Pearls are formed as a result of layer upon layer of a substance known as nacre, secreted by the oyster.
Oyster with PearlsSOURCE OF PEARLS
Pearls are now preferred to diamonds - for a long time, then, they were thought of as a badge of respectability, almost of authority rather than the exotic and fascinating jewels that they are. Pearls have always been expensive, so much so that the 20th century saw the emergence of the cultured pearl.
Literally hundreds of oysters have to be opened before one is found with a pearl. Nor can you cut it neither shape it as you can with other gems. They improve with wear, picking up faint traces of oil from your skin - so rub them with soft chamois leather rather than washing them.
Pearls are formed as a result of layer upon layer of a substance known as nacre, secreted by the oyster.
Burmese South Sea PearlsSOURCE OF PEARLS
Pearls are now preferred to diamonds - for a long time, then, they were thought of as a badge of respectability, almost of authority rather than the exotic and fascinating jewels that they are. Pearls have always been expensive, so much so that the 20th century saw the emergence of the cultured pearl.
Literally hundreds of oysters have to be opened before one is found with a pearl. Nor can you cut it neither shape it as you can with other gems. They improve with wear, picking up faint traces of oil from your skin - so rub them with soft chamois leather rather than washing them.
Pearls are formed as a result of layer upon layer of a substance known as nacre, secreted by the oyster.
Pearl ShapesSOURCE OF PEARLS
Pearls are now preferred to diamonds - for a long time, then, they were thought of as a badge of respectability, almost of authority rather than the exotic and fascinating jewels that they are. Pearls have always been expensive, so much so that the 20th century saw the emergence of the cultured pearl.
Literally hundreds of oysters have to be opened before one is found with a pearl. Nor can you cut it neither shape it as you can with other gems. They improve with wear, picking up faint traces of oil from your skin - so rub them with soft chamois leather rather than washing them.
Pearls are formed as a result of layer upon layer of a substance known as nacre, secreted by the oyster.
Shades of PearlsSOURCE OF PEARLS
Pearls are now preferred to diamonds - for a long time, then, they were thought of as a badge of respectability, almost of authority rather than the exotic and fascinating jewels that they are. Pearls have always been expensive, so much so that the 20th century saw the emergence of the cultured pearl.
Literally hundreds of oysters have to be opened before one is found with a pearl. Nor can you cut it neither shape it as you can with other gems. They improve with wear, picking up faint traces of oil from your skin - so rub them with soft chamois leather rather than washing them.
Oyster with Pearls South Sea Pearls Pearl Shapes Shades of Pearls
Pearls can ooze sophistication.
Princess Diana's Pearl chokerFAMOUS PEARLS
Who can forget princess Diana's multi-strand pearl choker, with huge sapphire clasp worn on a black dress, or Audrey Hepburn as holly go lightly and her ensemble of streaky blonde hair, dark glasses and pearl earrings? Women like Sarah Jessica parker prize them, as do Mariah Carey, Rita Ora and Rihanna
Pearls can ooze sophistication.
Mariah Carey's Pearl NecklaceFAMOUS PEARLS
Who can forget princess Diana's multi-strand pearl choker, with huge sapphire clasp worn on a black dress, or Audrey Hepburn as holly go lightly and her ensemble of streaky blonde hair, dark glasses and pearl earrings? Women like Sarah Jessica parker prize them, as do Mariah Carey, Rita Ora and Rihanna
Pearls can ooze sophistication.
Audrey Hepburn wearing PearlsFAMOUS PEARLS
Who can forget princess Diana's multi-strand pearl choker, with huge sapphire clasp worn on a black dress, or Audrey Hepburn as holly go lightly and her ensemble of streaky blonde hair, dark glasses and pearl earrings? Women like Sarah Jessica parker prize them, as do Mariah Carey, Rita Ora and Rihanna
Pearls can ooze sophistication.
Rihanna's Pearl Bracelet & EarringsFAMOUS PEARLS
Who can forget princess Diana's multi-strand pearl choker, with huge sapphire clasp worn on a black dress, or Audrey Hepburn as holly go lightly and her ensemble of streaky blonde hair, dark glasses and pearl earrings? Women like Sarah Jessica parker prize them, as do Mariah Carey, Rita Ora and Rihanna
Pearl choker Pearl Necklace Multi Strand Pearls Pearl Bracelet