Sunday 21 June 2009

Pearl Jewelry : White Engagement Gown

A pearl is a calcium carbonate deposit that has collected and been formed within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk, such as an oyster, clam or mussel. pearl come from both the sea or from freshwater lakes. Natural pearls are the most valuable as they are the rarest and produced in small quantities.

Its a pearl suit on your engagement gown. Wear pearl ring, earring, and pendants with your white engagement gown. Definitely you will look gorgeous with pearl jewelry on white engagement gown.

Where do pearls come from?

China is today the largest producer of akoya pearls, once dominated by Japan. Japan today does not produce akoya pearls smaller than 8 mm and it remains a large processor of China's akoya pearls. South Sea pearls are primarily sourced from Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Black pearls are found in Tahiti and are very rare.

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What shapes do pearls come in?

There are eight basic pearl shapes: round, semi-round, drop, pearl, oval, button, circle, and baroque.

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Round pearls are the most valuable as they are the rarest. Baroque pearls are very random in shape and are often used individually as center pieces or in necklaces.
Natural pearls are the most valuable

Cultured pearls will generally be less expensive, as they are more available, but also can be expensive depending on their fineness. Imitation pearls are the least expensive as they are produced in large quantities and are clearly not rare.

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