A gem with an aura of mysticism, freshwater pearl is an ageless ornament. This cultured pearl is molded by freshwater mussels which live in ponds, lakes and rivers. When an irritant is inserted in to an oyster, it coats the particle with a substance called nacre. A pearl is formed with layers of nacre. The [...]
At the beginning of the 19th century, cultured pearls were not considered as valuable or popular as natural pearls. However in recent history, cultured freshwater pearls have caught the fancy of gem lovers the world over. Today, freshwater pearls from china are found on everything from jewelry to clothes and other accessories and make the [...]
Buying beads and pearls has become somewhat of a norm for jewelry makers from all around the world to make various ornaments like necklaces, bracelets, anklets, earrings and rings. A majority of designers have now turned towards online shopping from wholesale jewelry supplies dealers for the same. This is easy and efficient as compared to [...]
We all know that pearls are one of the most popular ways to infuse an element of elegance into your look and they exude a timeless beauty that is unparalleled. From the chic strands of pearls women use to make any outfit classy to fashion and costume jewelry that is enhanced with these lustrous orbs, [...]
Jewelry making supplies and gemstones that have a multitude of uses are perfect to buy in wholesale. When it comes to pearl beads, there is so much variety with things you can design and create, that experimenting with creations and accessories becomes super fun. Besides who can resist the timeless allure and subtle glimmering sheen [...]
The very best way to procure high quality wholesale pearls is by finding a reliable wholesale dealer online. With resources like the Internet at your fingertips, it may be imprudent to waste time and money in hunting for other means. Pearl jewelry has all been all the rage with women from around the world. Considered [...]
Whether you are making jewelry on a large scale for trail or a smaller scale at home, pleasing design, budget and quality are three of the main issues you will be dealing with. Now to the pleasure of jewelry makers, designers and aficionados, great raw materials and beautiful jewelry making articles like cultured freshwater pearls, [...]
The use of pearls in jewelry is a firm favorite worldwide and pearl jewelry has become synonymous with elegance and class. It is definitely as much as an iconic gem as a diamond! With their different shapes and colors, freshwater pearls have become the go-to choice in creating not only the more elegant style of [...]
Once most sought by Royal families and aristocrats pearls became every citizen affordable commodity now. The transformation of pearls collecting from pearl beads to farming cultured pearls made a huge difference in affordability. Now buying a pearl necklace became as easy as anything else. These articles will bring you the history of pearls. What is Natural Pearl? [...]
Q: Now-a-days everyone is selling those fresh water pearls. They’re really beautiful, and much cheaper than those Japanese Cultured pearls. I’d like to know more about them and how they compare. Why are the Japanese pearls so expensive, and are they that much better? Z.A. A: To answer your question, I feel I should give you a short [...]