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    Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

    Love it Jeg. Love everything about it. The torsade is wonderful but the necklace is just glorious - playful with tiny accent coral beads. And the whole with your outfit is perfect.
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    Conch pearl

    Also Australia, New Zealand and many countries in the Caribbean use the carat mark because of their British heritage. 9 carat is not only used for a more cost effective gold but also because it is a harder material and can stand up to wear and tear.
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    Conch pearl

    9ct gold is an alloy and I don't believe that it is mined at that purity. But, at the present price of gold, I wouldn't dismiss 9ct gold in any event.
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    Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

    Thank you Jeg. I love your new necklace. It's beautiful. Perfect for summer, either on its own or layered.
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    Pearls at Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

    I wouldn't be so sure that they were not Australian. In 1616 Dutch explorer Dirk Hartog discovered the western coast of Australia which of course is now famous for producing South Sea pearls. It is quite possible that specimens were taken back. The Dutch East India company were exploring to...
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    Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

    Jeg love this look. Casual but elegant. Well done. What gauge wire did you use for the wrapping?
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    Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

    I think it is lovely. Every time you examined it I am sure you would find something new and interesting.
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    Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

    They're lovely Pearl Dreams. They glow.
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    Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

    Gorgeous necklace and earrings Jeg. The lustre and colour is beautiful. Such a great look.
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    Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

    Lovely. Looks great. The heishi bead necklace is fantastic.
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    Thrifted pearl studs

    I would be greatly surprised if there is any "creative advertising terms" used by the owner of that site as she is a very well respected member of the Pearl community. I have been to that site and have not been able to substantiate the comment that "20-30% of Akoya harvests can be button...
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    A newbie's pearl journey

    Welcome. You have a lovely collection. There is a huge amount to learn about pearls from this site from people from all walks of life willing to share their knowledge.
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    What kind of pearl is it?

    Without doubt, dyed Chinese freshwater pearls.
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    Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

    I love those feather pearl earrings. They are so beautiful. Your manicure matches perfectly.
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