Everyone knows that pearls are gems of the sea. However, when it comes to understanding the value of a pearl or buying pearl jewelry, that’s about all you might know. However, it takes more than that to make an educated decision. Therefore, learning how to buy pearls is essential. You…
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What Is an Oyster? How Does It Make Pearls?
Pearls are precious gems that come from the sea. They are the babies of the almighty oysters, natural miracles created by Mother Nature herself. But, what exactly is an oyster? And, how do these living creatures make pearls? What Are Oysters? Oysters are sea animals or mollusks with close relations…
Are Pearls Really Eco-Friendly Gems? Some Say No
Many say that because pearls are the only gemstones born from living creatures, they are eco-friendly gems. Others have relevant arguments that say differently. We investigated to find out for sure. Pearls: Eco-Friendly Gems or Not? According to the late, great former first lady Mrs. Jackie Kennedy, “pearls are always…
Pearl Value: How Much Are Pearls Worth These Days?
When grading pearl value these days, consider multiple factors. Real pearls can cost anywhere from $300 to thousands of dollars, depending on these things. Pearl value is determined based on whether it’s a natural pearl vs cultured pearl. Natural pearls are very dangerous for oyster divers to find and bring…
Natural Pearls VS Cultured Pearls: Benefits & Differences
In the world of authentic pearls, there are two primary types often compared to one another: natural pearls vs cultured pearls. Both are real gemstones, but it’s the way they are formed that makes them different. Creation: The Biggest Difference Between Natural Pearls vs Cultured Pearls How is a natural…
Understanding Pearl Colors: How Do Oysters Create Different Color Gems?
Cultured pearl colors and shades can vary… from green, pink, blue and purple, to black, white, cream and peach. Some of these awesome gemstones even come with fabulous multi-color overtones. But, how do oysters create the gems in different colors? Where Do Black Pearls Come From? There are various factors…
How the Chinese Have Changed the Pearl Industry
Cultured pearls are truly a marvel, and the Chinese have effectively become masters of the freshwater cultivate pearl industry. Although cultured pearls date back as far as the early 1900s, the Chinese didn’t start to implement the practice until the 1980s. Although it took about a decade for them to…
Australia’s Blossoming Pearl Industry
After multiple years of low pearl harvest yields sue to weak shell issues, Australia’s pearl industry seems to be bouncing back – which is great news both for Australia’s pearl farmers, and for pearl lovers around the world. Harvesting pearls in Australia is a painstaking process, taking as long as…
Mr. Mikimoto: Master of Pearls
Pearl aficionados and most pearl enthusiasts from all walks of life know well the name of Mikimoto. The world of pearls would not be what we know today without Mr. Kokichi Mikimoto of Japan. Most understand that Mikimoto was the inventor of cultured pearls, achieving in 1893 his quest to…