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Sunday, 28 June 2009 |
By Roberto Garabell
 Throughout centuries, women have always been captivated by the luster of gorgeous pearls. Even men couldn't help but adore its timeless brilliance and reflective quality. A pearl necklace was always associated with business wear or formal wear. That's still true today. But aside from that, some pieces are now made to accessorize even the most casual attire.
Have you ever wondered how a pearl is formed? It actually comes from inside an oyster. When a foreign object enters its shell, it reacts to the intruder by forming a "nacre" substance around it. The result is what we now call "pearl". Divers discovered that these pearls have unrivaled beauty and elegance, especially if put together and formed into a beautiful pearl necklace.
Types of Pearls
There are 3 basic types of pearls:
Akoya Pearls - cultured from Japan and China. These are smooth, expensive pearls with a perfect round shape. It is a favorite jewelry collection for brides-to-be.
Tahitian Pearls - came from a black-tipped oyster. |
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Tuesday, 23 June 2009 |
By shecypearljewelry
 Whether you've purchased your black pearl jewelry or received it as a gift, it's important to take care of it to ensure it lasts a lifetime.
Here some tips help you to keep the luster of your black pearl jewelry standing the years to come.
1. As we know only Tahitian pearls are natural black pearls. Others are dye. Keeping the pearls color is very important. First of all you should try to keep your black pearls away the merciless sun.
2. Comparing to diamonds, ruby, gold and teeth that kind of hardware, a black pearl is still a relatively soft material. Knowing how soft a pearl is can help us understand why black pearl should not be put on top of or next to other gems in a jewelry box.
3. Besides being soft, black pearls are easily damaged by chemicals or eaten away by acids such as vinegar and lemon juice. At the same time, heavy secretion of human body has an effect on pearl luster. Peal jewelry should be taken off before you are doing exercise, bathing and swimming.
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