Blog: Opal and pearls
Diamonds and gemstones: guides to choosing, treatments, care and gemmological news.
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Choosing a pearl necklace: lustre, matching and care
Lustre and strand harmony matter alongside size. Learn what to observe in pearls and how to protect their delicate surfaces.
Natural pearls, cultured pearls and imitations: three different categories
Cultured pearls are formed by molluscs with human intervention. Understand how they differ from natural pearls and imitations.
Hydrophane opal: why water can temporarily change its appearance
Some opals absorb water and change transparency. Learn what hydrophane means and avoid experiments that may damage jewellery.
Solid opal, doublet or triplet: what are you buying?
An opal can be a single piece or an assembled set of layers. Learn how to read doublet and triplet descriptions correctly.
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