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By: ShaynaB What factors make high quality lapis?

So what do you look at to find out if your jewelry is high quality lapis? There are a few variables that go into this classification:

Is the lapis died? If it is died it will seem to be too uniform in color. Natural lapis should have small color variations. In summary, the larger the variations, then the lower the quality.

Is it waxed? Waxing the stone is just part of the polishing process. Waxing doesn't efffect the quality, but it does create a shinier stone. The centerpiece of Butterfly with Lapis Necklace at our website is a good example of a waxed, high quality lapis stone.

Is the Color Uniform? Above I mentioned the more uniform the color, the higher quality, as long as it is natural. Some lapis will have streaks of gold or patches of white. These indicate a lower quality, although they can add texture and dimension to the stone.

What is the truth about pearls?

When looking at the value of pearls, there are two main characteristics to consider: size, measured in millimeters, and the quality of the finish, or nacre coating, which gives a pearl its luster.

Did you know there are several types of pearls? Pearls require no polishing or faceting to shine. Both natural and cultured pearls are made of mollusks but natural pearls are made without human intervention and cultured pearls need an irritant added to the shell in order for the pearl to grow.

Since the 1920's, natural pearls are very rare. Most pearls used in jewelry today are either cultured or imitation. That is why it is very important to understand the difference between the two and to trust the source of your jewelry.

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