http://pearlnecklaceguide.com A guide to pearls, gems, and jewelry. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:05:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://pearlnecklaceguide.com/why-a-pearl-pendant-is-better/comment-page-1/#comment-186 Pearls Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:05:09 +0000 http://pearlnecklaceguide.com/?p=277#comment-186 I agree with this statement because it exudes understated class and elegance. A pearl pendant can easily evoke the feeling of tranquility, relaxation, and peace. I agree with this statement because it exudes understated class and elegance. A pearl pendant can easily evoke the feeling of tranquility, relaxation, and peace.

]]> http://pearlnecklaceguide.com/blue-lagoon-pearls-by-mikimoto/comment-page-1/#comment-170 Diamonds Poughkeepsie Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:21:52 +0000 http://pearlnecklaceguide.com/?p=274#comment-170 I really liked this post. You write about this topic very well. Natural gemstones are found in nature. Laboratory-created stones, as the name implies, are made in a laboratory. These stones, which also are referred to as laboratory-grown, manufacturer-created, or synthetic, have essentially the same chemical, physical, optical, and visual properties as natural gemstones. By contrast, imitation stones look like natural stones in appearance only, and may be a manmade or natural stones. The basic unit for weighing gemstones is the carat, which is equal to one-fifth (1/5th) of a gram. Carats are divided into 100 units, called points. For example, a half-carat gemstone would weigh .50 carats or 50 points. Gemstone treatments or enhancements refer to the way some gems are treated to better their appearance or durability, or even change their color. Many gemstones are treated in some way. Some enhancements also affect the value of a stone, when measured against a comparable untreated stone. Treatments and/or enhancements should always be disclosed by the seller. I really liked this post. You write about this topic very well. Natural gemstones are found in nature. Laboratory-created stones, as the name implies, are made in a laboratory. These stones, which also are referred to as laboratory-grown, manufacturer-created, or synthetic, have essentially the same chemical, physical, optical, and visual properties as natural gemstones. By contrast, imitation stones look like natural stones in appearance only, and may be a manmade or natural stones. The basic unit for weighing gemstones is the carat, which is equal to one-fifth (1/5th) of a gram. Carats are divided into 100 units, called points. For example, a half-carat gemstone would weigh .50 carats or 50 points. Gemstone treatments or enhancements refer to the way some gems are treated to better their appearance or durability, or even change their color. Many gemstones are treated in some way. Some enhancements also affect the value of a stone, when measured against a comparable untreated stone. Treatments and/or enhancements should always be disclosed by the seller.

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