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
 Pearl farmers, docks and luminous pearls may be found on sandy Sout Sea beaches, but many popular pearls are actually grown in freshwater farms. Freshwater pearls now constitute a large part of the pearl market, whether it be due to the range of colors, shapes, or attractive prices.
Most pearls for sale today are cultured pearls. This means the pearl farmer places a little irritating particle into the oysters shell to cause the animal to secrete a substance called nacre. This will form a pearl. This process is the same for both saltwater and freshwater pearls.
American Freshwater Pearls
John R. Latendresse was the first person to successfully cultivate freshwater pearls in the United States. In the late 1970s, he picked out eight locations to try growing freshwater pearls, and eventually one site, on Kentucky Lake in Camden, Tennessee, proved viable. The farm has a showroom selling pearls from $15 to $1,800.
A visit here is a great way to learn about pearl cultivation. They offer a five-hour guided tour. |
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