Buying Pearl Jewelry Without Being Ripped-OffWritten by Sam Serio
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A pearl starts growing when some irritating foreign substance such as a sand grain, bit of mud, parasite or other object becomes lodged in shell-producing gland called mantle. Pearls formed in soft flesh where nacre can be added on all sides are most likely to be spherical and most highly prized. By far great majority are flattened or variously distorted and have little value. Size, color, luster and freedom from flaws are other essential qualities. Unlike other gems, such as diamonds, pearls have an average life of only about 50 years. In time small amount of water in a pearl's make-up is lost and its surface cracks. Because they are mostly lime, necklaces which are worn often are injured by acid secretions of human skin.
The Authors of the above Article, Sam and Tami Serio have been passionately involved with Jewelry and Gemstones for over fifteen-years. You are cordially invited to visit http://www.morninglightjewelry.com for a wealth of information about the fascinating world of Jewelry and Gemstones. Together they also shelter 20 abandoned and abused dogs & cats. A portion of their profits goes to the care and feeding of the animals.
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It's not surprise that Claddagh is a popular marriage band. In Celtic times, it was worn on right hand with heart turned outward to show that wearer is unattached or with heart turned inward to show he/she was "spoken for." If Claddagh ring is worn on left hand with heart turned inward, it shows that two loves have been joined in marriage. Celtic Then and Now At one time, Celtic people could be found throughout Eastern and Central Europe, as well as in British Isles, where earliest examples of Celtic jewelry originate. The emergence of powerful Roman Empire encroached on lifestyle, traditions, and homeland of Celts who were forced to move to abandon their homes and relocate in remote areas in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and Cornwall in southern England. Despite their hardships at hands of Romans, Celts endured, thrived…and continued to produce Celtic jewelry. The tradition has remained strong for centuries. Irish Celtic jewelry and Scottish Celtic jewelry have enjoyed a huge resurgence in their homelands and with "ex-pats" around world, as people seek to rediscover and celebrate their cultural traditions.
The Authors of the above Article, Sam and Tami Serio have been passionately involved with Jewelry and Gemstones for over fifteen-years. You are cordially invited to visit http://www.morninglightjewelry.com for a wealth of information about the fascinating world of Jewelry and Gemstones. Together they also shelter 20 abandoned and abused dogs & cats. A portion of their profits goes to the care and feeding of the animals.
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