The Truth About Pearls Used in Jewelry

Posted by shayna on December 29th, 2007

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. Pearls require no polishing or faceting to shine. There are several types of pearls. Natural pearls are made by mollusks without human intervention, whereas cultured pearls, also grown by mollusks, require the addition of an irritant to the shell in order to make the pearl grow. Natural pearls are very rare and since the 1920s, most pearls used in jewelry are either cultured or imitation. That is why it is important to understand the difference and trust the source of your jewelry.

Shayna B Jewelry uses only the finest cultivated pearls. We believe we can provide you a beautiful, quality product and be environmentally responsible using cultivated pearls as opposed to scouring our oceans for natural ones. We guarantee the use of cultivated pearls in our jewelry, not imitation pearls.

We hope you enjoy our jewelry that features cultivated pearls and wear it with pride, knowing that in your choice of Shayna B Jewelry you are being environmentally responsible.

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The Year of The Tiger Necklace

Posted by shayna on December 1st, 2007

The Chinese Year of the Tiger is the following years: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998

People born during these years are considered to be passionate, romantic, and playful.  They are sensitive, given to deep thinking, and capable of great sympathy.  They are considered to be good friends and are respected by others.  They love life and want to live life to the fullest.

The Year of the Tiger necklace combines tiger’s eye with a deep garnet, symbolic of the heart full of passion and dark black onyx, reflecting depth of thought.  The simplicity of the jewelry design, coupled with the intensity of the selected stones helps YOU live YOUR life to the fullest.

The Year of the Tiger Necklace

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