DISCOUNT PEARL JEWELRY

When buying discount pearl jewelry you don’t have to compromise on quality as pearl jewelry comes in various price ranges. Some pearl jewelry stores hype their quality as AAAA quality pearls to jack up prices, where in fact, you may be getting A or AA quality pearls. There is no such AAAA quality grading set by any of the pearl jewelry industry either in US and abroad or by any laboratory or any institutions around the globe. It is simply false and it is a red flag.

First of all it is best to understand the type of pearls and the quality. Most of us perhaps already know that when it comes diamonds, Four C's - Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat are determining factors for the value of any diamond. Then how about pearls? Value of pearls is determined by the followings:.

Pearl Nacre - The iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell. It is a natural substance oyster secretes to protect its sensitive flesh. Thicker layer commands more value because of its greater luster depth.

Pearl Color- Surface color or body color - Most irradiated or dyed pearls have surface colors. The natural pearl colors are white, black, champagne, green, gray, aqua and gold. Again within each category there are common overtones.

Pearl Size - Pearls are commonly measured in millimeters (mm) in their diameter. Large size pearls carry higher prices. Even 1 mm makes the difference.

Pearl Surface - If outer surface is very clean and have very few blemishes such pearls carry higher value.

Pearl Shape - The perfect round shape always have higher pearl values but near round or off round are very much common and sold everyday. Some other shapes are potato shape; drop tear shapes, pear shapes and irregular baroque shape pearls and coin shapes etc.

There are various types of discount pearl jewelry made with freshwater pearls, akoya pearls or seawater pearls, Tahitian pearls and South sea pearls. Again each of these types of pearls carry different prices depending upon their quality factors explained above. Some of the online pearl jewelry stores offer discount pearl jewelry at deep discounted prices for the simple reason that have more expertise in selecting high quality pearls and often procure these pearls at very competitive prices directly from the pearl farms.

FRESHWATER CULTURED PEARLS

Freshwater cultured pearls are formed inside the body of oysters. The mollusk deposits layer of nacre, a combination of crystalline and organic substances, when any irritant or parasite enters or placed inside its body. Over a period of time with nacre building up in layers upon layers, the pearl is formed. Interestingly, a single mussel can produce up to 40-50 pearl beads. Freshwater cultured pearls have always been the preferred choice of many women. Freshwater cultured pearls are one of the most beautiful and magical gems on this earth. Freshwater cultured pearls are now available in high lustrous quality and at much affordable prices than ever before.

Pearls emanate certain warmth and glow not found in other gems, due to their unique formation inside oysters’ body. Freshwater cultured pearls are more than just jewels. Freshwater cultured pearls are not only symbol of purity; virtue and modesty but are real organic gems on this earth.

Freshwater cultured pearls are grown from freshwater mussels in bays, ponds, lakes and rivers. China is the main producer of freshwater cultured pearls but some pearls come from Japan, United States and other parts of the world. Freshwater cultured pearls are cheaper and come in unique shapes and colors and are quite popular in recent years. Although white is synonymous with pearl and is the most common color but freshwater cultured pearls are available in many attractive colors like cream, pink, peach, lavenders and black etc.

AKOYA PEARLS

Akoya pearls - Our fast selling item this season. Well, akoya name itself means saltwater in Japanese language and for decades pearl industry has been extensively selling these most lustrous pearls to the consumers and even now it commands a very decent share when it comes selling and buying pearl jewelry among pearl jewelers and consumers. Akoya pearls are the classic cultured pearls of Japan. Akoya pearls luster is intense, their nacre is thick and colors brilliant. Undoubtedly, they carry higher values than freshwater pearls.

Although Japan is the originator of producing akoya pearls, so to say, as Kokochi Mikimoto of Japan had invented and patented the bead-nucleating technology of culturally growing these pearls in the seawaters. Akoya pearls are primarily cultivated in the sea salt waters off the coastal areas of Japan and China but in recent years China is producing in large quantity and their quality is exceeding remarkable. With new improved modern techniques of culturing pearls, it has become possible to harvest better quality akoya pearls.

Very small mantle tissue beads are implanted inside the Pinctada fucata martensii oysters to form beautiful akoya pearls. Akoya oyster rarely produces more than two pearls whereas freshwater oysters are nucleated to produce about fifty pearls each. Akoya pearls normally take longer time to grow and the total quantity comparatively is not very large due to variable seawater climatic conditions and oysters’ mortality.

Akoya pearls come in white and cream colors with natural overtones. Akoya Pearl Necklaces are made from akoya pearls, which are known for their brilliant luster and nearly perfect round shapes. Akoya pearls typically command high prices as compare to freshwater pearls but they are excellent choice for many women and have always been extremely popular. Akoya pearls are very alluring and make excellent luxurious gifts. Akoya pearl necklaces are designed and hand-knotted with very selective lustrous pearls. Enhance your beauty with most lustrous akoya pearl jewelry.