FEATURE I Anja Potze Fine Jewellery
• Tahitian - Cultivated primarily around the islands of French
Polynesia, these saltwater cultured pearls usually range from white to black. These pearls measure 9mm – 14mm and a spherical in shape. The main colour can be black, brown or grey, with blue, purple and green overtones and a pink, green or blue hue. • Freshwater - These are usually cultured in freshwater lakes
The growth of cultured pearls requires human intervention and
care. Today, most of the molluscs used in the culturing process are raised specifically for that purpose, although some wild molluscs are still collected and used.
There are four major types of cultured whole pearls: • Akoya - This type is most familiar to many jewellery customers.
Akoya pearls usually measure 2mm - 11mm, and their colour is white or cream with a yellow or pink hue, and overtones of pink or green. • South Sea - Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines are leading
sources of these saltwater cultured pearls. South Sea pearls measure 8mm – 20mm. They are usually white, cream or silver in colour, with yellow, orange or blue hue, and overtones of pink, green or blue.
and ponds. They’re produced in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colours. They can range from 4mm – 14mm and are white or cream in body colour. Freshwater pearls can have hues and overtones ranging yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue and green! The journey of a pearl involves careful nurturing, countless
hours of labour, and significant investment. So once you’ve treated yourself, go out there and wear them often. The body’s natural oils actually increase the lustre and beauty of this amazing gemstone.
Anja Potze Fine Jewellery Ltd 10 Friar Street, Worcester Tel:01905 20944
www.anjapotze.com
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