According to the Robert Wan Pearl Museum in Papeete, Tahiti, so-called black pearls are not really black. Their colors can run from dusky purple to dark slate grey or even gold. Although sometimes called “Tahitian pearls,” they actually come from the Gambier and Tuamotu Archipelagos in French Polynesia. They come from black-lipped pearl oysters which are seeded by hand and…
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Pearls may be a common jewel worn by those of all social statuses in modern times, but they were once considered a luxury that were only available for those who were highly wealthy. One of the main figures who helped pearls become mainstream was Elizabeth I, the Queen of England. She can be seen in photographs sporting pearls not only…
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There are many reasons as to why woman, and some men, really love pearls. Pearls are really unique and are not found by many in places all around the world. It is difficult to grade, or rate, a pearl because there is no universal scale that determines how valuable a pearl is or is not. With that being said, people…
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A pearl necklace is a very nice look for a lady or for anyone who really likes pearls. The thing with pearls is that they are very unique and can be passed down for many years. So many girls, and woman, have stories of their grandmothers passing down their pearl necklace to them. With that being said, it is hard…
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Pearls that occur in nature happen when an irritant enters beneath a mollusk’s shell, causing the creature to cover it in a layer of nacre, which hardens over time, eventually becoming a jewel. This event is rare and the result is very costly. The same event can occur, but with human intervention. When pearls are created under controlled conditions, where…
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