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 -...
TAHITIAN PEARLS CLASSIFICATION The pearls of Tahiti are sorted according to an official classification which takes into account their shape and size as well as how many surface imperfections there...
Anyone who regularly works with gemstone chip bead will already be aware of the vast variations in size shape and colour. I can only give you are rough guide, but I hope it will help! This guide applies to...
Are you are shopping for jewellery and you love the look of pearls (me too) but you're confused by all the terminology? Here's a short guide. Real pearls are produced by certain species of living, shelled...
For Bali silver the Indonesian silversmiths sometimes use granulation which means they add tiny dots, lines or scrolls to the jewellery. Each piece of jewelley or hancrafted silver bead is a tiny work of art....