Pearls are easily the most sought after gem in the fashion world these days. There is much confusion for buyers over the differences between Akoya and South Sea Pearls. It is best to understand what the advantages and properties are of each of these pearl varieties.
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While for many of you, white is white, in the pearl world many pearls are known for their specific hue of white.
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It all started out as a wonderful wild adventure for 19 year old Nick Paspaley in the 1930s.
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What a delightful subject. There are just some guys that can pull this off in varying degrees of commitment. Here is the Surfer Style and then there are other men that go all the way.
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There isn't a simple answer to this question. There are many factors that determine how long a pearl must grow in a mollusk.
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There was a question about natural Blue Akoya Pearls that came to the Cultured Pearl Association of America last week. I thought I would pass on this information because I have a Blue Akoya Pearl and Aquaprase necklace in this email. The question was, how rare are they and what gives them their intense color?...
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