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All about the wonderful world of pearls.

Use this section to learn all about pearls and their history. How they are formed, who invented culturing techniques etc. Follow the links below to find out all the history.

The Birth of a Pearl in Nature.

How Mother Natures sootheing hand creates a Natural Pearl

How a pearl is Cultured.

How man unravelled the secret of nature to create the Cultured Pearl

How a pearl is Processed.

Once a pearl is harvested, it must then go through a series of processes to prepare it for use.

How a pearl is graded.

The four main factors determining the value of a pearl

Pearl History

The fascinating history of pearls

Caring for your pearls

Some hints and tips to ensure your pearls last a lifetime.

Akoya Pearls

Learn about Seawater Cultured Pearls

Freshwater Pearls

Learn about freshwater cultured pearls

South Sea Pearls

Learn about white southsea pearls

Tahitian Pearls

Learn about Tahitian pearls

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