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 Solid 18K Swiss Topaz Pearl Dia Pendant 79 Gm Cutstom Made Yellow Gold US $799.99 
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 10KT Solid Gold Fresh Water Pink Pearl Set US $50.00
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 Solid Sterling Silver Bracelet with Mother of Pearl Marked with b inside circle US $20.00
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 Fabulous 14K Solid Gold Mabe Pearl Diamonds Pendant US $285.00
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 Gorgeous Triple Strand Freshwater Pearl And 14K Solid Gold Beads 26 Grams WOW US $225.00
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 Natural Peridot Seed Pearl 925 Solid Sterling Silver Victorian Style Ring sz 65 US $28.99
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 Natural Amethyst Seed Pearl 925 Solid Sterling Silver Art Deco Ring sz 625 US $23.99
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 Blue Fire Opal Seed Pearl 925 Solid Sterling Silver Victorian Style Ring sz 65 US $23.99
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 Lovely Estate Solid 10K W Gold and Gen 5mm Pearl Ring Size 65 US $59.99
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 Brand new10k solid gold earrings and pendant with FW pearl great gift item US $150.00
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 Lovely 14K Solid Gold Diamond Accent Double Pearl Earrings US $375.00
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 14K Y G Genuine Mabe Pearl and Sapphire Solid Gold Ring Size 6 US $250.00
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 Pearl Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Pendant W Chain Charm US $59.99
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 SOLID 14K Yellow Gold DESIGNER Pearl Ring SI Diamond Saphire NO SCRAP$3500 sz 7 US $2,100.00
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 BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE ESTATE 14K SOLID GOLD PEARL EARRINGS US $99.00
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 Solid 10K Yellow GOLD RING with Brazilian CITRINE and PEARL Size 6 US $295.00
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 BRAND NEW SOLID 14K 125 GRAMS GOLD POSTS 7MM GENUINE PEARL EARRINGS GIFT BOXED US $45.00
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 BEAUTIFUL 14K SOLID GOLD PEARL FRESH WATER PEARL BLUE ROUND AGATE NECKLACE US $59.99
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 BEAUTIFUL Vintage 14k solid Yellow Gold BLACK PEARL RING Striking Design sz 75 US $350.00
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 18k solid gold 94mm tahitian saltwater pearl pendant $550 US $260.00
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 Solid 10k White Gold Solitaire Pearl with Black Diamonds Ring Size 6 US $279.00
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 Solid 10k White Gold Solitaire Pearl with Black Diamonds Ring Size 7 US $279.00
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 SPECTACULAR LADIES BLACK HILLS EARRINGS WITH REAL PEARLS IN 10K SOLID GOLD US $44.04
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 14k SOLID GOLD LARGE PEARL PENDANT WITH CHAIN 68 GRAMS US $380.00
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 9MM 95MM AAA PINK PEARL STUD EARRING SOLID 14KT Y GOLD US $29.50
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 18K Solid Gold 75mm Diamond Akoya Pearl Stud Earrings US $172.00
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 SOLID 14K GOLD 1g GENUINE REAL CULTURED PEARL BRACELET 25mm REAL RUBY TEARDROP US $164.95
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 SOLID 18K GOLD RING 2 FRESH WATER PEARLS1 DIAMOND 92664 grams NEVER USED US $1,400.00
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 14 k Solid Yellow Gold Fresh Water Pearl Dangle Earrings US $89.00
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 14 k Solid Yellow Gold Biwa Pearl Dangle Earrings great gift US $109.00
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 10k Solid Gold 10mm White Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings US $19.99
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 PEARL RING SILVER AND GOLD SOLID BAND SIZE ADJUSTABLE US $115.00
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 10k Solid Yellow Gold Created Diamond Genuine White Pearl Dangle Earrings US $66.50
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 HAND MADE PEARL PENDANT SOLID 14K YELLOW GOLD GREAT FOR ANY OCASSION US $45.99
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 BEAUTIFUL 14K SOLID GOLD PEARL PERIDOT STRAND NECKLACE US $99.99
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 BEAUTIFUL 14K SOLID GOLD PEARL AMETHYST STRAND NECKLACE US $125.00
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 BEAUTIFUL 14K SOLID GOLD PEARL AND AMETHYST STRAND NECKLACE US $125.00
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 BEAUTIFUL 14K SOLID GOLD PEARL MULTI COLORED STONE STRAND NECKLACE US $79.95
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 BEAUTIFUL SOLID 14K GOLD PEARL AMETHYST STRAND NECKLACE US $125.00
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 BEAUTIFUL 14K SOLID GOLD FRESH WATER PEARL STRAND NECKLACE US $59.99
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 10k Solid Yellow Gold White Pearl Created Tiny Diamonds Lever Back Earrings US $119.00
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 Cultured White Pearls Dangle Drop Threader Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold US $91.15
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 14K SOLID YELLOW GOLD NATURAL FRESHWATHER WHITE PEARL EARRING US $35.00
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 14k Solid Gold 70 75mm Round Golden Yellow Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings US $59.99
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 CULTURED PEARL PENDANT NECKLACE IN SOLID14K YELLOW GOLD US $67.08
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 Genuine AAA 85 9mm White Pearl Stud Earring 14K Solid Gold Cultured Freshwater US $53.99
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Somers, Pearl River capture Class B crowns
NEW YORK — In what was considered one of the deepest Class B meets in the last 10 years, the Somers boys team secured its ninth sectional title in the last 12 years, finishing with 83 points. The Pearl River girls team brought home its fourth consecutive title with 90‹ points at the Armory.
The Value of Pearls – a Quick Guide for Beginners
Ever since the ancient Egyptians first started creating jewelry, pearls have become one of the highest regarded gemstones. Even today pearls still hold their value due to the rarity of “mother nature” creating this form of jewelry.
The prices of pearls though, have confused many novice buyers. Few seem to understand how one strand of pearls can cost them $300, while another similar looking piece can cost $40. Just like diamonds, there are many factors that contribute to the price of a pearl.
There are two main types of pearls, those that occur naturally and those that are cultured. Naturally occurring pearls hold a significant value due to the rarity of pearls being produced. Of the 8,000 or so species of oysters, only about 20 of those are able to constantly produce pearls. For the most part the pearls these oysters do produce, few maintain a round or spherical shape.
Somewhere in the 19th centaury science found a way to produce synthetically. These are called cultured pearls. Most of today’s pearl jewelry is made in this way. The process involves surgically implanting the agent that causes the process of creating the pearl and creating a farm like environment for their stable of oysters. Although each variety of oysters creates a different style of pearl, cultured pearls are easily able to create the spherical shape most consumers desire.
It is extremely difficult for the most experienced jeweller to determine the difference between natural and cultured pearls. The only real way to tell the difference is through submitting the pearl to an x-ray. A natural pearl will show the internal formations and stages of its growth, while a cultured pearl will have a solid center with no evidence of growth. As far as value for your dollar is concerned, a cultured pearl goes a far way since nobody will be able to tell the difference.
The size of the pearl will also have a bearing on price. In general the size is measured using the diameter of the pearl and expressed in millimetres. Even a millimetre difference can create a 100 percent or more difference in value.
Size also goes hand in hand with the shape of the pearl. The ideal shape is supposed to be perfectly round. However, using irregular shapes can reduce the price of the pearl and in some cases improve the uniqueness of the jewelry. Most of the common shapes are oval, tear dropped or look button like.
Other factors in the price of a pearl are color, lustre and its surface. Ideally the perfect pearl would be silvery white, very reflective and contain no surface blemishes. Although color is a personal preference and pearls come in a variety of colors both naturally and syntactically.
In the end though, what really matters is how the individual feels about the particular piece of jewelry. If the pearls are to be enjoyed instead of an investment piece, than none of the grading rules jewellers use really matter. What does matter though, is that the color and size of the pearls perfectly complement the owner’s beauty and grace.
About the Author
TJ Liebgott is a freelance writer. Copyright 2007