neck size, a choker is 14 to 15 inches long and rests on the collarbone. Princess length:An 18-inch length necklace of either graduated pearls...
Mabe Pearls: cost-effective jumbo size pearl jewelry Mabe pearl size starts at 10 mm and can be as large as 20 mm Pictured below is a black tahitian cultured mabe pearl blister set in a 14K brooch. Note...
Pearl Qualities With so many pearl choices and price ranges facing the potential consumer, it is important to understand pearl qualities and how price is affected by these inherent pearl...
Akoya cultured pearls, also called saltwater pearls are probably the best known type of pearl -- and the one most people refer to when they say cultured pearl. Akoya pearls are round, white and rarely exceed...
From an article in Asiaweek :Is it a good time to buy jadeite jewelry?Absolutely. It's a buyer's market. Prices started going up around 1995, and peaked in 1998. Since then, prices have gone down - jadeite...
Protect Your Pearls Quality pearls can last for generations if properly cared for. Pearls are organic gems and are meant to be worn. Celebrate your pearls by making them your No. 1 accessory. Store...
What Are Keshi Pearls? An increasingly rare pearl, the word Keshi means poppyseed in Japanese. Keshi pearls form spontaneously in the soft tissue of the mollusk, and are a by-product of pearl cultivation. ...