Natural Pearls form when an irritant like a parasite works its way into an oyster, mussel, or clam. As a defense mechanism, mollusks deploy a fluid is used to coat the irritant. After layer upon layer of this coating is deposited, a lustrous pearl is formed from the fluid called nacre.
Just like the organic process, a cultured pearl undergoes the same process. The only difference is that the irritant is a surgically implanted bead or piece of shell called Mother of Pearl. This nuclei are most often formed from mussel shells. Quality cultured pearls require a sufficient amount of time of up to 3 years for a thick layer of nacre to be deposited. however, this does result in a beautiful quality pearl.
When looking for jewelers inn Temecula, it doesn’t hurt to enquire within the location whether such pearls are in stock or available for custom jewelry design. At Gems N’ Loans they often have 50% off sales on Gems and precious stones. This month on June happens to be pearls.
While it is perfectly true that the best pearl jewelry is expensive, that’s not the whole story. The price of pearls does tend to go up somewhat over time, but it’s really the quality of the pearls that dictates basic prices.
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One of the most significant moments that is marked by Gems N’ Loans jewelry, is a wedding anniversary. This is an occasion when the ornament has an everlasting symbolic value. The full band, or a band with 3 or 5 stones is the traditional ring to celebrate anniversaries, which is easily adaptable in terms of style and design to rings received in the past.
Another emotionally rich event is certainly the birth of a child, the birthday jewel, a gift for the mother that marks an unforgettable moment to be passed on from generation to another. For example, a piece of jewelry that complements a set or satisfies a secret wish, is a keepsake that will never be forgotten.
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Buy Jewelry Like a Jeweler
It has been said never to look at a diamond in the sunlight. And don’t trust a jeweler who insists that you should see it in the sun. This is the oldest trick in the book. Every diamond, no matter how poorly cut, sparkles wildly in the sun once it’s clean. Do not trust this jeweler, and, in my opinion, don’t buy from them. It is true that a diamond should shine, but your jeweler shouldn’t be selling you on its luster.
People buy diamonds in Africa that are laser engrave mined in Canada. No responsible Temecula jeweler can guarantee that your stone is not a blood diamond, because they are essentially too easy to manipulate and too hard to track. Keep in mind paying a premium for a conflict free diamond is probably a waste of money. Sotheby’s recently sold a 56 carat pink diamond for $83 million, they admitted that the stone was from Africa and that they had no information on the exact geographic origin.
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An engagement ring signifies a huge milestone in a relationship, therefore it's a purchase anyone taking that next step wants to get just right. According to The Knot's 2015 Real Weddings Study, which surveyed 18,000 US brides and grooms married that year, Americans are spending an average of $5,871 on a ring. While the rule of spending two to three month's worth of salary on a ring is long outdated, couples should still seriously consider finances before buying a ring.
At Gems N’ Loans in Temecula our master jeweler will have your existing jewelry under the loupe for appraisal or maybe to craft custom peice you have been dreaming of. This will ensure all detail can be discusses to the full monetary potential or costs involved based on the condition and fair market value.
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