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Pearl earrings have always been considered as a gift of luxury. They symbolised longevity and prosperity. Pearls are appreciated as unique because they are the only precious stone that doesn't need cutting; the "Queen of Gems" is sold in it's natural state. Therefore, they are rare and magnificent.

We don't know exactly when the first pearls have been discovered but it probably was long before written history. A Natural pearl, often called an Oriental pearl is produced when an irritant introduced itself into some species of oysters, clams and mussels. To defend itself the animal secretes a fluid to cover the parasite. Coat after coat a pearl is formed. In the early 1900's an artificial way of creating pearls has been discovered. It is the pearl culturing.

At the present time, pearl earrings can be considered as classic but are still very fashionable as they do not go out of style. They decline in different colours, shapes and prices. We believe that you should buy the best quality pearls earrings you can afford within your budget.

Recognising if a pearl is natural, cultured or an imitation is not easy. Natural pearls are extremely rare due to overfishing and pollution. Fine cultured pearls are the most popular pearls today and are the one you can find in your jeweler. Finally, imitation pearls are not produced in a mollusk; they are made of glass, plastic and are often lacquered. Replica pearls can loose their beauty in just a few months whereas high quality pearls can last a lifetime. To differentiate culture pearl from imitation pearl, you will have to place them next to each other and you will notice that culture pearls have an inner glow and imitation pearls have only a surface shine.

Most precious jewellery are ruled by an overall quality system, however there isn't one for pearl earrings but many companies use the A,AA,AAA system to grade cultured pearls on quality. Pearls are very durable but you need to care for them if you want to keep them beautiful and lustrous. We recommend that you gently wipe them with a warm, damp cloth to remove body oils or dirt before putting them away. Finally, place them in a soft pouch but do not store them in an air tight bag as pearls need moisture.

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