Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Nov. 11. 2010 Customized Orders: Pink, Lavender and Peacock Green Pearl Chokers and Earrings

14.5" 8.5-9.5 mm Pale Pink Pearl Choker and 10mm earrings

14.5" 8-8.5mm Peacock Green Pearl Choker and 8mm earrings.
16" 7-8 lavender Pearl Choker and 7mm earrings.

(Pictures are taken under white light without retouching.)

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Pink Pearls and Their Different "Pinknesses"

The beautiful color of pink freshwater pearls is natural.  Oysters produce pearls in whatever pink tones they like, so we have pink pearls in different pinknesses.

Below is a picture that shows pink pearls in different color shades.
(Picture taken under white light without retouching.)

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Getting to Know the Quality of Pearls before You Buy

(Click here to see more details about this beautiful peacock green freshwater pearl necklace)


There are 6 important factors for grading pearls:

Type: Saltwater pearls are usually more expensive than freshwater pearls. However, with the most recent freshwater pearl farming technique improvements, there are some AAA freshwater pearls that are more expensive than saltwater pearls.

Thickness of nacre: In contrast to saltwater cultured pearls, freshwater cultured pearls are tissue nucleated (there is no core). This is a great advantage for freshwater pearls, because the risk of a thin nacre wearing off over time is not an issue.

Shape: Round pearls are always the most desired. The rounder the pearls are, the more valuable they are.

Sizes: Larger sizes are rarer and consequently more valuable. For pearls, 8mm is the landmark. Pearls larger than 8mm are considered large pearls.

Luster: Luster represents the shininess of the pearl. Peals of higher luster are more valuable.

Surface: Completely flawless is very rare, one out of millions. Visually flawless pearls are considered rare. Pearls 90% defect free are considered high quality.


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Thursday, September 16, 2010

For the Mother of the Bride: 10-11mm White Round Pearl Necklace 22''

For the Mother of the Bride
pearl type: freshwater
pearl size: 10-11mm
pearl color: brilliant white (natural, no coloration)
pearl luster: very high
pearl shape: perfectly round
length: 22"
clasp and earring posts: gold plated 925 sterling silver






Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Ivory Pearl Bridal Set for Sarah

Congratulations Sarah!

9-10mm Ivory Pearl Bridal Set
pearl type: freshwater
pearl size: 9-10mm
pearl color: ivory (natural, no coloration)
pearl luster: highest
pearl shape: perfectly round
length: 16" choker
clasp: 925 sterling silver rose; earring posts and backs: 925 sterling silver