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Pearl Blemishes Pits, Chips and Bumps on the Surface

Look closely at this image of these beautiful baroque Tahitian pearls and it is possible to see several small blemishes and imperfections on the surface of the pearl. Although fake pearls…

Baselworld Baselworld Sparkles with Jewels

Europe’s luxury jewellers unveiled their latest collections last week at Baselworld 2012, the biggest watch and jewellery event in the world. Baselworld started as a watch fair and, now in…

Wedding Pearls Should Wedding Pearls be worn for Luck?

Is it bad luck a for a bride to be wearing wedding pearls on her big day? The pearl, with its pure white colour and shining lustre, is a beautiful…

House of Faberge Gatchina Palace Egg
Tuesday, 15th May 2012

Small is Beautiful – What are Seed Pearls?

This example of an exquisite Fabergé Egg, made for Nicholas II of Russia in 1901, stands just 12cm tall and is adorned with seed pearls. The famous French jeweller to…

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Pearl Colour
Tuesday, 8th May 2012

An Introduction to Pearl Colour

One of the most beautiful and unique qualities of a pearl is its colour. The popular image of a cultured pearl is that it should be pure and white, but…

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Fredericke Maria Beer
Tuesday, 1st May 2012

A Klimt Painting or A Pearl Necklace?

July 14th 2012 is the 150th anniversary of Gustav Klimt’s birth. The Austrian painter is best known for his sensual paintings and sketches of the female form, often adorned with…

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Tuesday, 24th April 2012

A Jubilee for the Queen of Pearls

In less than 6 weeks, Great Britain will celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II during the long holiday weekend of 2-5th June. Throughout the sixty years of her…

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Pearl Blemishes
Tuesday, 17th April 2012

Pits, Chips and Bumps on the Surface

Look closely at this image of these beautiful baroque Tahitian pearls and it is possible to see several small blemishes and imperfections on the surface of the pearl. Although fake pearls…

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