Pearls: The Only Sustainable Gems
If a scene from the film Black Diamond comes to mind when you think of gems, you’ll be glad to hear that this is not an image associated with the...
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Pearls: The Only Sustainable Gems
If a scene from the film Black Diamond comes to mind when you think of gems, you’ll be glad to hear that this is not an image associated with the...
What Are Blister or Mabe Pearls?
Also called blister pearls or half-pearls, Mabe pearls are grown against the inside of the oyster’s shell, rather than within its tissue. These pearls typically have a hemispherical shape with...
6 Reasons Why Pearls Are A Girl’s Best Friend
From prehistoric eras to ancient cultures and modern times, humans have consistently adorned themselves. Regardless of religion, culture, class or gender, people have fashioned materials into necklaces, bracelets and other...
4 Tips for Keeping Your Pearl Jewelry Lustrous
Have you ever wondered how to maintain the shine of your pearls? This unique gloss, called luster, is a favored characteristic of pearls. High-luster pearls are valued and they fetch...
Pearls and the Environment: Uses of Pearl Farming Byproducts
Zhuji, the Pearl City, produces about 2,000 tons of pearls each year, which forms about 75% of the worldwide cultured pearl production. More than 1,200 tons of these are low-grade...