By Michelle Yamamoto
 There are certain traits, beside the color, that sets a black pearl necklace apart from the more typical pearl necklaces that are more widely advertised.
Black pearls are created by the black-lipped Pinctata Margaritifera oyster in the lagoons of French Polynesia, specifically the pearl farms of the Tuamotu-Gambier Archipelago. Here the oysters are seeded with an irritant. They then form a pearl around it by secreting their unique nacre as a healing mechanism. All cultured pearls are formed in this manner, but to get the pearls for a black pearl necklace, only the black-lipped Pinctata Margaritifera will secrete the special pigment that creates that shades ranging from pale grey to anthracite black.
The grading and selection of the pearls to go into a black pearl necklace begins from the very moment of harvest. The pearls are checked for a uniform coat over the seeding material. The nucleus, luster, and no milky loss of natural pigmentation pass this first screening. They are then judged for color, size and shape. The very best can bring in as much as |
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By Arthor Pens
 On Dancing with the Stars this week (Oct. 20) Julianne Hough and her partner performed a high spirited dance, the jitterbug. Julianne was outfitted as an adorable aproned housewife complete with a double strand of pearls around her throat and multiple strands of pearls on her wrists and finished off by lovely pearl stud earrings. Will you be the next to follow this latest fashion trend?
It seems these lovely gems are a regular feature of the show. On the Sept. 29 episode host Samantha Harris was wearing an amazingly beautiful Tahition Pearl and multi color sapphire cuff bracelet valued over $56k.
Choosing the Right Pearls for You.
Following the latest jewelry fashion trend, people are returning to one of the oldest precious gems... the ever stylish, classy PEARL. Pearls are showing up everywhere from brides walking down the aisle, to graduations....to everyday occasions. The much sought after actress Angelina Jolie has been photographed wearing pearls to movie premiers and quiet days picking up her kids from school. She creates a striking effect, as do most women, wearing simply a pair of |
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By Roberto Garabell
 Pearls are considered as precious material for pendants since they give both a natural and a classic look. When looking for a pearl pendant, do you know its special meanings and when to wear it?
What Pearl Pendants Mean
If you look beyond their beauty and luster, you'll realize that pearl pendants usually say something about the wearer. Each pearl is unique so every woman is bound to find one that matches her exceptional persona.
What a woman wears says a lot about her personality. Pearl pendants symbolize humility, chastity, and purity. Small pearl pendants give the impression of a polite, soft spoken personality, while bigger ones mean boldness.
Pearl pendants have also been a symbol of successful marriage. It is a symbol of love which is usually given before a wedding or when couples celebrate their anniversary or reminisce special moments of their lives. Pearl pendants can be a sign of a couple's journey together as individuals. A love story can last a lifetime similar to classy pearl pendants. They can remind you of special moments of laughter and tears.
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