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What makes lapis high quality?

So what do you look at to find out if your jewelry is high quality lapis? There are a few variables that go into this 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.

What is the truth about 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.

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.

Since the 1920's, natural pearls are very rare. Most pearls used in jewelry today are either cultured or imitation. That is why it is very important to understand the difference between the two and to trust the source of your jewelry.

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