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Pearls Simplified
There is an old saying that goes: "If a woman wears diamonds, you look at the diamonds; if a woman wears pearls, you look at the woman." Pearls have been the embodiment of elegance, grace, and sophistication for centuries. Beautiful in all shapes, colors, and sizes; the market of pearls has nevertheless caused some confusion for consumers due to the different varieties available and their origins. Unlike diamonds, they do not have clear-cut characteristics that can form a guide in appraising the gem easily (the 4C’s makes it relatively easy for consumers to figure out the baseline value of a diamond). Nonetheless, pearls have been...