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Pearl Jewelry - The Story of Pearl Hunters

Posted by whoyg2827 on Friday, November 12, 2010 3:29:18 AM
As long as pearl jewelry have been known to people, they have been a highly sought commodity for their beauty. It's only in recent times however that the industry has taken the hunt for the perfect pearl to a whole different level. Today, the shiny orbs that we see on in display in jewelry stores have actually almost always been grown in farms.

That's a far cry from the dangerous extraction and collection methods used before the invention of modern technology. In the past, not more than 100 years ago, the only way to retrieve pearls was by diving in lakes, floods and the ocean to pick them up, one at the time. The unfortunate divers who'se job it was to do this, were often poor and lured by the relative large sums they could get. The diver would sometimes have to dive as deep as 100 feet on one single breath of air. In order to preserve air and to stay submerged the longest, the divers would hold on to heavy stones on the way down.

Naturally, this dangerous activity was reserved for the desperate or the powerless - in many cases slaves or extremely poor peasents. Today, this method is all but obsolete in most places of the world. The cheaper cultured pearls have become popular and are many times the only pearls available to the consumer.

There are however still a few isolated areas that practice this old art of pearl diving. Some of the finest natural pearl speciments come from the gulf of Bahrain. Here, divers still risk their health to retrieve what are considered the top of the crop in the world. In fact, Bahrain wants no part of the sale of cultured pearls, banned from trade. Bahrain is one of the few places on earth that does an active job in trying to preserve the natural habitat and waters from pollution.

It's an interesting story and one that continues to fascinate buyers around the world. Somehow, the beauty of the pearl grows when it's been retrieved from the depth of the ocean.
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Buying Pearl Jewelry Without Being Ripped Off

Posted by whoyg2827 on Friday, November 12, 2010 3:26:47 AM
Buying pearl jewelry can be fun, exciting and confusing. Whether you're considering a gift of pearl jewelry for someone special or as a treat for yourself, take some time to learn the terms used in the industry. Here's some information to help you get the best quality pearl jewelry for your money, whether you're shopping in a traditional brick and mortar store or online.

Pearls

Natural or real pearls are made by oysters and other mollusks. Cultured pearls also are grown by mollusks, but with human intervention; that is, an irritant introduced into the shells causes a pearl to grow. Imitation pearls are man-made with glass, plastic, or organic materials.

Because natural pearls are very rare, most pearls used in jewelry are either cultured or imitation pearls. Cultured pearls, because they are made by oysters or mollusks, usually are more expensive than imitation pears. A cultured pearl's value is largely based on its size, usually stated in millimeters, and the quality of its nacre coating, which give it luster. Jewelers should tell your if the pearls are cultured or imitation. Some black, bronze, gold, purple, blue and orange pearls, whether natural or cultured, occur that way in nature; some, however, are dyed through various processes. Jewelers should tell you whether the colored pearls are naturally colored, dyed or irradiated.

Clams, oysters, mussels and many other mollusks with limy shells are known to produce pearls. But very few kinds yield gem pearls of jeweler's quality. The pearl is an abnormal growth of mother-of-pearl, or nacre, imbedded in the soft bodies of these shellfish. It is built up, layer upon layer, in the same way as nacre is added to the lining of the growing shell and always has the same color and luster. For example, over the country, hundreds of good-sized pearls are found each year in the oysters we eat. Unfortunately these have no commercial value regardless of whether they have been cooked or not because they are dull opaque white or purple like the shell of the parent oyster. In recent times almost all pearls of gem quality come from the oriental pearl oyster which has a bright shimmering translucent nacre.

A pearl starts growing when some irritating foreign substance such as a sand grain, bit of mud, parasite or other object becomes lodged in the shell-producing gland called the mantle. Pearls formed in the soft flesh where nacre can be added on all sides are most likely to be spherical and the most highly prized. By far the great majority are flattened or variously distorted and have little value. Size, color, luster and freedom from flaws are other essential qualities. Unlike other gems, such as diamonds, pearls have an average life of only about 50 years. In time the small amount of water in a pearl's make-up is lost and its surface cracks. Because they are mostly lime, necklaces which are worn often are injured by the acid secretions of the human skin.
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Pearl Jewelry - The Story of Pearl Hunters

Posted by whoyg2827 on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 4:26:20 AM

As long as pearl jewelry have been known to people, they have been a highly sought commodity for their beauty. It's only in recent times however that the industry has taken the hunt for the perfect pearl to a whole different level. Today, the shiny orbs that we see on in display in jewelry stores have actually almost always been grown in farms.

That's a far cry from the dangerous extraction and collection methods used before the invention of modern technology. In the past, not more than 100 years ago, the only way to retrieve pearls was by diving in lakes, floods and the ocean to pick them up, one at the time. The unfortunate divers who'se job it was to do this, were often poor and lured by the relative large sums they could get. The diver would sometimes have to dive as deep as 100 feet on one single breath of air. In order to preserve air and to stay submerged the longest, the divers would hold on to heavy stones on the way down.

Naturally, this dangerous activity was reserved for the desperate or the powerless - in many cases slaves or extremely poor peasents. Today, this method is all but obsolete in most places of the world. The cheaper cultured pearls have become popular and are many times the only pearls available to the consumer.

There are however still a few isolated areas that practice this old art of pearl diving. Some of the finest natural pearl speciments come from the gulf of Bahrain. Here, divers still risk their health to retrieve what are considered the top of the crop in the world. In fact, Bahrain wants no part of the sale of cultured pearls, banned from trade. Bahrain is one of the few places on earth that does an active job in trying to preserve the natural habitat and waters from pollution.

It's an interesting story and one that continues to fascinate buyers around the world. Somehow, the beauty of the pearl grows when it's been retrieved from the depth of the ocean.
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Buying Pearl Jewelry Without Being Ripped Off

Posted by whoyg2827 on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 4:22:39 AM
Buying pearl jewelry can be fun, exciting and confusing. Whether you're considering a gift of pearl jewelry for someone special or as a treat for yourself, take some time to learn the terms used in the industry. Here's some information to help you get the best quality pearl jewelry for your money, whether you're shopping in a traditional brick and mortar store or online.

Pearls

Natural or real pearls are made by oysters and other mollusks. Cultured pearls also are grown by mollusks, but with human intervention; that is, an irritant introduced into the shells causes a pearl to grow. Imitation pearls are man-made with glass, plastic, or organic materials.

Because natural pearls are very rare, most pearls used in jewelry are either cultured or imitation pearls. Cultured pearls, because they are made by oysters or mollusks, usually are more expensive than imitation pears. A cultured pearl's value is largely based on its size, usually stated in millimeters, and the quality of its nacre coating, which give it luster. Jewelers should tell your if the pearls are cultured or imitation. Some black, bronze, gold, purple, blue and orange pearls, whether natural or cultured, occur that way in nature; some, however, are dyed through various processes. Jewelers should tell you whether the colored pearls are naturally colored, dyed or irradiated.

Clams, oysters, mussels and many other mollusks with limy shells are known to produce pearls. But very few kinds yield gem pearls of jeweler's quality. The pearl is an abnormal growth of mother-of-pearl, or nacre, imbedded in the soft bodies of these shellfish. It is built up, layer upon layer, in the same way as nacre is added to the lining of the growing shell and always has the same color and luster. For example, over the country, hundreds of good-sized pearls are found each year in the oysters we eat. Unfortunately these have no commercial value regardless of whether they have been cooked or not because they are dull opaque white or purple like the shell of the parent oyster. In recent times almost all pearls of gem quality come from the oriental pearl oyster which has a bright shimmering translucent nacre.

A pearl starts growing when some irritating foreign substance such as a sand grain, bit of mud, parasite or other object becomes lodged in the shell-producing gland called the mantle. Pearls formed in the soft flesh where nacre can be added on all sides are most likely to be spherical and the most highly prized. By far the great majority are flattened or variously distorted and have little value. Size, color, luster and freedom from flaws are other essential qualities. Unlike other gems, such as diamonds, pearls have an average life of only about 50 years. In time the small amount of water in a pearl's make-up is lost and its surface cracks. Because they are mostly lime, necklaces which are worn often are injured by the acid secretions of the human skin.
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Ranking GOP members of six

Posted by whoyg2827 on Monday, November 09, 2009 9:22:13 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators on Monday demanded additional studies on the cost and job impact of a climate bill before it is voted on by a key committee, exposing the sharp partisan divide in Congress over legislation aimed at pearl jewelry addressing global warming.

Ranking GOP members of six Senate committees that are playing a part in crafting an overall bill to cut greenhouse gases said that an Environmental Protection Agency analysis was unsatisfactory, although supporters of the bill called it an exhaustive examination.

Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., co-sponsor of the biwa pearl climate bill, which is before her Environment and Public Works Committee, said she plans to press ahead with consideration of the measure on Tuesday, even as GOP panel members threatened to boycott the proceedings.

In a letter to Boxer, the akoya pearl Republicans warned that failure to accommodate GOP senators seeking further studies "would severely damage rather than help" the chances of getting the bipartisan support needed to get a bill through the Senate.

The Democratic bill calls for imposing mandatory caps on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and industrial facilities and cutting emissions by 20 percent by 2020. Polluters would be given emission allowances that they could trade among themselves to ease the economic effect of the transition from fossil fuels.
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Paul Bourdett

Posted by whoyg2827 on Monday, November 09, 2009 9:20:23 PM
Our guest pick this week comes from Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak, whose fantasy team in Yahoo's 12-team mayors' league isn't having quite the same success as the first-place Minnesota Vikings. Rybak's sleeper this week is hometown hero Sidney Rice. "Sidney has emerged as Brett Favre’s go-to receiver," he notes. "After consecutive 100-yard receiving weeks, look for him to pearl wholesale be Lambeau leaping at least once when Favre returns to his old stomping grounds in Green Bay next week." Projection: 5 rec, 80 yds, 1 TD.

We'll be back next Thursday with another round of Sunday Sleepers. Who are your sleeper picks for this week? Leave a comment below.

Fantasy football championships are won by scooping up un-sexy free agents to fill your team’s holes. And if you’d taken our advice last week, you might have enjoyed TDs from waiver wire denizens Austin Collie and Laurence Maroney, or 90 total yards from wheat pearl deep sleeper Justin Fargas.

This week, we bring you another set of unheralded picks. First up: Running back LeSean McCoy of the Eagles. We recommended the rookie back in Week 6 and he proved a bust. But in Week 8 he faces the Giants, who've allowed a fairly generous 105 rushing yards to opponents this year. More importantly, it's looking like Philly's Brian Westbrook won't play as he recovers from a concussion. If McCoy starts, expect a very productive day. Projection: 20 carries, 80 yds, 1 TD.

Scott Swanay of FantasyFootballSherpa.com likes Packers’ tight end Donald Lee. "With teammate Jermichael Finley unlikely to play due to a knee injury, this solid vet should see more opportunities,” he says. “The Packers will be forced to akoya pearl rely on their passing game even more than usual due to Minnesota's stout run defense.” Projection: 5 Rec, 60 Yds, 1 TD.

Paul Bourdett of RotoExperts.com recommends Marc Bulger of the Rams. "He's more of deep-league sleeper but if the six-team bye week has left the QB cupboard bare, you might want to consider," he says. "He'll be facing a Lions squad that ranks second to last in fantasy points ceded to opposing QBs -- 26.6 points per game in standard scoring formats." Projection: 225 yds, 2 TD, 1 Int.

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We'll be back next Thursday

Posted by whoyg2827 on Monday, November 09, 2009 9:19:40 PM
Fantasy football championships are won by scooping up un-sexy free agents to fill your team’s holes. And if you’d taken our advice last week, you might have enjoyed TDs from waiver wire denizens Austin Collie and Laurence Maroney, or 90 total yards from wheat pearl deep sleeper Justin Fargas.

This week, we bring you another set of unheralded picks. First up: Running back LeSean McCoy of the Eagles. We recommended the rookie back in Week 6 and he proved a bust. But in Week 8 he faces the Giants, who've allowed a fairly generous 105 rushing yards to opponents this year. More importantly, it's looking like Philly's Brian Westbrook won't play as he recovers from a concussion. If McCoy starts, expect a very productive day. Projection: 20 carries, 80 yds, 1 TD.

Scott Swanay of FantasyFootballSherpa.com likes Packers’ tight end Donald Lee. "With teammate Jermichael Finley unlikely to play due to a knee injury, this solid vet should see more opportunities,” he says. “The Packers will be forced to akoya pearl rely on their passing game even more than usual due to Minnesota's stout run defense.” Projection: 5 Rec, 60 Yds, 1 TD.

Paul Bourdett of RotoExperts.com recommends Marc Bulger of the Rams. "He's more of deep-league sleeper but if the six-team bye week has left the QB cupboard bare, you might want to consider," he says. "He'll be facing a Lions squad that ranks second to last in fantasy points ceded to opposing QBs -- 26.6 points per game in standard scoring formats." Projection: 225 yds, 2 TD, 1 Int.

Our guest pick this week comes from Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak, whose fantasy team in Yahoo's 12-team mayors' league isn't having quite the same success as the first-place Minnesota Vikings. Rybak's sleeper this week is hometown hero Sidney Rice. "Sidney has emerged as Brett Favre’s go-to receiver," he notes. "After consecutive 100-yard receiving weeks, look for him to pearl wholesale be Lambeau leaping at least once when Favre returns to his old stomping grounds in Green Bay next week." Projection: 5 rec, 80 yds, 1 TD.

We'll be back next Thursday with another round of Sunday Sleepers. Who are your sleeper picks for this week? Leave a comment below.
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Our guest pick this week

Posted by whoyg2827 on Monday, November 09, 2009 9:19:08 PM
Fantasy football championships are won by scooping up un-sexy free agents to fill your team’s holes. And if you’d taken our advice last week, you might have enjoyed TDs from waiver wire denizens Austin Collie and Laurence Maroney, or 90 total yards from wheat pearl deep sleeper Justin Fargas.

This week, we bring you another set of unheralded picks. First up: Running back LeSean McCoy of the Eagles. We recommended the rookie back in Week 6 and he proved a bust. But in Week 8 he faces the Giants, who've allowed a fairly generous 105 rushing yards to opponents this year. More importantly, it's looking like Philly's Brian Westbrook won't play as he recovers from a concussion. If McCoy starts, expect a very productive day. Projection: 20 carries, 80 yds, 1 TD.

Scott Swanay of FantasyFootballSherpa.com likes Packers’ tight end Donald Lee. "With teammate Jermichael Finley unlikely to play due to a knee injury, this solid vet should see more opportunities,” he says. “The Packers will be forced to akoya pearl rely on their passing game even more than usual due to Minnesota's stout run defense.” Projection: 5 Rec, 60 Yds, 1 TD.

Paul Bourdett of RotoExperts.com recommends Marc Bulger of the Rams. "He's more of deep-league sleeper but if the six-team bye week has left the QB cupboard bare, you might want to consider," he says. "He'll be facing a Lions squad that ranks second to last in fantasy points ceded to opposing QBs -- 26.6 points per game in standard scoring formats." Projection: 225 yds, 2 TD, 1 Int.

Our guest pick this week comes from Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak, whose fantasy team in Yahoo's 12-team mayors' league isn't having quite the same success as the first-place Minnesota Vikings. Rybak's sleeper this week is hometown hero Sidney Rice. "Sidney has emerged as Brett Favre’s go-to receiver," he notes. "After consecutive 100-yard receiving weeks, look for him to pearl wholesale be Lambeau leaping at least once when Favre returns to his old stomping grounds in Green Bay next week." Projection: 5 rec, 80 yds, 1 TD.

We'll be back next Thursday with another round of Sunday Sleepers. Who are your sleeper picks for this week? Leave a comment below.
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Fantasy football championships

Posted by whoyg2827 on Monday, November 09, 2009 9:18:48 PM
Fantasy football championships are won by scooping up un-sexy free agents to fill your team’s holes. And if you’d taken our advice last week, you might have enjoyed TDs from waiver wire denizens Austin Collie and Laurence Maroney, or 90 total yards from wheat pearl deep sleeper Justin Fargas.

This week, we bring you another set of unheralded picks. First up: Running back LeSean McCoy of the Eagles. We recommended the rookie back in Week 6 and he proved a bust. But in Week 8 he faces the Giants, who've allowed a fairly generous 105 rushing yards to opponents this year. More importantly, it's looking like Philly's Brian Westbrook won't play as he recovers from a concussion. If McCoy starts, expect a very productive day. Projection: 20 carries, 80 yds, 1 TD.

Scott Swanay of FantasyFootballSherpa.com likes Packers’ tight end Donald Lee. "With teammate Jermichael Finley unlikely to play due to a knee injury, this solid vet should see more opportunities,” he says. “The Packers will be forced to akoya pearl rely on their passing game even more than usual due to Minnesota's stout run defense.” Projection: 5 Rec, 60 Yds, 1 TD.

Paul Bourdett of RotoExperts.com recommends Marc Bulger of the Rams. "He's more of deep-league sleeper but if the six-team bye week has left the QB cupboard bare, you might want to consider," he says. "He'll be facing a Lions squad that ranks second to last in fantasy points ceded to opposing QBs -- 26.6 points per game in standard scoring formats." Projection: 225 yds, 2 TD, 1 Int.

Our guest pick this week comes from Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak, whose fantasy team in Yahoo's 12-team mayors' league isn't having quite the same success as the first-place Minnesota Vikings. Rybak's sleeper this week is hometown hero Sidney Rice. "Sidney has emerged as Brett Favre’s go-to receiver," he notes. "After consecutive 100-yard receiving weeks, look for him to pearl wholesale be Lambeau leaping at least once when Favre returns to his old stomping grounds in Green Bay next week." Projection: 5 rec, 80 yds, 1 TD.

We'll be back next Thursday with another round of Sunday Sleepers. Who are your sleeper picks for this week? Leave a comment below.
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