A Brief History of Pearls: Tahitian Pearl Quality Evaluation

	A brief history of pearls		TAHITIAN PEARL EVALUATION These large, dark beauties, are treasured for their rarity and their intriguing, exotic color and lustre. The most beautiful Tahitian pearls increase in value, and so, are great investments.
	How pearls form in oysters
	How pearls are harvested
	How pearls brought to market

	Know your Akoya pearls
	Akoya Pearl Cultivation
	Akoya Pearl Harvesting
	Akoya Pearl Processing
	Akoya Pearl Evaluation

	Quality Factor One: Luster
	Luster of Akoya Pearls
	Quality Factor Two: Surface
	Surface of Akoya Pearls
	Quality Factor Three: Shape
	Shape of Akoya Pearls
	Quality Factor Four: Color
	Color of Akoya Pearls
	Quality Factor Five: Size
	Size of Akoya Pearls

	Know your South Sea pearls
	South Sea Pearl Cultivation
	South Sea Pearl Harvesting
	South Sea Pearl Processing
	South Sea Pearl Quality Evaluation
	Luster of South Sea Pearls
	Surface of South Sea Pearls
	Shape of South Sea Pearls
	Color of South Sea Pearls
	Size of South Sea Pearls

	Know your Tahitian pearls
	Tahitian Pearl Cultivation
	Tahitian Pearl Harvesting
	Tahitian Pearl Processing
	Tahitian Pearl Quality Evaluation
	Luster of Tahitian Pearls
	Surface of Tahitian Pearls
	Shape of Tahitian Pearls
	Color of Tahitian Pearls
	Size of Tahitian Pearls

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