Tuesday, December 2, 2008

PASPALEY SOUTH SEA CULTURED PEARLS

Paspaley South Sea Pearls have been one of the most sought after exotic gems of the sea. It is considered the world's most beautiful pearl mainly for its depth, quality and rich nacre. It's impeccable nacre gives it it's white and deep pearlescent rich luster. Paspaley South Sea cultured pearls are born of the Pinctada Maxima oyster and the pearls can grow as much as 20 mm in size. Paspaley's expertise on the life cycle of the Pinctada Maxima oyster and its husbandry techniques, ensure the oysters flourish. Paspaley South Sea cultured pearls and 100% Natural and unaltered. Its major source is Australia.

Genuine and 100% Natural, Smooth and Silky, White, Pearlescent hues.
STATEMENT = Exceptional Quality, Exquisite Deep Finest Luster, Nacre free of movement, Spotless once set or strung.
FINE = Premium Quality, Very Fine Luster, Spotless Face and Nacre free of movement once set or strung, Slight surface imperfections on close inspection and / or movement of nacre un-set or un-strung.
FASHION = High Quality, Very Fine Nacre, Beautiful Luster, Clean and free of nacre movement from a social viewing distance, Slight surface imperfections and movement of nacre upon close inspection, most imperfections hidden once set or strung.
FOUNDATION = Good Quality, Good Luster, Fine Quality Nacre, visible spots and nacre movement from a normal social viewing distance.
Moh's Hardness = 2.5 - 4.