Articles Tagged with Cultured Pearls

Faux Pearl Earrings

Learn how imitation (faux) pearls are made, simple home checks (visual inspection, tooth test), why vinegar testing can be risky, and when to get professional verification.

Pearl Stud Earring

Pearl stud earrings remain an elegant, versatile gift. Understand types - Akoya, freshwater, Tahitian, South Sea - how value works, and how to care for them so studs can become long-lasting, wearable heirlooms.

Black Pearls

Cultured techniques transformed black pearls from rare natural oddities into widely available gems. Today both saltwater Tahitian-style pearls and China's freshwater pearls supply a broad market - buyers should note origin, nucleation method, and treatments when judging value.