Turquoise is one of the famous "Four Famous Jade" in my country. It has a long history. Since the Neolithic Age, there have been turquoise ornaments in cultural relics unearthed in all dynasties. Turquoise is not only popular among Chinese people, but also has many fans all over the world. Ancient Egyptians, ancient Mexicans, and [...]
Category Archives: Jewelry News
Ruby jewelry is a favorite of many friends, and many friends will buy their own ruby jewelry. In today's highly developed science and technology, many people use synthetic rubies instead of natural rubies, which are almost fake. Therefore, for some friends who like ruby jewelry, they must learn how to identify artificial rubies. This is [...]
Silent, pure-color sapphires are colored gems with important status and significance. Many Orientals believe that sapphires are amulets that can protect the wearer, while Westerners believe that sapphires can make the wearer more intelligent. Sapphire, which symbolizes love, wisdom, honesty, and noble character, is deeply loved by people. So, how should the quality of sapphire [...]
In addition to the zodiac signs, there are also lovely zodiac signs! Many friends choose their own jewelry and colored gemstones based on their zodiac signs. So, do you know which colored gemstones you should choose for your zodiac? The following editor of Baolong brings you exclusive colored gemstones for the Zodiac. The exclusive colored [...]
The mining and utilization of red and sapphire has a history of more than 2,000 years. Their traditional use is to make decorative gems. For example, in the Qing Dynasty of our country, the official top-band dress system stipulated: the official top of the official from the prince to the first grade official uses ruby, [...]
Luster Pearls produce an intense, deep shine called luster. This is a combination of the pearl's exterior shine and glow from within, created by light reflected from the calcium carbonate crystals that make up the pearl's nacre. Luster is determined by the nacre's thickness, degree of translucence, and arrangement of layers. These factors vary depending [...]
Color A pearl’s color is also called the body color, presenting in various hues including white, white rosé, black, silver, gold or pink. A pearl can also have a secondary overtone, which is seen when light reflects off the pearl’s surface. For example, a pearl strand may appear white at first glance, but a closer [...]
Are Cultured Pearls Considered Real? Although the process used to create a cultured pearl is induced by human intervention, the resulting pearls are every bit as real as the natural ones. Cultured pearls are farmed using one of two types of bivalve mollusk: freshwater river mussels or saltwater pearl mollusks. To create a cultured pearl, [...]
Pearl Care The top rule for pearls is that they should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off. Their luster can be dulled by hairspray, lotion and perfume. Wear them often and your body’s natural oils will keep them lustrous. Before putting them away, wipe them with a [...]
Size The size of a pearl greatly depends on the type. Cultured freshwater pearls range in size from about 3.0–13.0mm, Akoya pearls range from about 6.0–8.5mm, and South Sea and Tahitian pearls can reach sizes as large as 13mm. Of course, with an ideal environment and conditions, natural pearls can grow to be much larger. [...]