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Jenny Rabell Leather, Metal Base, River Pearls, Metal Brooch Sale Price: $42.00  |
DescriptionLEATHER, CRISTAL STONES, VARIOUS SHAPED COLOR STONES, METAL BROOCH. |
Rivers Pearl
 NWT KATE SPADE Moon River PEARLS Double Bow PEARL GOLD Necklace 32L STRAND US $99.00 
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 NWT Kate Spade Gold Plated Bow Moon River Pearls Ring Size 6 US $37.50
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 NWOT Joan Rivers Triple Strand Pearl Necklace Three Necklace in one RETIRED $79 US $53.90
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 NWOT JOAN RIVERS Pearl NECKLACE RETIRED $ LAST ONE US $53.90
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 JOAN RIVERS GREEN PEARL CRYSTAL NECKLACE RETIRED $45 US $27.49
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 JOAN RIVERS Purple PEARL CRYSTAL NECKLACE RETIRED $45 US $27.50
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 Joan Rivers Empress Marie Lily of Valley Black Enamel Pearl Egg Necklace US $79.00
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 NWOT Joan Rivers Peach or Lavender Pearl Crystal Floral Clip ER RETIRED $69 US $42.90
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 NWT Kate Spade Gold Plated Bow Moon River Pearls Ring Size 7 US $37.50
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 JOAN RIVERS✿RARE✿124 LONG LUXURIOUS GLASS PEARL NECKLACE✿INDIVIDUALLY KNOTTED US $99.00
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 Exquisite JOAN RIVERS Lily of The Valley BEE Brooch with Simulated PEARLS NIB US $58.00
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 JOAN RIVERS MOTHER OF PEARL HAMMERED DISC GT NECKLACE MAKE OFFER FREE SHIP US $60.00
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 Gorgeous Joan Rivers Rhinestone Large Faux Pearl 42 Long Necklace Goldtone NICE US $69.99
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 JOAN RIVERS MAGNETIC RHINESTONE CLASP PEARL NECKLACE US $55.00
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 JOAN RIVERS DESIGNER BLUE CLEAR CRYSTAL PEARL BOW PIN US $59.49
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 Joan Rivers 4 Strand Adjustable Necklace Faux Pearl Glass Mix Match Bracelet 44 US $59.99
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 JOAN RIVERS MAGNETIC RHINESTONE PEARL NECKLACE BRACELET US $45.00
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 Joan Rivers Signed Pearl and Rhinestones Egg Pendant 34 Chain Necklace US $39.95
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 JOAN RIVERS FAUX PEARL RHINESTONE MALTESE CROSS PIN US $45.00
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 Elegant Glass Bead Pearl Necklace by JOAN RIVERS QVC US $48.50
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 Estate Costume Joan Rivers Starfish Enamel Rhinestone Pearl Blush Peridot Pin US $39.47
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 Estate Costume Joan Rivers Gray Steel Color Pearl 75mm Fancy Magnetic Clasp 28 US $38.47
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 Joan Rivers Glass Faux Pearl Aurora Borealis Necklace Bracelet Earrings Set US $36.50
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 Exquisite JOAN RIVERS Silver Tone Crystal Pearl Pin Brooch US $85.00
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 JOAN RIVERS Raised Faux Pearl Enamel Swarovski Crystal BUMBLE BEE Brooch US $58.00
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 JOAN RIVERS TEARDROP MOTHER OF PEARL DISC EARRINGS MAKE OFFER FREE SHIP US $29.50
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 Rhinestone Jewelry Set Faux Pearl Designer Signed JOAN RIVERS Wedding Party US $89.00
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 Signed Joan Rivers Egg Brooch Pin Imperial Crown Rhinestones Pearls Blue Green US $58.98
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 JOAN RIVERS RHINESTONE STAR FAUX PEARL HAND KNOTTED DOUBLE STRAND BRACELET US $40.80
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 Gorgeous JOAN RIVERS 5 Strand Copper Pearl Crystal Bead Necklace NEW US $34.99
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 Estate Costume Joan Rivers White Heart Pearl and Rhinestone Bow Clip Earrings US $29.47
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 NEW Joan Rivers 5 Strand Mother of Pearl Seed Bead Necklace US $42.00
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 Joan Rivers Gold Tone Faux Pearl Black Orange Cab Rhinestone Brooch Pin 25 US $30.00
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 Joan Rivers Necklace Bracelet Earrings Set Faux Pearl Glass Bead Peachy Pink US $32.00
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 Joan Rivers Enamel Faux Pearl Dove Bird Pin Brooch US $29.95
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 Gorgeous JOAN RIVERS Cafe Au Lait GRAY Pearl Necklace with Egg Clasp NEW US $42.00
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 NEW SIGNED JOAN RIVERS COUTURE BIB NECKLACE NEUTRAL PEARLS CRYSTALS US $44.99
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 NIB Joan Rivers Silver Green Pearl Abalone Pin US $42.00
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 Joan Rivers Four Pearl Blue Green Pink Gold Crystal Necklace 30 NEW US $32.99
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 JOAN RIVERS LARGE FAUX PEARL MALTESE CROSS PIN US $42.50
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 Joan Rivers Goldtone Faux Pearl Oval Clip Earrings 1 US $28.00
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 COLDWATER CREEK BRONZETONE RIVER OF PEARLS 68 FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE US $28.00
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 JOAN RIVERS Gold Tone Navy Faux Pearl Knocker Earrings US $29.00
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 JOAN RIVERS Gold Tone Faux Grey Pearl Earrings US $29.00
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 Joan Rivers Nesting cafe au lait Pearls Egg Clasp Necklace 28 NEW US $29.99
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 Joan Rivers 2 Strand Faux Pearl Heart Clasp Necklace CAT RESCUE US $44.99
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Pearls 101 - Pearl Formation, Distinction, Value and Care
Pearl Formation
Pearls are considered as organic gems, as they are created by living creatures. It is characterized as a hard object that is produced inside the soft tissue of a mollusk shell. It is composed of calcium carbonate in very little crystalline form which is called nacre. This material is deposited in concentric layers, and has the same material as the shell of the mollusk.
The natural process starts when a mollusk encounters an irritating microscopic object trapped within its folds. Then it will start coating the object with nacre to produce pearl. Ideally, a pearl should be round and smooth, but there are also irregularly shaped ones, which are called "baroque pearls".
Pearl Distinction
Do you know how to distinguish a freshwater from a saltwater pearl? They may look somewhat similar, but they come from different sources. Saltwater pearls are formed inside pearl oysters, which lives in tropical oceans. These are called Akoya, Tahitian, or South Sea pearls. On the other hand, freshwater pearls are formed inside mussels living in rivers, lakes or ponds.
Jewelers can tell if the pearl is natural or cultivated by running an x-ray in the gem lab. If the pearl reveals a nucleus in the x-ray, it is a natural saltwater pearl. If there is no nucleus present, but instead there are irregular and dark inner spots that indicate a visible cavity, then the pearl is cultured in freshwater. Natural pearls are usually sold using carat weight, while cultured pearls are sold in millimeters depending on their size.
Pearl Value
The value of the pearl depends upon its luster, size, color, lack of flaw and good symmetry. Among these, luster is the most important one. Luster depends upon the refraction and reflection of light from its translucent layers. This can be unique in each pearl where the more layers of the iridescent nacre there are, the finer the luster.
Definitely, the bigger the pearl the more expensive it is. Also, if the shape is perfectly round, it is very rare and valued. In terms of color, the black pearl is more expensive than their white counterpart.
Pearl Care
Pearls are made into necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants and even rings. It is a gemstone that is truly beautiful and splendid. If you bought some freshwater cultured pearls lately, it is important to know how you should clean and care for it. These are some tips for you to follow:
1. Put your pearls on after applying your make-up, perfume and lotion.
2. Wipe it with a soft cloth (lint-free) as you take them off. This cloth may be dry or damp. If damp, the pearls should be air dried before storing it.
3. If it gets dirty, clean your pearls with mild soap and water. Never clean it with solutions that contain harsh ingredients.
4. Do not use abrasive cleaners or rough cloth. Both can wear away the nacre coating fast.
5. Do not store pearls beside other jewelries, as they can be scratched easily. Keep it in a special corner of your jewelry box or place them in a soft little bag individually.
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