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Pearls try to come out of their shell
Monday, October 16, 2006
By Vanessa O'Connell, The Wall Street Journal
For pearl lovers, the world is your oyster right now.
From Chanel to Fortunoff and Tiffany, jewelers are rolling out new designs, colors and techniques in an effort to make pearls fashionable again. The moves come as Chinese producers have figured out how to improve the quality of their less-expensive, mass-produced freshwater pearls in recent years. Chinese suppliers are now producing freshwater pearls that have the smooth, round look of pricier saltwater varieties -- as well as pearls in the shape of potatoes, petals and coins.
rest of article at;
http://www.postgazette.com/pg/06289/730456-314.stm
Monday, October 16, 2006
By Vanessa O'Connell, The Wall Street Journal
For pearl lovers, the world is your oyster right now.
From Chanel to Fortunoff and Tiffany, jewelers are rolling out new designs, colors and techniques in an effort to make pearls fashionable again. The moves come as Chinese producers have figured out how to improve the quality of their less-expensive, mass-produced freshwater pearls in recent years. Chinese suppliers are now producing freshwater pearls that have the smooth, round look of pricier saltwater varieties -- as well as pearls in the shape of potatoes, petals and coins.
rest of article at;
http://www.postgazette.com/pg/06289/730456-314.stm