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How To Test Pearls By: Samantha Dale
Some people think that a pearl that is grown or cultivated means the pearl is not real. A cultured pearl is one that is grown from a pearl farm but it is still a real pearl. An imitation pearl is often something covered with a substance to give it the look of a pearl. Next, colour is applied to the pearl-like gem. These colours are often artificial in nature and are chosen because they look very pretty and can attract people to the imitation gem. The Majorca Pearl is a very well known imitation pearl that is really just a glass bead that has been covered with pearl essence and then finished.
Imitation pearls when created right can be difficult to tell. One method that can be used is known as the 'tooth test.' It is important to remember that this test is a simple one and not always one hundred percent reliable. What you do is take the pearl and rub it against your tooth. If you believe that it feels like sandpaper, you probably have a real pearl on your hands. It might seem like a contradiction in terms but even though you should feel a rough feeling like sandpaper, the real pearl will have a smooth finish. You can use this as a quick way to test any pearl you might be considering.
The best way to be sure is to take your pearl to a professional such as a jeweller who can perform more extensive test to determine its state.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-11-23)
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House Of Pearl Guide To South Seas Pearls By: Samantha Dale
If you are a fan of the TV show, The Simpsons, you might have noticed the Simpson women always wear a strand of perfect white pearls around their necks. No matter what the occasion, this white pearl necklace is a perfect accessory. If you have wondered what kind of pearl it might be, the South Sea pearl is the most likely one.
South Sea Pearls come in two distinct colour types. Most often the South Sea pearl comes in a shade of gold or white. This type of pearl can also be broken down into light, medium, and dark shades of these two primary colours. The pearl can often be found in sizes that can range from ten to fifteen millimetres. As with some other pearls, finding perfectly round South Sea pearls can be difficult since most are formed in a semi-round state. More than seventy percent of these gems come in other shapes including off-round, drop, button, ringed, and baroque.
As its name would imply, the South Sea pearls come from Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines. The pearls were first found in a shark off the coast of Australia and were almost overlooked because of their size. Not long after that, the largest bed of oyster ever found was discovered off the coast of Australia. Divers found enough South Sea Pearls to make it commercially viable to market these pearls to the world. Eventually, this form of the pearl gained in popularity because of the unique jewellery that was created for many of the richest people in the world.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-11-23)
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Discover The Fashion Icon In Your Personality With Boss Green Clothing & Boss Orange By: Article Expert
The Hugo Boss clothing has been a milestone in the trendy and designer wears all across the globe. With some of its exclusive sub brands including Boss Orange clothing and Boss Green clothing, the company has indeed compelled the passers-by to give a head-turning response to the wearers of such an exquisite and branded attire.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-11-22)
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Make Your Own Style Statement With The Fashionable D&g Clothing By: Article Expert
Look more attractive and gear up your wardrobe with the fashionable collection of D&G clothing.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-11-22)
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Hugh Boss The Name That Changes Your Fashion Lifestyle By: Article Expert
Hugo Boss is renowned fashion brand with various lines offering everyday wear, business appropriate clothing, bags, shoes, watches, bags, and fragrances for both men and women.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-11-22)
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Pearls As Building Blocks By: Bill Perez
Most people think of jewellery when you mention pearls. Indeed, some of the most unique and beautiful pieces of jewellery has been created throughout the ages from the gem known as jewellery.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-11-22)
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Trendy Baby Clothes From Top Baby Boutique Designers By: Vinisha Vinny
Lollipopmoon offers hundreds of carefully-selected children's fashions from the world's top designers including Tallulah Moon, Trumpette. We also offer a collection of Cool Kids Clothes, Cool Baby Clothes, Baby Gifts, Baby Clothes and more(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-11-22)
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Different Pearl Treatments By: Damo Nieheal
Most people recognize the fact that cultured pearls are bleached and polished.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-11-22)
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The Birth Of The Pearl By: Damo Nieheal
If you have ever wondered how a pearl is created, there are several methods. The natural pearl happens when some form of irritant, often a piece of sand, finds its way into an oyster, clam or mussel.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-11-22)
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Chanel For Scorpio By: time
chanel for Scorpio(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-11-22)
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