All About Pearls

In a uniform strand of pearls all pearls are classified as the same size but actually fall in a range.

All about pearls.

It all begins when a grain of sand or any foreign body lodges itself in the shell of an oyster or mussel. The birth of a pearl is an absolutely miraculous and awe inspiring event. An irritant is implanted within the oyster to mimic the natural formation of a pearl. Saltwater pearls include the akoya cultured pearls grown in japanese and chinese waters.

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An estimated 99 of pearls in the market today are cultured pearls. South sea pearls are the largest of all pearls and feature white cream and golden hues. They range in size from 2mm tiny to 10mm rare and are usually white or cream in color and round in shape. Naval base near honolulu hawaii that was the scene of a devastating surprise attack by japanese forces on december 7 1941.

Kokichi mikimoto is credited as the first man to ever create an artificially produced round pearl. So a strand will never be 7 mm but will be 6 5 7 mm. A uniform strand of akoya pearls for example will measure within 0 5 mm. Pearls set into antique and vintage jewelry come in all shapes and sizes and some of the same terms are used to describe those used in both fine and costume jewelry.

Welcome to the world of pearls. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the different types of pearls pearl grading their history and care. Pearl harbor is a u s. The majority of pearls you see today are cultured or human or farm made pearls.

Freshwater pearls tahitian pearls and south sea pearls all measure to a full millimeter when considered. Learn how to identify natural and cultured examples along with a number of other pearls and pearl like substances. Pearl for her 16th birthday. Boys who cry written for none other than mr.