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Shape: For necklaces and bracelets

 

Shape: For necklaces and bracelets, spherical pearls are the most sought-after. Pearls, however, come in many shapes, including drop, button, oval, baroque and circled; these are great for broaches, earrings and rings.

Man-made pearl-like objects are called faux, artificial, imitation, manufactured or simulated. Outside the US, they are sometimes sold under trade names like Mallorca pearls, Red Sea pearls, Laguna pearls, and so on. Manmade pearls have no value as jewels, even though these counterfeits sport a realistic appearance at very low cost. Under US law, manmade pearls can't simply be sold under trade names; they must be clearly identified as imitation.

Pearls are like teeth--hard, but very breakable. Perfumes, hair spray, even the body's natural oils can dull pearls' luster or cloud their brilliance. Gently wipe off your pearls after every wearing using a soft, damp cloth. If you spill, clean it immediately, especially if the pearl contacts acidic food. Use a soft cloth moistened in fresh water, followed by a separate drying cloth. Wrap pearl jewelry in a soft cloth (damp linen prevents dehydration) and store them in a separate jewelry box. Most people should have their pearls restrung about once per year.

Most saltwater and freshwater pearls are graded on a four-point scale (AAA; AA; A or B). AAA pearls are closest to spherical and have the highest luster; in strings, they are most closely matched in size. B pearls have little luster and vary greatly in shape, color, etc., and may have obvious blemishes. A special system is used by Tahitian pearl traders, Tahitian pearls are ranked from A thru D using criteria similar to the salt and freshwater systems. So, if someone tries to sell you an A or B-grade pearl, be sure you know who gave out that grade!

There are several colors to choose from when shopping for a diamond engagement ring. Yellow gold, white gold and silver are the most popular diamond ring metals. Again, observe the jewelry she wears on a daily basis to get an idea of the type of jewelry she likes. Also, find out if she has any skin allergies to certain metals. If you're still not sure, buy a diamond engagement ring that would blend well with her other favorite jewelry such as bracelets, earrings, pendants, necklaces, etc.

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