Have you read up on the life cycle of mollusks? If not, click here are read the fascinating story. This reproductive cycle must be maintained within the cultured pearl industry so pearl farmers have mollusks to nucleate to create pearls. So, how old do mollusks need to be to create pearls? India RowsI am a …
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If you have not yet read my last post on Mollusks Go Mobile, I explained the life cycle of freshwater mussels and how important it is to have fish for the development and mobility of freshwater mollusks. Now, for a bit more info on cultured pearls and fish. India RowsI am a modern day treasure …
Freshwater mollusks are pretty sedentary creature, right? They have a foot which they can extend from their body but it is used mainly for burrowing down in the watery bottom or lakes or rivers, not for mobility. So, have you ever wondered why the hard shell mussels are not all piled together? If they are …
Today I want to talk about the loss of a Hollywood legend. Lauren Bacall was known for her beauty and her distinct husky voice. She started her career as a model and her first film break came opposite Humphrey Bogart in the 1944 film, To Have and Have Not. She and Bogart went on to …
We have an update from our black pearl farm! Yes, as we live our day-to-day lives with work, school drop-offs and more remember that some people are living in paradise. It is winter in French Polynesia. Brrr… Lows average 75 degrees this time of year and can go as low as 68! Time to wrap …
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What is possible with pearls? That is what we asked the Metal Arts Guild! We know that, in life, anything is possible with pearls. So we asked Georgia artists, what can they create or make possible with pearls? We are thrilled to show off these possibilities in upcoming art shows! India RowsI am a modern …
Angelina Jolie was named an honorary dame this week and I am loving the images. The queen in her pearls and Angelina Jolie in her pearls. Pearls are jewelry fit for a queen… and a mom, a humanitarian and a movie star. India RowsI am a modern day treasure hunter who travels the world for …
It is October and time to for our Pink Pearls Fundraiser! This is, of course, our fundraiser to bring awareness to breast cancer. This is also my love song to women, who I always connect with and have great love for. I believe in women supporting women, I believe in supporting women and October is a great …
I have an announcement to make… I am moving to Texas! There are pearls deep in the heart of Texas. Well, maybe not deep in the heart of Texas but certainly deep in the Concho River in West Texas! The Concho River is a tributary of the Colorado River in Texas. Yes, a little trip …
Do you know how to knot pearls or restring pearls? Since we launched our service to Re-String and Re-Knot Cultured pearls, we have been amazed at the beautiful pearls you Pearl Girls mail to us! *Thank you* You have some beautiful pearls and even more beautiful stories surrounding your precious gems but many of you …
Ha! This post is the result of some 3AM inspiration! Mollusks clean dirty water kills mollusks.. meaning that mollusks clean dirty water but dirty water kills mollusks! Get it? Well, it caused me to jump out of bed and write it down! And yes I might lack that little light-of-day censor that tells me to …
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Natural pearl prices are booming according to Professional Jeweller’s 2013 report. Christie’s head of jewellery in London Keith Penton explains: “We have seen a steady rise in the price of natural pearls over 10 years and a more marked shift upwards in the last three.” Natural pearls are exceeding the pre-auction price estimates. The head of Bonhams …
