Pearl-a gift of nature
Pearl has been one of the most precious gemstones since in the ancient time. As the only gemstone born in the water, pearl jewelry enjoys a timeless attraction. We must admit that pearl jewelry looks gorgeous on every one. It's undeniable that the elegance of pearl is unique.
Pearls are classified natural ones and cultured ones. Gone are the days people can buy and afford the natural ones. As a matter of fact, 95% of pearl production in the world is cultured. Natural ones can be further divided into freshwater (seas, oceans etc.) ones and saltwater (rivers, lakes). In fact, saltwater pearls make up a lion's share in natural ones. By the way, saltwater ones are more expensive than freshwater pearls. Cultured pearls can also be divided into freshwater and saltwater ones like natural pearls. Cultured pearls, accounting for 95% of pearl production in the world, have received huge popularity from customers. Compared to the natural ones, cultured pearls are cheap, and the common people can afford them. Of course, the latter can also be expensive if it's round, big, and smooth.
Pearls come in a wide range of shapes including round shape, pear shape, fastener and many other irregular shapes. The colors of them are also various varying from white, cream white to pink, brown, and dark and so on. The round and cream white pearls enjoy high value. Generally speaking, pearls are judged and valued according to luster, size, shape and color. Luster refers to the ability of a pearl to reflect an image. A pearl enjoys great luster can be used as a mirror. The duller the luster is; the lower the price turns out to be. The size is an important factor to evaluate a pearl. The pearl with a diameter over 12mm can be extremely expensive. A 0.5mm increase in size contributes to several hundred dollars in price. Round shapes are the ideal ones. Of course, drop, oval etc are also valued. Colors come to another essential aspect to appreciate it. Akoya ones in a creamy white color with rose/pink undertones, Australian ones in white without hues of grey and Philippine/Indonesian/Burmese pearls in a deep gold or champagne color are ideal ones.
Pearl is the birthstone of June as well as a gemstone to celebrate the third and thirtieth wedding anniversaries. It symbolizes happiness, purity, and elegance. Many people choose a piece of pearl jewelry gift to send their beloved ones.
Pearls are classified natural ones and cultured ones. Gone are the days people can buy and afford the natural ones. As a matter of fact, 95% of pearl production in the world is cultured. Natural ones can be further divided into freshwater (seas, oceans etc.) ones and saltwater (rivers, lakes). In fact, saltwater pearls make up a lion's share in natural ones. By the way, saltwater ones are more expensive than freshwater pearls. Cultured pearls can also be divided into freshwater and saltwater ones like natural pearls. Cultured pearls, accounting for 95% of pearl production in the world, have received huge popularity from customers. Compared to the natural ones, cultured pearls are cheap, and the common people can afford them. Of course, the latter can also be expensive if it's round, big, and smooth.
Pearls come in a wide range of shapes including round shape, pear shape, fastener and many other irregular shapes. The colors of them are also various varying from white, cream white to pink, brown, and dark and so on. The round and cream white pearls enjoy high value. Generally speaking, pearls are judged and valued according to luster, size, shape and color. Luster refers to the ability of a pearl to reflect an image. A pearl enjoys great luster can be used as a mirror. The duller the luster is; the lower the price turns out to be. The size is an important factor to evaluate a pearl. The pearl with a diameter over 12mm can be extremely expensive. A 0.5mm increase in size contributes to several hundred dollars in price. Round shapes are the ideal ones. Of course, drop, oval etc are also valued. Colors come to another essential aspect to appreciate it. Akoya ones in a creamy white color with rose/pink undertones, Australian ones in white without hues of grey and Philippine/Indonesian/Burmese pearls in a deep gold or champagne color are ideal ones.
Pearl is the birthstone of June as well as a gemstone to celebrate the third and thirtieth wedding anniversaries. It symbolizes happiness, purity, and elegance. Many people choose a piece of pearl jewelry gift to send their beloved ones.
