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Peacock overtone of fw Pearl Strands with size 9.5-10.5mm

This Freshwater pearl strands ( FW Pearl ) is perfect for the pearl lover who is looking for the classic Tahitian look ( Outstanding peacock / black overtones ). The dark and elegant black overtone of this necklace adds a level of style that makes this piece perfect for any occasion. The quality of this 10-11mm strand is also amazing, comprised of only AAAA quality pearls with "Very High" luster,& Round Shape/ with excellent  surface  the highest grades in every category. If you are looking for the highest quality Freshwater Pear strands , look no further.

11.5-12.5mm Pinks and lavender natural colors of freshwater pearl strands with length 16 inches AAAA1 quality

Its very rare to have them as big as size of 11.5-12.5mm  with lavender ( More darker more hard to have them ) of the freshwater pearl harvest each year, these strands are exceptionally rare.  Each strand features a pink to peach body color with subtle overtones, incredible luster, and a unique surface orient seen only on the highest quality pearls.  we label the quality of this type as AAAA1

Freshwater Pearl 15-16mm White Colors Baroque Pearl necklace with 18Kt Yellow glod filigree Clasp

Two-Row( Double ) Nekclace,total length will be 18" and the short one close the next one.

15-16mm White Baroque Pearl Necklace Freshwater pearls are valued for their unusual colors and shapes. This gorgeous 15-16mm natural color white freshwater pearl necklace features baroque pearls of AAA quality luster strung on silk thread, hand knotted and affixed with a 18Kt yellow gold  clasp.

Each 15-16mm cultured freshwater white baroque pearl in this impressive necklace is unique in shape and full of luxuriant luster. Necklace is presented with 18kt yellow gold clasp.

LicoLion Promotion theme in 2012

LicoLion  Promotion theme in 2012

Cubic Zirconia （CZ)

i-pearl.netCubic Zirconia:

Cubic Zirconia:   Cubic zirconia (or CZ) is the cubic crystalline form of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2). The synthesized material is hard, optically flawless and usually colorless, but may be made in a variety of different colors. It should not be confused with zircon, which is a zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4). Because of its low cost, durability, and close visual likeness to diamond, synthetic cubic zirconia has remained the most gemologically and economically important competitor for diamonds since 1976. It is sometimes marketed under the brand name "Diamonique". Its main competition as a synthetic gemstone is the more recently cultivated material, synthetic moissanite. Technical aspects: As its name would imply, cubic zirconia is crystallographically isometric and, as diamond is also isometric, this is an important attribute of a would-be diamond simulant. During synthesis zirconium oxide would otherwise form monoclinic crystals, its stable form under normal atmospheric conditions. The stabilizer is required for cubic crystal formation; it may be typically either yttrium or calcium oxide, the amount and stabilizer used depending on the many recipes of individual manufacturers. Therefore the physical and optical properties of synthesized CZ vary, all values being ranges.  It is a dense substance, with a specific gravity between 5.6–6.0 — at least 1.6 times more dense than diamond. Cubic zirconia is relatively hard, at about 8 on the Mohs scale— much harder than most natural gems.[1] Its refractive index is high at 2.15–2.18 (B-G interval, compared to 2.42 for diamonds) and its luster is subadamantine. Its dispersion is very high at 0.058–0.066, exceeding that of diamond (0.044). Cubic zirconia has no cleavage and exhibits a conchoidal fracture. Because of its high hardness, it is generally considered brittle.  Under shortwave UV cubic zirconia typically luminesces a yellow, greenish yellow or "beige". Under longwave UV the effect is greatly diminished, with a whitish glow sometimes being seen. Colored stones may show a strong, complex rare earth absorption spectrum. History: Discovered in 1892, the yellowish monoclinic mineral baddeleyite is a natural form of zirconium oxide. It has little economic importance because of its rarity.  The extremely high melting point of zirconia (2750°C) posed a hurdle to controlled single-crystal growth, as no existing crucible could hold it in its molten state. However, stabilization of zirconium oxide had been realized early on, with the synthetic product stabilized zirconia introduced in 1930. Although cubic, it was in the form of a polycrystalline ceramic: it was made use of as a refractory material, highly resistant to chemical and thermal (up to 2540°C) attack.  Seven years later, German mineralogists M. V. Stackelberg and K. Chudoba discovered naturally occurring cubic zirconia in the form of microscopic grains included in metamict zircon. Thought to be a byproduct of the metamictization process, the two scientists did not think the mineral important enough to formally name. The discovery was confirmed through x-ray diffraction, proving the existence of a natural counterpart to the synthetic product.  As with the majority of grown diamond look-alikes, the conceptual birth of single-crystal cubic zirconia began in the minds of scientists seeking a new and versatile material for use in lasers and other optical applications. Its evolution would eclipse earlier synthetics, such as synthetic strontium titanate, synthetic rutile, YAG (Yttrium Aluminium Garnet) and GGG (Gadolinium Gallium Garnet).  Some of the earliest research into controlled single-crystal growth of cubic zirconia occurred in 1960s France, much work being done by Y. Roulin and R. Collongues. This technique involved molten zirconia being contained within a thin shell of still-solid zirconia, with crystal growth from the melt: The process was named cold crucible, an allusion to the system of water cooling used. Though promising, these pursuits yielded only small crystals.  Later, Soviet scientists under V. V. Osiko at the Lebedev Physical Institute in Moscow perfected the technique, which was then named skull crucible (an allusion either to the shape of the water-cooled container or to the occasional form of crystals grown). They named the jewel Fianit, but the name was not used outside of the USSR. Their breakthrough was published in 1973, and commercial production began in 1976. By 1980 annual global production had reached 50 million carats (10 tonnes).  Synthesis: The Soviet-perfected skull crucible is still used today, with little variation. Water-filled copper pipes provide a cup-shaped scaffold in which the zirconia feed powder is packed, the whole contraption being wrapped with radio frequency induction coils running perpendicular to the copper pipes. A stabilizer is mixed with the feed powder, being typically calcium oxide.  The RF induction coils function in a manner similar to the primary winding in a transformer. The zirconia acts as the "secondary winding" of a transformer which in effect is "shorted" out and thus gets hot. This heating method requires the introduction of small pieces of zirconium metal. The metal is placed near the outside of the charge and is melted by the RF coils and heats the surrounding zirconia powder from the outside inwards. The cooling water-filled pipes embracing the outer surface maintain a thin "skin" (1-2 mm) of unmelted feed, creating a self-contained apparatus. After several hours the heat is reduced in a controlled and gradual manner, resulting in the formation of flawless columnar crystals. Prolonged annealing at 1400°C is then carried out to remove any strain. The annealed crystals, which are typically 5 cm long by 2.5 cm wide (although they may be grown much larger), are then cut into gemstones.  The addition of certain metal oxide dopants into the feed powder results in a variety of vibrant colors.  The addition of certain metal oxide dopants into the feed powder results in a variety of vibrant colors. For example:  Innovations:  In recent years manufacturers have sought ways of distinguishing their product by supposedly "improving" cubic zirconia. Coating finished CZs in a film of diamond-like carbon (DLC) or Amorphous Diamond is one such innovation, a process using chemical vapor deposition. The resulting material is purportedly harder, more lustrous and more like diamond overall: The coating is thought to quench the excess fire of CZ, while improving its refractive index, thus bringing it more in line with diamond. Additionally, because of the high percentage of diamond bonds in the amorphous diamond coating, the finished simulant will show a positive diamond signature under Raman spectroscopy.  Another technique first applied to quartz and topaz has also been adapted to cubic zirconia: Vacuum-sputtering an extremely thin layer of metal oxide (typically gold) onto the finished stones creates an iridescent effect. This material is marketed as "mystic" by many dealers. Unlike DLC, the surreal effect is not permanent, as abrasion easily removes the oxide layer.  Cubic zirconia versus diamond: There are a few key features of cubic zirconia which distinguish it from diamond, some observable only under the microscope or loupe, for example:[citation needed]  Dispersion: With a dispersive power greater than diamond (0.060 vs. 0.044) the more prismatic fire of cubic zirconia can be seen by even an untrained eye.[citation needed]  Hardness: Cubic zirconia has a rating of approximately 8 on Mohs hardness scale vs. a rating of 10 for diamonds.[2]  Specific gravity: Cubic zirconia crystals are heavyweights in comparison to diamonds; a cubic zirconia will weigh about 1.7 times more than a diamond of equivalent size.  Flaws: Contemporary production of cubic zirconia is virtually flawless,[citation needed] whereas most diamonds have some sort of defect, be it a feather, included crystal, or perhaps a remnant of an original crystal face (e.g. trigons).  Refractive index: Cubic zirconia has a refractive index of 2.176, compared to a diamond's 2.417.  Cut: Some cubic zirconias use different facet shapes than are typically used for diamonds. This difference would be visible under close inspection with a loupe.  Color (or more precisely, the lack thereof): Only the rarest of diamonds are truly colorless, most having a tinge of yellow or brown to some extent. By comparison, cubic zirconia can be made in most cases entirely colorless: equivalent to a perfect "D" on diamond's color grading scale.  Thermal conductivity: Cubic zirconias are thermal insulators while diamonds are among the most efficient thermal conductors, exceeding copper. This makes telling the difference between diamond and cubic zirconia quite easy for those with the right instruments. CZ colors &  Products Pictures

Mabe Pearls

Mabe Pearls A mabe pearl is a half-spherical cultured pearl grown on the inside shell of a mollusk, as opposed to inside a mollusk's body. Mabe pearls are grown by glueing a plastic hemisphere onto the inside of a mollusk's shell. Once the hemispherical nucleus is covered with a sufficient amount of nacre, the pearl is cut away from the inner shell, the bead taken out, and the cavity filled with a substance such as epoxy resin and backed by a mother-of-pearl plate. Mabe pearls are sometimes referred to as blister pearls. Mabe Pearls Defined A mabe pearl is a worked and assembled blister pearl (attached to the shell). What Is A Mabe Pearl? A mabe pearl is a hemispherical shaped pearl which is grown against the inside of the oyster's shell, rather than within its tissue. Mabes occasionally appear in nature. Mabe Pearls Develop On The Shell Cultured mabes are grown intentionally, by using a hemispheric nucleus, rather than a round one; and by implanting it against the oyster's shell, rather than within its tissue. The pearl then develops in a hemispheric form, with a flat back. While in the oyster a mabe pearl is actually considered a blister pearl not a mabe pearl. Creating Mabe Pearls After the blister pearl has developed, it is 'worked' to become a mabe pearl. Blister pearls are 'worked' by cutting the pearl out of the shell with a circle-bit drill. The nucleus is then removed and replaced with a resin. The back of the pearl is then capped with a piece of mother-of-pearl to complete the mabe pearl. Mabe Pearls, Perfect For Jewelry Cultured mabes are used for such things as rings and earrings, rather than for stringing on necklaces. They tend to be very beautiful with high luster and orient, but are priced much lower than round pearls. For more mabe pearl different meaning pleased click this links: those mabe pearl from sea oyster called abalone oyster from hainan province ,china . same type as the freshwater pearl have loose mabe pearl and mabe pearl strands. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7yFxMIGHDLRJSAJltPCoqw?feat=directlink tag: Wholesale Mabe pearls,Mabe pearl jewelry - sterling silver mabe pearl rings,mabe pearl jewelry sets,mabe pearl pendants,earrings,14K or 925 silver .

wholesales nucleated baroque freshwater loose pearls

Baroque pearls are simply pearls that have an irregular shape. Cultured freshwater pearls are most commonly baroque, because freshwater pearls are mantle-tissue nucleated instead of bead nucleated. Thus these pearls are rarely perfectly spherical and can appear oval or ovoid.

what we read from above meaning of baroque from wiki ,

but we see from as below picture is nucleated freshwater  baroque pearl nucleated  by mother-of -pearls .

the colors could be various suck like white  pinks or lavender colors.

above picture still not go through bleaching and processing.

If the colors will be more higher.

size:  width : 17-19mm 

width: 14-16mm length : 17-20cm 

one kg about have 170-180pcs for 

wholesales squares and nuggets of cultured freshwater Biwa pearls

Biwa pearls are freshwater pearls used from Lake Biwa in Japan.

 These irregularly-shaped pearls are smoother and more lustrous than most other freshwater pearls.

are made with no human interference; Cultured Pearls made by inserting a bit of a mother-of-pearl or foreign tissue; Baroque Pearls are irregularly-shaped pearls; Freshwater Pearls from fresh watermollusks; 

wholesales squares and nuggets  with a little big baroque shape of cultured freshwater Biwa loose pearls 

Biwa Pearl and 14kt Yellow Gold Necklace

Unique free-form piece strung with squares and nuggets of cultured freshwater Biwa loose pearls and 14kt yellow gold spacers. with Lobster clasp. as attach design look :

Supermodel share us tips how to wear pearl necklace

Different jewelry show a different style, show the women's soft pearls, diamonds reflects a noble, jade represents good luck, multicolored highlights the more personality. Coincided with the recovery of pearl culture nowadays, pearl jewelry in the coming period will dominate popular fashion accessories.

Lean type:

Choose to wear jewelry on the principle that light decoration on both sides of the central and glory then you look thin, thin, slender neck would not be so obvious. To make the neck look shorter, necklaces and pendants should select those small and simple, and should not be too long. The earrings, rings, bracelets, etc. are advised to choose some of the more ornate, such as wearing a pendant ears slightly larger area of the swing ring, wearing a thicker wrist bracelet, would allow the ears, arms and hands away people eyes while giving the impression that not too thin.

Partial short type:

The principle of the whole jewelry selection is dealt with gently, adding delicate and exquisite sense of dilute gas hard. Slender shape of necklace should choose simple, elegant pearl pendant the best choice to match with it. As for earrings, rings should be the thickness of properly, people think you're too thick chunky, over-rule and not commensurate with their thick fingers.

High type:

Proposed reference model, dressed in thin, the luster on both sides, played down the center.Weakening in the human tall, athletic impression. It should be noted that the necklace should be thick and long, the pendant shape to a large and rich, rings and earrings are inlaid jewelry should choose a mix of primary and secondary, which is more robust physique to match.

Pearl, in most people's minds with its rounded, carved image of the existence of the pain she experienced after the crystal, a symbol of tolerance, a successful, no matter where on the one hand are all linked with our mothers. Diamond noble magnificent, but he is too brilliant, as if sun, allowing only a distance; jade posture thousands, but sadly glory, as if the stars shining, tentacle thing that strikes cold; multicolored colorful, as if Shuaza Ji clown, after all, it was difficult something presentable, it is fun but can not pleasant; that only pearls, moist but not eye-catching, soft but not flirtatious, dignified and generous but unconventional.

Scored a perfect body shape can be summarized, the standard size categories. The development of human body is a perfect balance, a high degree of coordination of body proportions, body fit, very enjoyable. This figure will undoubtedly wear pearls, to show the beauty of pearls to provide the best conditions. Standard size is the development of the human body balance, body proportions coordination. Standard size through appropriate dress, decorated and modified little disappointments can be obscure, the same showing a perfect body, the standard size can be divided into the following four types: more fat type, thin type, partial short-type, high type. Next, Ruan Shi eleven to introduce you to wear pearls of various size and mix of methods:

More fat type:

Wear pearl jewelry on both sides sought to weaken the body so that you can shape the body with short, fat, short neck to cover up more.To this end, earrings, rings, bracelets, etc. should choose dark colors, simple shapes.However, the pendant necklace should choose long, thin shape, large and varied, such jewelry bright and attractive, easy to attract the attention of others, people on the wearer's body is not so pay attention. If you choose to wear a thick, short necklace, would make the wearer feel more stubby neck Bo. Fat people fairly thick arms and wrists bound to mast, bracelets or armbands should select a broad and wide, if wearing a thin and small, the impression that the arm is more coarse. Fat fingers of the hand is generally short and flat, it should choose to wear narrow ring, which would seem to suggest that long for your fingers some beautification role to play.

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