If you’re a jewelry enthusiast, you likely already know the difference between fine designer jewelry and the dime store knockoff. However, there’s much more to jewels and gemstones than meets the eye. We’ve done a bit of research to bring you some of this valuable information. If you’re interested in learning more about what makes one stone stand apart from another, you should consider following our Jewels 101 series! Read on for more information!
Pearls
Genuine pearls are natural gemstones that have been cultivated and harvested for years. Divers have been hunting for and selling these glorious gems for centuries as they’ve been admired and considered a precious adornment. Pearls are harvested in several types and varieties that vary in color, shape, size and value.
The most ideal pearls are normally very smooth and perfectly round. The most precious ones are the rarest to find. Because of its value and worth, the cultivation of freshwater pearls has already been popularized by entrepreneurs.
Although mass produced versions are a lot cheaper than the natuarl hard-to-find variety, freshwater pearls have found their way to the accessory market by offering a less-expensive version and knock-off of true ones. However, since the valued ones are very hard to source and are often superior in lustre, color and shape to freshwater pearls, there is still a great clamor and the demand for the genuine types among hard core jewelry lovers.
Among the new precious pearls that recently saw its way to the jewelry and pearl industry are the chocolate pearl. Chocolate pearls are rich and elegant and add variation to more standard coloration. In fact, chocolate pearls are becoming a hot commodity in every facet of jewelry design.
The good news is that pearls are not just for weddings and 50th anniversary parties anymore. Creatively designed pearls can be worn with anything from jeans to your Sunday best and can be paired with any color and almost any other gemstone.
If you’re interested learning more about the world of jewels and gemstones and their uses in the art of modern jewelry design, stay tuned for the remainder of our 101 series.
