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 [...]
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Color A pearl’s color is also called the body color, presenting in various hues including white, white rosé, preto, prata, gold or pink. A pearl can also have a secondary overtone, which is seen when light reflects off the pearl’s surface. Por exemplo, a pearl strand may appear white at first glance, but a closer [...]
As pérolas cultivadas são consideradas reais? Embora o processo utilizado para criar uma pérola cultivada seja induzido pela intervenção humana, as pérolas resultantes são tão reais quanto as naturais. As pérolas cultivadas são cultivadas usando um dos dois tipos de moluscos bivalves: mexilhões de rio de água doce ou moluscos perolados de água salgada. Para criar uma pérola cultivada, [...]
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. As pérolas cultivadas de água doce variam em tamanho de cerca de 3,0 a 13,0 mm, As pérolas Akoya variam de cerca de 6,0–8,5 mm, e as pérolas do Mar do Sul e do Taiti podem atingir tamanhos de até 13 mm. Claro, com um ambiente e condições ideais, pérolas naturais podem crescer muito maiores. [...]
Shapes There are three main pearl shapes: spherical, symmetrical, and baroque or non-symmetrical. The basic pearl shapes fall within those categories like this: Spherical Round Near-round Symmetrical Oval Button Drop Teardrop Baroque (Non-Symmetrical) Semi-baroque Baroque Surface Markings As a mollusk creates a pearl, the layers of nacre do not always adhere smoothly. Sometimes spots and [...]
No Nilo Azul, we offer a variety of Freshwater, Mar do Sul, and Tahitian cultured pearls, as well as two individual collections of. Our is available in many styles, incluindo pregos, fashion earrings, fios, colares, pingentes, e pulseiras. Our pearls come in an array of prices so you can find the perfect ones for your style [...]
Quality Factors for Choosing the Right Pearl The value of a pearl varies widely. Embora não exista um sistema de classificação padronizado para a qualidade das pérolas, há uma série de fatores que ajudam a determinar o valor de uma pérola, incluindo tipo pérola, tamanho, forma, cor, qualidade e brilho do nácar - além de sua raridade e peso (para pérolas naturais) [...]
As pérolas naturais são raras? As chances de encontrar pérolas naturais na natureza são mínimas – é realmente um jogo de azar. Porque as pérolas naturais são extremamente raras, e os poucos que estão disponíveis têm preços exorbitantes, Blue Nile não vende pérolas naturais. Se acontecer de você encontrar uma pérola natural à venda, it’s good [...]
What Is a Pearl? The way a pearl is created is nothing short of miraculous. Pearls are formed over time when an organic invader burrows deep into the soft tissues of a mollusk. The mollusk then coats the intruder with many layers of natural minerals and proteins, referred to as nacre (Nay-Ker). Isso é o que [...]