 | How To Choose Your Perfect Tahitian Cultured Pearl Necklace | |
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Tahitian pearls are a mainstay of the fine jewelry market. They can be
distinguished from the traditional white pearl by their relatively large size,
unique colorings and striking metallic sheen. Earliest European records of
Tahitian pearls date back to the late 1700s, at which time they were naturally
harvested from large sea oysters. Though once threatened with extinction,
revitalization...
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| Pearl Necklace Clasps | |
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Pearl Clasp The clasp on a strand of pearls can be considered a unique
piece of jewelry in and of itself, making a world of difference on the overall
presentation of your necklace. You will want to carefully consider the size and
style of your clasp, as different designs can affect the comfort and security of
the strand around your neck or wrist....
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| Pearl Care | |
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Pearls are a special piece of elegance in any jewelry collection due to their
natural purity and luster.However, unlike diamonds, sapphires, rubies and other
gemstones, pearls are organic and vulnerable to acids, alkali, and high
temperatures.In addition, pearls are strung with pure silk, which is also
organic and delicate in nature. The following tips and suggestions should be...
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| Pearl - 411 | |
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Pearls can tend to all look the same to the casual observer. However,
different pearls may actually vary greatly in quality and rarity, giving rise to
a vast range in market prices. Before investing in a string of pearls, you
should first become acquainted with some basic knowledge about pearls. What Is
A Pearl? A pearl is a natural gem created by a living organism...
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| Real and Imitation Pearls | |
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The Natural Growth of a Pearl
To understand the qualities of a natural pearl,
the process of its cultivation must first be understood. Natural pearls are
formed within both fresh and salt water mollusks, such as oysters. Mollusks are
filter feeders that absorb nutrients from the microscopic particles and
organisms in oceanic waters. To do this they must open their shells slightly
to...
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| Choosing your Freshwater Pearls | |
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Freshwater cultured pearls are relatively new to the fine jewelry market,
despite being successfully cultured for the first time more than 700 years ago.
Their low cost and increasingly higher quality makes them a natural choice for
many customers’ first or twenty-first set of pearls. Freshwater cultured
pearls are also popular as they are closest in growth to natural pearls.
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| Develop Superior Online Customer Service | |
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Today, many startup companies utilize only one method of selling directly to
their customers - and it is no longer a "Brick and Mortar" storefront.
Instead it is via the Internet. In this fast paced global environment
competition for every customer's dollar has become fierce. This requires
companies to evolve and meet changing client needs while maintaining high
quality products...
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| A Mans Guide to choosing the Perfect Pearl Gift! | |
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Three Easy Tips for a Man Choosing the Perfect Pearl Gift Whether for
your mother, grandmother, girlfriend, friend or bride, pearls are gifts that
will always be appreciated. Selecting their ideal pearls from the rich variety
available will demonstrate your thoughtfulness; and it needn't be a challenge if
you follow these simple tips:...
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| How to choose your perfect South Sea Cultured Pearl Necklace | |
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Purchasing South Sea cultured pearls are a real investment. At present, they
are the largest and rarest pearls in the fine jewelry market. Natural South
Sea pearls were first discovered in the 1880's inside large oysters off the
northwest coast of Australia. Within fifty years, the oysters had become
severely depleted. Today, with the development of new culturing methods,
oyster...
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