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Pearl Education 101: Are Cultured Pearls Real Pearls? One of the most common questions I’m asked at Anandia Pearls is whether a cultured pearl is a real pearl. Yes, cultured pearls are real pearls created by real oysters, produced by a delicate culturing process perfected over the last century. These are the same pearls that are sold at nearly every retail jewelry store across the country.
However, among these pearls,.....By: Sam @ Anandia | |||
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When Buying Pearls, Go for the Luster!
When shopping for pearl jewelry, the importance of selecting pearls with the best luster possible cannot be underestimated.
But what is luster, anyway? And why is it so important?
To answer the second question first, luster is the #1 factor in pearl price. A higher-luster pearl will always be worth more, because luster catches the eye most (size is also a big..... By: Mark @ Anandia | |||
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Does Pearl Size Really Matter?
So your lady loves all things pearl. You decide to go out and find a beautiful pearl necklace for your anniversary.
You know she likes black pearls, and you also know (or have read my previous post) about selecting pearls with the highest luster your budget allows.
But she didn’t tell you anything about pearl size. How large should the pearls be?
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Pearl Shopping and Surface QualityShopping for pearls is easy – easier than shopping for diamonds, in my opinion. You just need to know a few basics. Previous posts have mentioned the importance of luster and size.
How clear is the surface of the pearl? What should I look for?
The surface of a valuable pearl should be mostly clear of imperfections – blemishes, pits, and cracks...... By: Mark @ Anandia | |||
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Pearl Shape in Round, Drop and BaroqueWhen it comes to pearl colors and shape, so many choices are available… Mother Nature is so kind to give us the pearl!
As regards shape, I’m often asked about the different shapes pearls come in, and which is the most valuable.
While a round pearl is commonly thought to represent pearl perfection, the truth is that there are several “perfect” shapes...... By: Eric @ Anandia | |||
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What is the Best Color of Pearls to Wear for an Interview?Choosing what clothes to wear for that big interview or special occasion is hard enough. But what about the jewelry? The good news is that pearls are the best “go-to” option for impressing without overwhelming.
Pearls give women lots of choice, because they come in lots of colors! But which color is best for the occasion? That depends not only on the event,..... By: Mark @ Anandia | |||
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Pearl Grades and How to Get an A (or Better!)We’re continuing with our pearl education series today with understanding the different pearl grading systems. Curious what you’ve missed? Start with how to buy pearls.
Want to know a little secret about pearl grading?
Unlike diamonds, there is no single grading system for pearls. Instead, there are several industry “conventions” in common use today, and a bunch of variations. I’ll discuss the..... By: Eric @ Anandia | |||
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Four Main Types of Pearls and What To Look For In Each (Part 1)Today we’ll briefly cover each of the major varieties of pearl, and give you an overview of what’s most important to look for.
As you may already know, there are four major kinds of cultured pearls. Each type comes from a particular species of mollusk (an oyster or mussel), and the value of each varies considerably. Let’s talk about each…
Freshwater Pearls are the most common..... By: Mark @ Anandia | |||
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Freshwater Pearls and What to Look For When ShoppingIn this post, we continue our previous discussion on Freshwater cultured pearls, and knowing what to look for when shopping for them.
As mentioned previously, Freshwater Pearls are the most common variety of pearl, and so are generally the least expensive. One might say freshwater pearls are “entry-level”, since you’ll see this variety sold everywhere, including in malls (even at Costco!)
This is because they are..... By: Eric @ Anandia | |||
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Akoya Cultured Pearls and What to Look For When ShoppingIn this post, we continue our previous discussion on Akoya cultured pearls, and knowing what to look for when shopping for them.
Akoya Pearls are usually the kind of pearl that comes to mind when someone mentions the word “pearl”. They are smaller than other pearl types (usually 6-9mm), white, and generally round. This was the first pearl variety to be cultivated commercially at the beginning..... By: Sam @ Anandia | |||
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Tahitian Black Pearls and What to Look For When ShoppingIn this post, we continue our previous discussion on Tahitian Black Pearls, and knowing what to look for when shopping for them.
I often call Tahitian Black Pearls the “rock stars” of the pearl world. Extremely popular for their variety of natural dark colors, “black” really should mean “dark”.
The fact is, Tahitian “black” pearls come in many hues of greens, blues, browns, and..... By: Eric @ Anandia | |||
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South Sea Pearls and What to Look For When ShoppingIn this post, we continue our previous discussion on South Sea Pearls, and knowing what to look for when shopping for them.
South Sea Pearls are the largest pearls available, and are among the most valuable! They come in two main varieties: White and Golden. The difference in color has to do with the species of oyster that produces a pearl...... By: Eric @ Anandia | |||
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