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Translated with google... The last annual auction GIE Poe O Rikitea has once again exceeded all expectations. First day to more than 110 million francs, and a second 171 million while the organizers expected 151 million, this 8th edition has placed the head of Japanese buyers. An exceptional...

Not sure if this was shared already. Impact on ecosystem and on pearl farming (subsequently) is not to be under-estimated. As seen here. Stolen from the deep: Red corals are plundered from reefs to meet the growing taste for coral jewellery. ? ELIZABETH WOOD An article by YURIKO NAGANO...

SSEF 2013. We recently received an outstanding pearl brooch for testing. A hollow natural pearl had been carefully designed as the head of a mystic fish. With its astute smile and the two red glowing ruby eyes, it is a perfect example combining a large and somehow baroque-shaped hollow pearl...

SSEF 2013. Although pearls, as organic gems, are commonly less stable than polished gemstones, we don?t often see pearls with obvious features of surface damage as a result of unfortunate care. A few months ago, however, we received for testing a very spectacular case of such damage. The item...

SSEF 2013. In 2012, we again received a number of pearls with strange shapes for testing. The most extravagant and intriguing of these curiosities of nature was a non-nacreous brownish natural pearl from a marine mollusc, which closely resembled a mushroom (see photos). The pearl showed some...

As seen in the FACETTE of 2013. Apart from constantly updating our equipment for our scientific pearl testing procedure, we also invest much effort evaluating new scientific approaches for pearl characterisation and testing. In this context, we started a research project a few years ago in...

As seen in Professional Jeweller of April 18 2013. The V&A museum in London is set to host a large-scale historical exhibition of more than 200 pieces of pearl jewellery and pearl objets d'art. The showcase will open in September with an array of historical pearl jewellery, artwork and objects...

as seen on GIA website: A jewelry store?s pearl counter is a fascinating place. These enchanting gems have represented beauty and perfection ever since man discovered them in ancient times. They have been the subject of countless tales of history, beauty, myth and elegance. The Arabian Gulf...

As seen in Professional Jeweller - Apr 12, 2013 As part of our April issue we took a closer look at how gender shapes jewellery design and the rise of androgynous jewellery styles. Robert Tateossian, managing director of Tateossian, shares his views. Professional Jeweller: Do androgynous or...

As seen in 'Design Ure Smykker - 2,2013' (roughly translated from Scandinavian) A Tahitian pearl collection of 220 beads, a rented room as home and office, and cycling in the blizzard, it was Marc'Harit environment for ten years ago. Since then there have been many more gems, the bike is used...

An article found on The National. OSAKA ? A 222-meter-long pearl necklace, certified by Guinness World Records as the world?s longest, is on display at a Hanshin department store in the city of Osaka. The necklace, which weighs about 20 kg and is comprised of 28,000 pieces of 8 mm pearls, was...

An article by ML written the 9th of April 2013. Translate with google: Created on February 8 by a decision of the elected assembly Polynesia, mixed economy company TPC sensible rebooster sector pearl has all the trouble to meet the 15% of private shareholders necessary for the opening of its...

You may be interested in viewing this website, it has a nice design and some pictures are worth it... Hodel. Sample: Hodel South Sea pearl strand with 95 pearls (13-16.7mm). Hodel South Sea pearl earrings with diamond in 750 yellow gold. Hodel South Sea pearl ring with diamond in 750 yellow...

http://vimeo.com/59023816 this is the website with video and information about Andy Bardon's quest. The website is a big slow but worth a view. It is mostly photos, look at the Black Pearls.

By Kathryn Bishop Pearl supplier Raw Pearls is set to host a spring seminar at Holts Academy of Jewellery in London, offering retailers and Holts students a better understanding of pearl types. The seminar, which will take place in the afternoon of April 3, aims to dispel the mysteries...

Published March 26, 2013 by Anne-Laure Radio F1 Tahiti. Very good results for the sixth auction of Tahitian pearls, held Sunday and Monday by GIE Poe o Rikitea. 248,855 beads were sold for a turnover of 2,663,160.46 USD. A beautiful sale, therefore, that exceeds the expectations of GIE had...

as seen here. Published time: March 21, 2013 18:23 China?s coastal waters are experiencing severe pollution, with the size of the worst affected areas up 50% on last year according to The State Oceanic Administration (SOA). The SOA, found that 68,000 square kilometers (26,300 square miles) had...

The Epic of Gilgamesh or why Unlike Rolls Royce, Bahraini Pearls Are a Good Investment... This is a blog authored by Eva the Dragon posted on Feb 2012: From Left to Right - Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo, Salman Mattar, Jacques Cartier, Mugbil Al-Tbukair and a pearl expert Like Jacques Cartier who...

An article from The National. (not dated) DUBAI // Overlooking the abras and wind towers of Dubai Creek, Jamila Bu-eisha reflects on the treasure that brought the Gulf its first taste of wealth. "In myths and legends, pearls were associated with beauty, longevity and perfection," she says...