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Learn About Handmade Jewelry With ShaynaB

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What makes lapis high quality?

Do you know what makes lapis qualify as "high quality"? There are a few factors that go into it's classification:

Died or not? If it is died the color will look very consistent. Natural lapis should have some variations in color. So in conclusion the more the color varies the lower the quality.

Is it waxed? Waxing the stone is just part of the polishing process. Waxing doesn't efffect the quality, but it does create a shinier stone. The centerpiece of Butterfly with Lapis Necklace at our website is a good example of a waxed, high quality lapis stone.

Color Uniformity? I stated previously that for a natural stone, the more uniform the color, then the higher the quality. However, some streaks of gold or patches of white on the lapis; even though indicating a lower quality, may add some texture and dimension to the stone.

So what is the deal with pearls?

When looking at the value of pearls, there are two main characteristics to consider: size, measured in millimeters, and the quality of the finish, or nacre coating, which gives a pearl its luster.

There's no need for polishing or faceting for pearls to shine. There are different types of pearls. Natural pearls are made by mollusks without intervention by humans, whereas cultured pearls, which are also grown by mollusks, require the addition of an irritant to the shell in order to make the pearl grow.

Most pearls used in jewelry necklaces, bracelets and earrings are either cultured or imitation. In fact, since the 1920's natural pearls are very rare. That's one more reason to know the difference between natural and cultured pearls and to trust the source of your handmade and unique jewelry.

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ShaynaB Jewelry is your source for inspirational jewelry and unique jewelry necklaces, bracelets and earrings using semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls, sterling silver and Swarovski crystals. Find special, unique handmade jewelry at ShaynaB.

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