By Michelle Yamamoto
 In the race to be the most sought after gem, the diamond is still in the lead, but fine pearl jewelry is running very close behind. The allure and elegance of its beauty creates a difficult choice from the many different varieties of pearls that are available. Purchasing the highest quality pearls requires a deep study and evaluation of the luster, nacre thickness, and quality of the external layer. Additionally, the color, surface flawlessness, shape, and the size of pearls must be considered.
Most pearls that constitute fine pearl jewelry are cultured, which means that the oyster is injected with a nucleus, or irritant, to create a pearl. While natural pearls are rarer, cultured pearls are derived with the help of modern science. Many people falsely think of cultured pearls as fakes, but the outcome of the scientific process is variable, depending on how the nucleus reacts to nature.
Fine pearl jewelry includes necklaces, bracelets, pendants, rings and earrings, which may be bought separately or in sets. One of the most sought after pieces of fine pearl jewelry is the beautiful Tahitian |
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By Michelle Yamamoto
 Similar to the four Cs for judging the quality of a diamond, gemologists, jewelers, and connoisseurs have four traits they look for in a pearl, as well. The letters may not be as easy to remember as four Cs, but to figure out the value of a pearl bracelet, you will need to think about four factors.
Luster
According to Professional Jeweler Magazine, luster is the combination of a high, reflective sheen on the surface of a pearl combined with an almost three-dimensional glow that seems to emanate from within the heart of a pearl. Although this may sound a bit abstract, the concept is really rather simple. If you were to ask a jeweler to let you examine a very expensive pearl bracelet beside a less expensive one, the contrast would be obvious.
There is a chemistry involved with the different lusters. A pearl is made of layers of nacre, which is the substance an oyster secretes to form both pearls and mother-of-pearl. Nacre is, itself, made of layers of regularly arranged crystals. |
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By Victor Epand
 Pearl jewelry has probably been worn a lot longer than most of us might think. As far back as 2000 years ago, pearls were sometimes used as an offering for the emperor. Pearls were considered to be one of the most valuable treasures in those days. Pearls were not only worn by royalty as accessories, but they were also used to decorate furniture and even to decorate the tombs of royal people.
At one time pearls may have been considered old fashion and mainly worn to represent dignity and wealth. That is no longer the case. Due to the development of production technology, pearls are available today in more colors, shapes and sizes, giving them more appeal to the mainstream consumer. Even when diamonds and other kinds of colored gemstones are popular, pearls are never ignored by the consumer or the jewelry designers. Nowadays, pearls have become more popular not only because of the diversity in different shapes and sizes but also they are more affordable. However, the price of a strand of pearls may vary considerably based on the type, length and quality |
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