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Classic June Pearls

blinglikethestars — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:21:43 +0000

The birthstone for June is the Pearl. Pearl is a hard tissue produced by mollusks, oysters. Longer the pearl, longer is the process to its production by the oyster.The gemstone pearl is the finest quality of the natural pearl and they are being used for jewels for many centuries. The Pearl is said to represent virtue, purity, and wisdom, and have been rumored to possess magical healing powers. Pearls from the sea are valued more highly than freshwater pearls.

The value of the pearls in jewelry is determined by a combination of the luster, color, size, lack of surface flaw and symmetry that are appropriate for the type of pearl under consideration. Among those attributes, luster is the most important differentiator of pearl quality according to jewelers.

All factors being equal, however, the larger the pearl the more valuable it is. Large, perfectly round pearls are rare and highly valued.

What Does Your Wedding Band Say: Three or More Stone Setting

blinglikethestars — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:13:52 +0000

Who needs one best friend when you can have at least three? If your ring is loaded with stones, chances are you’re into wearing flashy pieces on other parts of your body, too. When going out, you might favor a Betsey Johnson dress worn with Tory Burch wedges and a metallic bag to get yourself noticed, and colorful stones like a pair of emerald earrings or a garnet necklace add zing to your look.

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