Introduction This guide is intended to be a simple introduction to pearls and pearl farming. I hope you find it useful About Pearls Pearls are an organic gem so called because they are created by living...
The Pearl Grades listed below explain the different standards involved in the process of pearl grading. Those listed in this guide are the standards practised by the Mainland Chinese Pearl Traders. A Grade -...
OK... Time to write a guide to answer questions I keep being asked about tiara components! Handmade tiaras can be made from all sorts of materials from crystal and pearl to feather and ribbon or fresh flowers...
How to import from China without being cheated Antiques Most antiques offered for sale from within China are fakes or copies. Antiques are reproduced by the boatload. They're sold in all markets on every...
Q. What is a Pearl and what is it known for?A. Through the ages the pearl has been known as the gem of purity and love. The lustrous glow of the pearl imparts and aura of mystery and romance.A pearl is a...
Pearl Pricing Guide 101 Buying pearl can be a fun and gratifying experience. You must wish the pearls you buy can worth the money you pay for them. However, there are many factors to consider before...
Care Of PearlsTo keep pearls looking their very best you need just a little knowledge on how to care for them correctly.Pearls, including freshwater pearls are delicate organic gems that are made of the...
THEANTIQUARIUS F-O ENCYCLOPEDIA OF JEWELLERY TERMS Faience: Glazed earthenware, also used for marking beads, scarabs, etc. from the egyptian period onwards Fancy-Coloured: Any colour in a stone other than...
The modern girls essential guide to wearing pearls:- They said diamonds are a girls best friend, but they were wrong. Actually - its pearls. Pearls looks wonderful on almost everyone - you just have to...
Pearl Type Guide 101 Natural, uncultured pearls are the most expensive of all pearls but are very rarely seen in today's market. Nowadays they only make appearances as antiques.Pearl culturing is now...