Pearl Qualities- Luster
You might be thinking about purchasing some pearls for the coming holiday season and I want to give you some guidelines for making a decision on what kind of pearls to buy and what qualities to look for in pearls.
This will be more than a one week blog, but please, email me with any questions that you have. I really want you to make an educated purchase.
Breaking News-Rare Purple Quahog Pearl Found in a Restaurant
Last August a family vacationing in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware found an extremely rare purple pearl while eating in the restaurant Salt Air.
Was this a hoax?
Freshwater vs. Saltwater Pearls
The Black Beauty Pearl
The Black Beauty Pearl is considered to be one of the most important pearls in history. Why?
Queen Elizabeth's Favorite Vladimir Tiara. It seemed appropriate.
Can You Swim In Pearls? One more time...
Anne Boleyn's Bold "B" Necklace
Pearl Nacre Thickness
Baroque- What Does That Mean?
Baroque is a description of a pearl that is non-symmetrical and shaped irregularly. More importantly, barroque (french spelling) was first used to describe pearls. It was not until the 17c. that Baroque came to mean a form of art and architecture.
But, what exactly is a baroque pearl and are they valuable?
Can You Wear Pearls Swimming?
Since Pearls are Cultivated in Salt and Freshwater, Can You Wear Them Swimming? It would seem logical that you could. Let me explain.