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Pearl Types; It makes a Difference (1 of 3)

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There are three main types of Pearls; Natural (Freshwater and Seawater), Cultured and Synthetic. These are all commonly used in Pearl Necklaces and Pearl Earrings

Synthetic or man-made Pearls are clearly less desirable as they have been manufactured in a laboratory.

Laboratory conditions somewhat remove natures random variation which makes natural pearls so appealing. Instead of slightly different Pearl colour shades, shapes and sizes, Synthetic Pearls are constant and uniform.

With such standardisation, Synthetic Pearls no longer have the unique “X” factor, which makes Natural Pearls so appealing and desirable.

 

Why are Pearls so Attractive and Timeless?

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Pearls were one of the first gems to be highly valued by man.

Fresh out of the shell, a pearl could be worn and admired without any polishing, fashioning or cutting.

Because of their mysterious creation in the body of a mollusc in a shell, early civilizations attributed magical powers to Pearls.

Pearls are a timeless Gem, highly treasured across all communities, countries and cultures, probably because they are formed by one of nature’s most miraculous methods of creation.

 

About Ruby Gemstones

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Ruby Gemstones are part of the corundum family.

The best source is reportedly Burma, however it is also mined in Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Kenya, Madagascar and Thailand.

Ruby Gemstones are made of Aluminum Oxide and Chromium; they melt at 2,050 degrees C and their hardness (resistance to scratching) is 9 on the Moh’s scale, making them one of the hardness Gemstones discovered.

However, what makes Ruby Gemstones so desirable is their seductive colour and rarity.

   

Where do Ajoite Crystals come from?

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Ajoite is one of the most beautiful, loving and joyous crystals.

It was first found identified at Ajo in Arizona where it was discovered by the Papago Indians and highly valued as a bringer of purity and peace.

Up until the early 1960's it was thought to be the only occurrence of this mineral. In fact it had been found, but not correctly identified,  in 1947 at Messina (now called Musina) in the far North of South Africa.

Only when a second pocket was discovered in 1960 was it correctly identified. The last discovery was in 1991 at the Messina mine in excess of 4000 foot below the surface. Since then the mine has been closed due to the very dangerous conditions. It is highly unlikely that the mine will ever be opened again. As a result of this the Ajoite crystals, which are much prized by mineral collectors, are virtually impossible to obtain.

 

What is the Coral made of?

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PE0050BLike Pearls, Coral comes from water and chemically, both Pearls and Coral are closely related with each other.

Pearls and Coral both consist of more than 90 per cent calcium carbonate and both are a miraculous thing that nature, created over time.

Corals grow in nature in a wide range of colours from red to white and from blue and brown to black. The most popular are the red hues such as pale pink or salmon, all the way out to a deep dark red.

G.A.E.A. hold a large variety of Unique Coral and Pearl Necklaces, in a variety of colours and combinations with Gemstones. The Photo shows our Cream Pearl and Red Coral earrings (Stock Ref PE0050)

   

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