What are pearls? Unlike gemstones produced deep inside the Earth, pearls are created by living creatures called mollusks. Mollusks commonly have a soft, unsegmented body and a hard exterior shell, such as a clam or snail has. These animals live in marine and freshwater habitats as well as on land. The evolutionary history of this group extends back some 530 million years, with approximately 100,000 species of mollusks alive today. Any mollusk that produces a shell can produce a pearl. Nevertheless, naturally occurring pearls are rare, found in perhaps one of every 10,000 animals. The cultured pearl industry, which has flourished since the early 20th century, has developed techniques to greatly improve these odds. Indeed, more pearls are produced now than at any time in human history. Imitation Pearls Because pearls are so rare, people have for thousands of years created substitutes for the real thing. Records indicate that the ancient Romans made imitation pearls. And Queen Elizabeth I of England, whose passion for pearls is apparent in every portrait of her, is said to have established an artificial pearl industry to supply what nature could not. The techniques for manufacturing imitation pearls have varied over the centuries and today include coating glass beads with a mixture of varnish and fish scales or flakes of the mineral mica.
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1527
Pearl Double Strand Bracelet
This beautiful pearl bracelet has double strands and measures 7 1/2 in. closed. The closure is filagree with a pearl and crystals in the center.
Condition: Used
Manufacturer: pearl jewelry
Full Price: $24.50 37 % off!
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1528
Pearl Necklace
This beautiful pearl necklace is 34 in. in full length. It hangs 17 in. The necklace is hand knotted. Each pearl is approximately 1/4 in. in diameter. The closure is a hidden closure within the pearl. It is very top quality. The coloration is perfect as well as the workmanship.
Condition: Used
Manufacturer: pearl jewelry
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1824
Large Pearl Earrings
This pair of man made pearl earrings are 7/16 in. in diameter. They are pierced and are of very high quality with perfect coloration. They are from the 1990's.
Condition: used
Manufacturer: pearl jewelry
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1822
Freshwater Pearls-Signed Costume
Superb quality is apparent in these large man made freshwater pearls by Joan Rivers. The pearls measure approximately 1/2 in. by 1/2 in. and are 17 1/2 in. in length. The barrel clasp is 3/4 X 1/2 in. and has crystals encircling it. They are also hand knotted and have the Joan Rivers signature logo.
Condition: used
Manufacturer: Joan Rivers jewelry
Full Price: $44.95 56 % off!
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1526
Pearl Necklace with Gold Balls and Crystals
This pearl necklace has a total length of 60 inches. It hangs 30 inches. The necklace has gold balls and crystals intertwined with the pearls. The largest pearl is 1/2 in. in diameter and the smaller ones are 1/8 in. in diameter. This necklace is very high quality and quite lovely.
Condition: Used
Manufacturer: pearl jewelry
Full Price: $34.50 45 % off!
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1295
Pearl Necklace by Monet
This lovely strand of pearls is hand knotted and is 28 in. in length. The catch is stamped Monet. The pearls are 1/4 in. in diameter.
Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Monet
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1299
Pearl and Aurora Borealis Bead Necklace
Beautiful colors eminate from this necklace with aurora borealis faceted beads and interspersed with pearls. The necklace is 36 in. long and the pearls are 1/2 in. in diameter. The other beads are 5/8 in. in diameter.
Condition: Used
Manufacturer: pearl jewelry
