Saturday, 14. November 2009
Black pearls are adorned for its luster, richness and uniqueness. These qualities make the black pearl jewelry the ultimate gift of love and romance. It is an excellent addition to any outfit and makes the whole look very classic, elegant, stunning and stylish. Black pearl jewelry is indeed a timeless piece most women desire and celebrities prefer.
Black pearl is a rare tinted pearl that is naturally black in color and produced by Pinctada Margaritifera. The Pinctada Margaritifera is a saltwater pearl oyster that can grow to the size of a dinner plate. The pearl produced by this type of pearl oyster is black because of the black pigment that the oyster secretes. Black pearl is frequently referred to as Black Tahitian Pearls because the pearl oyster that produces it can only be found in Tahiti and French Polynesian Islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
Black pearl is very rare because Pinctada Margaritifera rarely produces pearls. White pearl oysters also rarely produce naturally black pearls. This type of oyster is sensitive to changing climate and ocean conditions. Culturing of Pinctada Margaritifera pearl oyster had been unsuccessful due to bad health and/or non-survival of the culturing process. Read more... (745 words)
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Thursday, 22. October 2009
Locket necklaces are special jewelry that is meant to keep or conceal mementos. Their greatest advantage is to keep you in touch with your lost loved ones. They evoke a romantic and sometimes religious sentimentalism. Locket necklaces make sentimental gifts for Valentines, birthdays, engagements and anniversaries.
Locket necklaces are lockets worn around the neck, in the form of medallion or pendant that opens to show two halves called wings. This can also be a part of a bracelet or key chain.
Locket necklaces have small frames and plastic or glass panels behind which photographs are placed. Because it is a necklace and worn near the heart mementos are kept close. Locket necklaces are special type of jewelry used to keep or conceal something important or nostalgic like lock of hair, poem, photograph, etc. Pendants of this type are also very decorative.
Being reminded of a lost loved one is painful but being able to see his or her face gives us comfort. It makes us closer to that person if we keep a loved one’s photograph in a locket necklace. It stands as a constant, gentle reminder of our dearly departed loved one’s. A locket necklace keeps us in touch with a lost loved one. This is one of the greatest things a locket offers. Read more... (723 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Fred Gagnon -
