By Victor Epand
 Pearl jewelry has probably been worn a lot longer than most of us might think. As far back as 2000 years ago, pearls were sometimes used as an offering for the emperor. Pearls were considered to be one of the most valuable treasures in those days. Pearls were not only worn by royalty as accessories, but they were also used to decorate furniture and even to decorate the tombs of royal people.
At one time pearls may have been considered old fashion and mainly worn to represent dignity and wealth. That is no longer the case. Due to the development of production technology, pearls are available today in more colors, shapes and sizes, giving them more appeal to the mainstream consumer. Even when diamonds and other kinds of colored gemstones are popular, pearls are never ignored by the consumer or the jewelry designers. Nowadays, pearls have become more popular not only because of the diversity in different shapes and sizes but also they are more affordable. However, the price of a strand of pearls may vary considerably based on the type, length and quality |
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By Michelle Yamamoto
 A Brief History of Cultured Pearls
Prior to 1910, ornamental pearls were natural pearls. Since then, the cultured pearl has come to be used in jewelry. Pearls are formed from the reaction to an irritant (usually a grain of sand) deep within the shell of an oyster. Once it is deep enough, a protective coating called nacre begins to form to naturally create a pearl. Natural pearls are rare, as only one pearl may be found in a million shellfish. The idea of forming pearls through scientific means was thus born. Pearls formed in this manner are known as cultured pearls.
Kokichi Mikimoto first gave the world cultured pearls in 1910. Today almost 95% of all pearls are cultured. A cultured pearl necklace is the perfect choice for those who want to own a necklace that has good nacre, plenty of luster, and clarity.
A cultured pearl necklace made by Kokichi Mikimoto can be three to six times the cost of an American cultured pearl necklace with negligible difference in quality. Whereas Mikimoto sells rose overtone pearl necklaces, companies |
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