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Fashionable Clothing That You Choose
Clothing encompasses a wide range of apparel. From big and tall men’s clothing to women’s clothing. How we dress ourselves and what we wear tells the people around us a lot about who we are. Clothing has always been subject to change based on the...
How Do I Wear Womens Suede Boots?
Throughout time, women have had a love affair with footwear. Forget diamonds or furs – footwear has been and continues to be the accessory of choice for many women from all social circles. Just look inside any woman’s closet and you are sure to...
Mens Wedding Bands – A Whole World Of Choice
Mens wedding bands are an emerging phenomenon. Whilst women have worn engagement and wedding rings for years, men are just starting to catch up. Mens wedding bands are the new fashion for the fashion conscious married man. And there is a whole world...
The Louis Vuitton Purse Collection!
As every designer knows, the Louis Vuitton purse is in high demand. These purses are of high quality, high fashion, and available to all individuals. They offer a large selection of styles and colors, but always offer top quality merchandise. The...
Wedding Favors: A Brief History
For many centuries wedding favors have been a part of traditional wedding ceremonies, across a wide range of cultures. Initially wedding favors were an extravagance at celebrations hosted by European upper classes, who had the wealth to provide...
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Pearls: Natural Or Man Made?
The fact that such beauty can occur naturally is what makes pearls so valuable. It's hard to put a price on something so singular.
Real pearls fall into two categories: natural and cultured.
Natural pearls are formed by oysters completely without interference from the human world. Real pearls are nature's miracle.
Cultured pearls are also formed by oysters, but they are prompted to grow by pearl growers.
Non-naturally formed pearls or man-made pearls are not created in an oyster shell at all. They are made in machines, and while they can be an attractive addition to one's jewelry box, the hold no value. Man-made pearls are also called faux pearls, fashion pearls, simulated pearls or manufactured pearls.
Man-made pearls are created from various materials including glass, plastic, ceramic, shells and they are normally varnished with a lacquer mixed with fish scales.
Any jewelry expert can tell right away if a pearl is real or fake. They can usually tell the difference by looking through the drill hole. But the average consumer has no way
of really telling the difference. Some recommend the "tooth test". The "tooth test" is a layman's pearl authenticity test. You simply rub a strand of pearls across your front teeth. Real pearls will have a "gritty" texture, while fake pearls will feel very smooth.
But the only sure-fire way to determine the authenticity of a pearl, for those who aren't in the know, is an X-ray machine. An X-ray will be able to determine the difference between a real and naturally produced pearl and a pearl that was cultured.
Not everyone can afford a real pearl necklace. And while there is no question as to which one is better: real or fake, it really depends on your budget. There are some exquisite man-made pearls on the market to make any woman proud to display.
About The Author
Dakota Caudilla, journalist, and website builder Dakota Caudilla lives in Texas. He is the owner and co-editor of http://www.gorgeous-gems.com on which you will find a longer, more detailed version of this article
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