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" Quality natural pearls are very rare jewels. The actual value of a natural pearl is determined in the same way as it would be for other "precious" gems. The valuation factors include size, shape, color, quality of surface, orient and luster.  "

Fresh Water Pearls Necklace

There's an exotic quality about pearls that draws every woman to it. They aren't up to par with diamonds, but with that said, ideal pearls cost just as much as diamonds. Pearls exude elegance and sophistication, in its own rite, which can raise the level of a simple outfit.

The history of pearls is one of being sought after by diving  into perilous conditions for thousands of years, especially in the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese began their hunt for these precious sea gems in the South China Sea. If you look at paintings of Chinese royalty throughout the ages, you will discover that the pearl is valued as a sought after possession, on a level with precious metals, gemstones, and jade.

Today, people have found ways to cultivate and culture pearls in specialized farms, to meet demand.  Imitation pearls, also known as faux pearls, are widely used in costume jewelry.

"A pearl is a hard object produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle) of a living shelled mollusc. Just like the shell of a clam, a pearl is made up of calcium carbonate in minute crystalline form, which has been deposited in concentric layers."

Faux pearls were used for this single strand bracelet

Faux Pearls as a design element in our gift wrappings

Costume Jewelry

Elegance and Sophistication

Faux Pearls in Costume Jewelry

Faux Pearls Wedding Headband

Faux Pearl Wedding Headband