Metal Jewelry Design

Tips before making your purchase of jewelry beads

1) The freshwater pearls

The freshwater pearls are considered the entry level of cultured pearls. True, to some extent. However, note that the freshwater pearl industry has made remarkable progress in recent years. They are now offering different varieties which, for the best of them, be compared with Akoya pearls sea.

In its broadest range, the costs of freshwater pearls are very affordable and represent excellent value for money.

Consider the freshwater pearls:

- Their quality and beauty
- Their value on the market
- Their very competitive prices due to the absence of an intermediary.

The freshwater pearls are available in 4 classic colors: White, pink, lavender and black (black is not natural).
How to identify a string of high-quality pearl on a website?

After considering the usual value criteria (size, shape, color, luster, surface), there is another very ingenious and complementary allowing you to appreciate the value of a pearl necklace. This method is offered on the gap diameter beads.

Example: A necklace of freshwater pearls 7-8mm worth less than a pearl necklace 7 to 7.5mm. Why?

For the selection of pearls is much more rigorous. A necklace enjoying a gap of 0.5 mm beads only present a greater harmony and a greater homogeneity. Buy online pearl necklace with a small gap is the assurance to acquire a string of high quality. When the diameter of the beads begin to seriously increase (9mm, 10mm, 11mm … and more), it is increasingly difficult to maintain this gap.

2) Akoya Sea Pearls

The selection of Akoya pearls sea is different colors, qualities and sizes.
Differences between Akoya pearls from China and Japan

In recent years, the Akoya pearls from China and Japan are produced qualities more comparable (if the selection is very rigorous). The major difference between these two types of beads lies in the ability of their diameter and their luster.
Difference in diameter

In the present market, production of Chinese Akoya pearls offer mostly standard diameters or less, while the Japanese Akoya pearls are produced in all types of diameter and differ in their ability to offer larger sizes.
Difference luster

The second difference lies in the chandelier. The Japanese Akoya pearls usually have a higher gloss than Chinese Akoya pearls.
Misinformation about the origin of Akoya pearls

Most dealers will say that you all their akoya pearls come exclusively from Japan when in fact they are probably Chinese. This massive disinformation is mainly due to the image “negative” (lower quality) of Chinese pearls. Old rumors die hard, however, know that they are now baseless and false.

3) Tahitian Pearls

Tahitian pearls are in fashion and retain their valuable exclusive. These pearls are very significant in their color, size and constitution (diameter beads, east and shines very special, unique and shimmering pearls various).

Select Tahitian pearls when looking for a ring, a pendant, a pair of earrings or necklace size. Tahitian pearls are among the most luxurious pearls available on the market. Available colors: Black with very subtle shades of gray, silver, (reflections very different).

4) Beads Australia

They are considered exceptional pearls because of their quality, their large size and rarity. Choose the pearls from Australia (necklaces, rings, earrings, pendants) if you are looking for pearls very exclusive and unique. Acquire a pearl in Australia is also an investment in the long term.

Pearls of Australia occupy the highest distinction of all pearls. They symbolize the absolute luxury. They are available in 2 natural colors: Gold and white.

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