Monthly Archives: April 2011

Mother’s Day is Almost Here!

Posted on April 15, 2011 by juliepearlz

Since Mother’s Day is less than 1 month away, (That’s right! Very little time left before May 8th!) I’d like to interrupt our Blog Series to write a blog dedicated to Mothers, Mother’s Day, and to all children who are … Continue reading →

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Part 4 – Specifics for Picking Freshwater Pearls

Posted on April 13, 2011 by juliepearlz

SERIES 1: How to Shop for Pearls Part 4 – Specifics for Picking Freshwater Pearls Now that we know main qualities to look for in any pearl type, we can look more in-depth to learn what factors to look for … Continue reading →

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Part 3 – Main Quality Factors for Any Pearl Type

Posted on April 5, 2011 by juliepearlz

SERIES 1: How to Shop for Pearls Part 3 – Main Quality Factors for Any Pearl Type Once I am confident I have genuine pearls in front of me, the main important factors (simplified) that determine a pearl’s quality are … Continue reading →

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