20/11/2012.
Pearls are still considered as magical and fascinating gems. They are the result of the reaction of the oyster when a foreign body comes into its valves. Oysters cover the new element with a number of nacre layers. Pearls are mostly composed of calcium carbonate and these are the main characteristics that make a piece valuable:
lustre (brilliance and ability to reflect the light)
colour (from white to pink, gold, grey, green and even black)
shape (from round to baroque, determining its value)
surface (the more perfect, the higher its value)
size (the bigger, the higher its value)
Because of the rarity and high price of natural pearls, normally jewellers use cultured pearls that allow us to enjoy them at reasonable prices. Nowadays the market is invaded by freshwater cultured pearls coming from China and Japan.
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20/11/2012.
Pearls are still considered as magical and fascinating gems. They are the result of the reaction of the oyster when a foreign body comes into its valves. Oysters cover the new element with a number of nacre layers.
11/11/2012.
Want to know new trends in designer accessories and fashion? Now it is easy with the First Edition of Trending Madrid, that will take place from 15th to 18th November 2012 at Chamartin Train Station.
02/11/2012.
In the old times, women were not so free. They were not able to go anywhere by themselves. They always had to be accompanied by their husbands, mothers or escorts.