Day: 23 February 2013

Pearls of wisdom – A guide to pearls

There are 3 main types of pearls; natural, cultured & synthetic. The differences are as follows: Natural – Natural pearls are extremely rare. They occur when grit enters the oyster (or mussel) & is then coated with ‘nacre’. This is the same material as the inside of the shell is made from. The oyster does […]