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How we humans love our pearls. As the only gemstone formed within a living host, the pearl's ethereal quality has enchanted us throughout history. It's luminous nacre (or layers) displaying an array of delicate, natural orient (or iridescence), which ranges from pristine white to rainbow-kissed black. The pearl is also unique in that it retains its organic qualities -- never needing to be cut or polished into form -- when featured in the many jewelry styles we adore. Its radiant presence has not only given the pearl its association with purity and wisdom, but its place as a symbol of femininity as well.
It's our fascination and borderline obsession with pearls, which has led us to the discovery -- and subsequent culturing - of salt and freshwater pearls. One favorite variety is the South Sea cultured pearl. Off the coasts of Northern Australia and Southern China -- in the region deemed the South Seas -- lives a large oyster by the name of Pinctada maxima, in both silver-lipped and gold-lipped varieties. The shell of the Pinctada maxima is also known as mother-of-pearl, and this type of oyster is utilized to produce the coveted South Sea cultured pearl.
The warm salt-water environment of the Pinctada maxima's home, as well as the size of the oyster's organs, are some of the factors that contribute to the South Sea pearl's reputation as one the largest commercially harvested cultured pearls in the world. Others include the size of bead implanted during the culturing process, as well as the time the oyster is left to generate its nacre, prior to the harvest of its pearl.
South Sea cultured pearls display the unique qualities of their environment not only in their size, but also in the depth of their nacre -- which is thicker than its other pearl counterparts -- and their subtle color range. South Sea cultured pearls are found in rare hues of white, silver, and golden, when harvested from the Australian coast, and in exotic shades of black with a hint of deep green, chocolate, and cobalt blue, when harvested from Tahiti.
It's this distinct range of beautiful colors that makes South Sea cultured pearls a favorite in fine pearl necklaces, pearl drop earrings, and pearl rings across the board. When determining authenticity of South Sea cultured pearl jewelry to add to your collection, one way to personally "test" the jewelry you have, is to lightly run the pearl across your teeth. Though this method is said to be very unreliable, you may be able to detect the grit or bumpy texture of a real pearl as opposed to the smooth finish of a faux pearl quite easily. However, if you are building your jewelry collection with fine quality pieces, it is highly recommended that you have the jewelry in question tested by a certified professional.
As with most things in life, though, the truest way to discover South Sea cultured pearls to treasure is to explore their world. Read a fantastic book, like the one recommended at the end of this article. Treat yourself to a day of trying on pearl necklaces, pearl drop earrings and pearl rings. Indulge in their beauty with all of your senses and soon you may discover that your personal fascination gives way to an well-informed, jewelry-buying obsession.
Katie Keefe Smith is the General Manager for http://www.bellatrue.com - a fine jewelry etailer specializing in diamond hoop earrings, pearl drop earrings, pearl rings, gemstone rings, pearl necklaces, diamond bracelets and other fine jewelry classics. Bella True also features one of the finest and most extensive inventories of South Sea cultured pearl jewelry in the U.S.
For those who wish to dive deeper into the total pearl experience this recommended reading may be of interest: "The Pearl Oyster" by Paul C. Southgate and John S. Lucas, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0444529764
The Williamsburg Collection
Whether you are a seasoned landscaper, or simply enjoy outdoor home improvement as a novice, the Williamsburg Collection is a collection both types of outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy. If elegance, class, and simplicity are all things you would like to incorporate into your outdoor haven, consider investing in Campania International's latest collection. The Williamsburg Collection offers a broad spectrum of products all designed to integrate an eighteenth century theme with both English and American influence.
This collection is ideal for all backyards, landscapes, and gardens. It incorporates polished, refined pieces with the perfect amount of embellishment and decoration. The collection will fit nicely with heavily ornamented areas that are missing that one special piece, as well as smaller, more uninhabited landscapes that need just one amazing garden furnishing to bring the area to life.
Envision boxwood hedges, elegant terraces, and classical urns. This unique, distinctive style inspired by American gardens from the eighteenth century is influenced by particular architectural patterns and garden design books fashionable in England at the time. Volumes of these design books can even be found in Colonial Williamsburg's rare books collection.
The urns, stands, basins, columns, and other various garden accents displayed in these English design books were a huge influence on American landscapers; however these gardeners generally preferred simpler, less adorned versions of these outdoor water features. Campania International's new Williamsburg garden arrangements pay homage to these American gardeners by offering pieces that celebrate form over ornamentation and display a decidedly refined, aesthetically pleasing design which is still quite modern.
There are a couple of exceptions in this collection however, that are more appropriately grouped with the intricate English design of the eighteenth century. Campania International could not resist including their duplication of the spectacularly ornate urns that are a central focal point of the Governor's Palace Grounds: Colonial Williamsburg's most renowned and elaborate garden.
The garden is known for its cool green areas, neat flower gardens, fenced pastures, carefully trimmed boxwoods, and large shade trees. Typical types of flowers found in the gardens include the dogwood, redbud, peony, German and Siberian iris, and the Oriental poppy. Other colonial sites that can be found in historical Williamsburg include the Bruton Parish Churchyard, the Carpenter's Yard, the Duke of Gloucester Street, Great Hopes Plantation, Market Square, Palace Green, and the Play Booth Theater, each of which have its own special influence on the Williamsburg Collection.
The beautifully meticulous urn replicas are the perfect complement to the simpler, more traditional American pieces that make up the most of the Williamsburg Collection. The various urns the collection offers include the Classical Frieze Urn, the Cherub Urn, the Swan Urn, the Neoclassic Urn, and the Orangery Urn, just to name a few. There are also countless other beautiful garden additions offered by this charming collection, not limited to pedestals, stepping stones, birdbaths, and planters.
In combination, the two extremes of the same era come together to offer an amazing selection of historically influenced garden furnishings and outdoor water features. Any of these pieces are sure to turn any garden or outdoor oasis into an environment of elegance, sophistication, and beauty.
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