{"id":2235,"date":"2018-04-06T10:35:28","date_gmt":"2018-04-06T16:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/?p=2235"},"modified":"2024-10-15T16:21:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T22:21:44","slug":"what-makes-our-pearls-special","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/jewelry-education\/what-makes-our-pearls-special\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes Our Pearls Special"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t\t\t
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  1. Types of Pearls\u00a0<\/a>
  2. How to Choose the Right Pearl Type<\/a>
  3. How to Care for Pearls<\/a>
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    Pearls are magical. The only gemstone created by an organism, pearls have an allure to them that other gems just don\u2019t have and are a source of fascination that has lasted for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Whether it\u2019s the strand of pearls handed down from your grandmother or the pearl earrings you bought for yourself because your birthday is in June, pearls have long been a symbol of beauty and instantly turn into modern heirlooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Recently, pearls have seen an increase in popularity and we\u2019re here for it. From pearl earrings<\/a> to dainty pearl necklaces<\/a>, pearls have been spamming your social media feeds since summer of 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    But what makes our cultured pearls different from the rest?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We have a passion for gemstones, including pearls<\/a>. We\u2019ve cultivated decades-long generational relationships with family pearl farms. Our pearls are purchased directly from the pearl producers, ensuring that we are present in the buying process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Every Shane Co. pearl is completely natural in color and is never enhanced with dye. Each pearl is unique, just as it was intended to be in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our pearls are all hand-matched, just like our diamonds, to ensure equal size, shape, and luster. We also double knot our strands in between pearls, protecting the pearls from rubbing together and from losing pearls if the strand breaks. Our attention to detail means that you\u2019re getting the best these gems can offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We understand the nature of this gemstone and the fascinating way a pearl is made, and we are passionate about following the regulations of the Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From classic white freshwater pearls to deep black Tahitian pearls, we know they are not only a natural treasure to us, but to you as our customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Types of Pearls\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We purchase and sell many different types of cultured pearls, which are farmed all over the world. Our main pearl types are akoya, Tahitian, freshwater, and South Sea pearls. From choosing our pearls to creating our jewelry, we use the same high standards every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Akoya pearls<\/a> are considered the classic among cultured pearls. They are cultured in many parts of the world, most commonly in southwestern Japan and China. Their colors range from pinkish white to creamy shades of silvery blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Freshwater pearls<\/a> are grown in an amazing variety of delicate shapes, ranging from round and oval to button, drop, and baroque. Their colors vary from pure white to orange and rosy violet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tahitian pearls<\/a> are synonymous with magic and perfection. Most come from the atolls and lagoons of the South Pacific. They can be black, silver, and dark or light gray. The rarest color is \u201cpeacock green\u201d \u2014 the greenish black color of a peacock feather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    South Sea pearls<\/a> are unquestionably the rarest and finest cultured pearls in the world. No other pearl can equal its natural beauty and size. Among all of the South Sea pearls, the Australian pearls are especially prized and generally more valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Read our post to learn more about pearls from A to Z<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Choose the Right Pearl Type<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A few factors go into choosing the right pearl type when shopping for your next piece of pearl jewelry. Once you learn what to look for, you can feel confident in choosing the right pearl based on your priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Pearl Luster<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The most important indication of a pearl\u2019s quality is luster. The luster of a pearl refers to the glowing appearance of its surface, and is judged by its brilliance and ability to reflect light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    While the luster of treated pearls will fade over time, Shane Co. pearls will retain their natural beauty for a lifetime since they are never treated or dyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Pearl Color\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Pearls present a whole palette of colors to choose from. A pearl\u2019s color is completely left to personal taste. Choose the color you love the most!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Pearl Shape\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The shape of a pearl plays an important role in determining its value; pearls can be divided into four basic shape groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In order of value:<\/p>\n\n\n\n