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Sea Of Cortez Pearls are Rare, Beautiful and Fair Trade

admin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:01:29 +0000

Sea of Cortez Pearls are rare and striking pearls that are cultured in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico, near Guaymas, Mexico. These beautiful and unique pearls come from two species of mollusks - the Panamic Black-Lipped Oyster and the Rainbow-Lipped Oyster. While both of these mollusks can produce incredible pearls, the Rainbow-Lipped Oyster is known for producing unique and unusual colorations and a very high iridescence.

Sea of Cortez pearls are cultured, which means a "shell" bead is carefully inserted in the oyster, and the oyster forms the pearl around this shell. Cultured Cortez Pearls are natural and they are not enhanced in any way. Once removed from the shell, Cortez Pearls are washed with water, then soaked in mineral oil for a short time and dried.

Sea of Cortez pearls can resemble Tahitian pearls, but many feel they are more beautiful then even Tahitians, as they can be even more iridescent and have more color range than Tahitian pearls. In addition to their rarity and striking beauty, Sea of Cortez pearls are the only pearls in the gem industry that qualify for "Fair Trade Gems" status.

Here is a small selection of Sea of Cortez pearls that you can purchase right now through ebay:

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EXOTIC RARE SEA OF CORTEZ HIGH LUSTRE AA+ PEARL
US $129.00

22K SEA OF CORTEZ RICH SILVER COLORFUL PEARL PENDANT
US $299.00

SWEET RARE10x11.8mm SEA OF CORTEZ CHAMPAGNE GOLD PEARL
US $229.00

GORGEOUS 22K CORTEZ RAINBOW MABE PEARL SAPPHIRE PENDANT
US $295.00

39 GORGEOUS SEA OF CORTEZ MULTI COLOR RAINBOW PEARLS
US $3,890.00

ELEGANT 22K SEA OF CORTEZ PEARL DIAMOND XL EARRINGS
US $459.00

RARE 10.1x11.7mm CAL GULF / CORTEZ CHAMPAGNE GOLD PEARL
US $189.00

22K SEA OF CORTEZ RAINBOW PEARL DIAMOND PENDANT
US $299.00

GORGEOUS RARE 22K CORTEZ 10.5mm CHOCOLATE PEARL PENDANT
US $499.00

RARE 22K SEA OF CORTEZ RAINBOW PEARL DIAMOND PENDANT
US $289.00

EXOTIC RARE SEA OF CORTEZ CHAMPAGNE SILVER PEARL
US $129.00

STUNNING 18K CORTEZ CHAMPAGNE PEARL & DIAMOND EARRINGS
US $459.00

How To Care For Your Pearls and Gems

admin — Mon, 12 May 2008 05:00:17 +0000

The following are some jewelry safeguards from the Gemological Institute of America:

According to GIA experts, chemicals found in everyday substances like hairspray, lotions, perfumes, or other cosmetics can damage the nacre of your dazzling pearl and can corrode the alloys in that shiny setting.

Light and heat can affect a colored gemstone's durability and color. It also can fade and weaken some gemstones, such as amethyst, kunzite, topaz and pink conch-shell cameos. Pearls and other delicate materials, like ivory, will bleach under extreme exposure to light. Other gems, especially amber, can darken over time when exposed to too much light.

Soft gems, such as pearls, can easily be scratched. GIA suggests using an unused makeup brush and warm, soapy water. Lay the pearls on a towel to dry. The wet string can stretch and attract dirt so don't touch a string of pearls until they are completely dry. Pearls worn every few days should be restrung once a year.

Jewelry should never be tossed into a drawer or on top of a dresser -- that's a recipe for scratches and fractured gems. Most jewelry pieces come in a box or pouch from the store, which is a perfect place to keep them.

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7-8mm GENUINE black cultured pearl necklace 18"(45cm)
US $.01

Exquisite 8-9mm REAL white cultured pearl necklace 18
US $.35

18"(45cm) GENUINE white 7-8mm cultured pearl necklace
US $.01

Beautiful 8-9 black freshwater cultured pearl necklace
US $.20

Women's Jewelry Cultured Pearl Necklace Shell Pendant
US $.38

AAA+ 9-10mm Chocolate Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace
US $.99

Akoya Bracelets

admin — Thu, 01 May 2008 23:29:10 +0000

Akoya pearls are cultured in the akoya oyster, which are mainly farmed in China and Japan. Akoyas are known for their luster, and they are considered to be the "classic" pearl. Akoya pearls are usually white or cream colored, with overtone colors of rose, silver, or cream.

Akoya pearls tend to be small, ranging in size from about 2 to 11 millimeters. They also tend to be the most consistently round and near-round pearls, which makes them ideal for matching pearl jewelry sets such as necklace and earring sets.

Clicking on the links below will open a detailed description of the selected piece of jewelry in a new window on eBay.

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8-9mm Exquisite akoya white cultured pearl bracelet
US $5.50

Pretty 2Rows brown Akoya Cultured Pearl Bracelet 8mm
US $.01

Charming 5 Strands White Akoya Pearl Bracelet AAA+
US $12.95

Pretty 2Rows brown Akoya Cultured Pearl Bracelet 7-8mm
US $.01

15MM WHITE AKOYA SHELL PEARL BRACELETS 8.5"
US $12.99

8-9MM 3 POWS CHOCOLATE AKOYA PEARLS BRACELETS 7" 14K
US $19.00

18-35MM WHITE AKOYA SHELL PEARL BRACELETS 8"
US $19.99

4ROWS 5.5-6.5MM WHITE AKOYA PEARL BRACELETS 7"
US $7.00

3ROWS FASHION BLACK WHITE AKOYA PEARL BRACELETS
US $15.00

Pretty 2Rows brown Akoya Cultured Pearl Bracelet 7-8mm
US $.01

GENUINE AAA 8-9MM 7.5"WHITE AKOYA PEARL BRACELETS 14K
US $14.99

RARE AAA 8-9MM WHITE AKOYA PEARL BRACELETS 7.5" 14K
US $14.99

3 ROW AMAZING 8-9MM WHITE AKOYA PEARLS BRACELETS 7"
US $19.00

WONDERFUL 3 ROW 7MM PINK AKOYA PEARLS BRACELETS
US $.01

4 ROW GENUINE 7-8MM WHITE AKOYA PEARLS BRACELETS 7.5"
US $19.00

2 ROWS GENUINE WHITE 7.5" 7-8MM PEARL AKOYA BRACELETS
US $9.99

RARE AAA 8-9MM 7.5" WHITE AKOYA PEARL BRACELETS 14K
US $14.99

BEAUTIFUL AAA 8-9MM WHITE AKOYA PEARL BRACELETS 7.5"14K
US $14.00

Pretty 2Rows brown Akoya Cultured Pearl Bracelet 7-8mm
US $.99

Pretty 2Rows brown Akoya Cultured Pearl Bracelet 8-9mm
US $.95

Akoya Pearls

admin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:50:22 +0000

Akoya pearls are cultured in the Akoya oyster, which are mainly farmed in China and Japan. Akoyas are known for their luster, and they are considered to be the "classic" pearl. Akoya pearls are usually white or cream colored, with overtone colors of rose, silver, or cream. Akoya pearls tend to be small, ranging in size from about 2 to 11 millimeters. They also tend to be the most consistently round and near-round pearls, which makes them ideal for matching pearl jewelry sets such as necklace and earring sets.

Clicking on the links below will open a detailed description of the selected piece of jewelry in a new window on eBay.

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