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A pearl is a hard, rounded object produced by certain animals, primarily mollusks such as oysters. Pearls can be used in jewelry and also crushed in cosmetics or paint. Pearl is valued as a gemstone and is cultivated or harvested for jewellery. The pearl is also the birthstone of June.

Pearls are formed inside the shell of certain bivalve mollusks. As a response to an irritating object inside its shell, the mollusk will deposit layers of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the form of the minerals aragonite or calcite (both crystalline forms of calcium carbonate) held together by an organic horn-like compound called conchiolin. This combination of calcium carbonate and conchiolin is called nacre, or as most know it, mother-of-pearl.

The unique lustre of pearls depends upon the reflection and refraction of light from the translucent layers and is finer in proportion as the layers become thinner and more numerous. The iridescence that some pearls display is caused by the overlapping of successive layers, which breaks up light falling on the surface. Pearls are usually white, sometimes with a creamy or pinkish tinge, but may be tinted with yellow, green, blue, brown, purple, or black. Black pearls, frequently referred to as Black Tahitian Pearls are highly valued because of their rarity; the culturing process for them dictates a smaller volume output and can never be mass produced. This is due to bad health and/or non-survival of the process, rejection of the nucleus (the small object such as a tiny fish, grain of sand or crab that slips naturally inside an oyster's shell or inserted by a human), and their sensitivity to changing climatic and ocean conditions.

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Bonnie Nuit Oval Links Stretch Braclet
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Gleaming links of polished hematite tone are strewn with regal jet black color faceted crystals. Delicately etched the frames create an elegant look. Comfortable stretch design ensures that this will go with just about everything in your closet.
Bonnie Nuit Linear Drop Earrings
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French wire hooks suspend a chic and elegant pattern of beading. Hematite tone finding separate two sizes of jet onyx black accent beads. The look is sleek, linear and delicate, perfect for adding a nice touch to your ensemble.
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Gleaming hematite tone teardrops are set with a delightful floral design reminiscent of artwork depicting the tree of life. Onyx black accent beads dangle beneath creating a feeling of movement.

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American Pearl - Cultured pearls, and jewelry including rings, necklaces, and earrings. Includes buyer's guide, appraisal services, and information about pearl production and selection.
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Asianpearls.net - offers pearl jewelry necklaces, bracelets, strands, pendants, and earrings.
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AuSmith Group, Inc. - Imitation pearls manufactured in Majorca, Spain, in necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
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Black Moon Pearls - Retails black pearls from Tahiti and Cook Islands jewelry; includes information on pearl grades and care.
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Black Pearl Gallery - Offers Tahitian black pearl rings, earrings, pendants, strands and chains.
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Case by Case Imports - Featuring pieces made of pearls from the island of Manihiki in the Cook Islands.
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Crystal Robinson Jewelers - Featuring Tahitian black pearl earrings and pendants as well as collections in silver.
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Divina Pearls - Offering cultured, Tahitian, and South Sea pearls. Includes fashion and cleaning tips.
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500 Queens Quay Pearl Company - Quality and affordable freshwater pearl and murano glass jewelry. Unique Necklaces, Bracelets, and Rings.

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The Black Pearl Gem Company - Specialists in rare color Tahitian cultured black pearls and strands from Moorea.
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