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Majorica Pearls... Stunning Simulated Pearls

Majorica Pearls is the brand name for an elegant, well-made type of simulated pearls, or "faux pearls". They were given this name because they were originally invented in Majorca (Mallorca), Spain, and continue to be manufactured there to this day. These extremely fine simulated pearls are highly sought after by more discriminating buyers worldwide! The company uses a hand-blown glass bead, and coats the surface with an adhesive paste made from iridescent North Atlantic fish scales and oil (hemage) to make the surface look like a real pearl. These nuclei are repeatedly dipped in high quality essence d’orient and polished between dippings. It takes 30 dippings and polishings to produce these ultra-elegant hand-made pearls. A special final coating is then applied, and to prevent deterioration, Majorica pearls are then put under ultraviolet radiation. There are no imperfect Majorica Pearls. The company prides itself on creating only PERFECT pieces. The making of sim

Pearl Pricing Guide - How Much Are Pearls Worth?

A pearl has long been a treasured symbol of innocence as well as purity, and is a highly sought-after gemstone. The fact that pearls are derived from a natural source makes quality pearls even more special and valuable. These gems are commonly made into a variety of pieces, from pearl bracelets and pearl earrings to many other types of pearl jewelry. If you are considering buying pearls for someone you love, or even for yourself, you might be wondering about the actual value of pearls themselves - how much should you pay for a pearl item? Which types of pearls are more valuable? This is a valid concern as pearls can really run the gamut when it comes to price. Even what may seem like small details can affect the price of a pearl or pearl item. What Affects Pearl Pricing? There are a surprising number of traits that can affect the pricing of a pearl. Potential buyers should be aware of all of these as they set out to make their purchase. Pearl Types One of the most

A Brief Overview of Black Pearls

Probably the most famous and coveted of all pearls are the black pearls. They are cultured from the oyster Pinctada Margaritifera, the black lipped oyster, from which they get their name. The black pearl is found in the South Sea ocean surrounding French Polynesia (Tahiti) and The Cook Islands . These pearls typically range in size from 7mm to 15mm but can be as large as 20mm (though these pearls are very rare). Black pearls are not black at all but come in a variety of colors. A true "black" black pearl is a rarity since even the black colors have varying shades of grey, blue, purple, green, and rose. The body color is always enriched by at least one other overtone and many undertones. Body colors are black, blue, grey, green, and brown. Overtone colors consist of pink, blue, gold, red, grey, and reddish-purple. When these overtones present in a variety of combinations along with the body color, they produce a truly expensive pearl called a fancy color black pea