freshwater pearls

Since time immemorial, pearls are widely used to make beautiful jewelry. More than 2000 years in China, the rate for the first Pearl to the emperor was used as beads in these moments were priceless.

Of course, the royal family live on the property of the Immaculate pearl in use, makes exquisite accessories. Pearls can be used not only for the production of jewelry, but also to decorate the royal crown. Soon beads were used to make elegant furniture and even decorate the graves.

Historical proof that the Queen Dowager Cixi was decorated with serious 20.000 pearls, akoya pearl, and was one of the jewels almost as big as an egg. In ancient times, used natural pearls and pearl hunting was in full swing.

How not so easy to find the pearls were of great importance for the rich and elite. Obsession for beads grew to such an extent that ordinary people can not, pearls, in some countries it is a privilege to wear only the aristocracy. Pearl signifies purity and today are synonymous with timeless beauty and grace.

In recent development, from birth to pearls cultured pearls, which gave a new meaning, where the pearl jewelry. Cultured pearls are readily available and not too heavy on the pocket. Beads of different shapes and sizes and can be easily adapted to a variety of unique design. may be in the choice of jewelry beads, you should consider several factors as the type of pearl you have a gem quality, shape, size, color and style.

Type: freshwater pearls, when you make the best look for variety in color and shape, but they are not as bright as drops of salty water, which has more shine. Akoya pearls are very similar to the freshwater pearls and are usually found in Japan. Compared with pearls, they have more light and fresh water is also quite symmetrical. Australia South Sea pearls more than other varieties and are generally more expensive. Tahitian pearls are very expensive and as large as South Sea pearls.

Quality: The quality of pearls is determined on the basis of size, shape, surface and luster. As a rule, a beads that good luster, round shape, have a smooth surface and more typically more expensive and very rare.

Form: Although the pearls of various shapes such as irregular teardrop, oval and round shape, pearl pendant, round is the most expensive of the party.

Size: cost increases as the size of pearls and jewelry grows with large logs is extremely expensive.

Color: Although the pearls are available in different colors, meaning beads are the same regardless of what color he is.

Style: Choose a style for his age, personality, and, of course, the opportunity for you. You can choose a very elegant ornaments, beads, but if you want to wear to work.

You can always put your pearls on display for many years and did not even pass on to future generations. All you need is the proper maintenance and cleaning after each use to keep their luster. When not in use must pearls in a soft cloth bag or jewelry bag hidden from the sun.