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Pearls are one of the oldest precious gemstones. They have been revered through history and the best reserved to adorn royalty and their favourites. Now, with the arrival of freshwater pearls, they are available to suit every pocket and every style, from the classic to the most creative. It includes a guide to the types of pearl and to the farming process. It gives advice on buying pearls; what to look for and what to avoid and gives instruction on working with pearls, including drilling, setting and knotting. Finally, there is information on South Sea, Tahitian, Akoya, freshwater and natural pearls. This practical book celebrates their exquisite beauty and enduring elegance.

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This guide book offers a useful insight into the world of these organic gems. Why are they so prized? It’s all in this book! -- Reviewer - Jeweller Magazine * The Jeweller magazine, Nat Assoc of Jewellers *
I found this book to be both interesting and readable. I think it will be a solid addition to the library of someone regularly using cultivated pearls. -- Jennifer Airs, Reviewer, The Bead Society of Great Britain * Bead Society of Great Britain *

Pearls: A practical guide

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    A Paperback / softback by Wendy Graham

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      Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
      Published 20 January 2021
      ISBN-13 9781785008122
      978-1785008122
      ISBN-10 1785008129
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      Hobbies, Games & Quizzes Jewellery, beadwork and beadcrafts

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Pearls are one of the oldest precious gemstones. They have been revered through history and the best reserved to adorn royalty and their favourites. Now, with the arrival of freshwater pearls, they are available to suit every pocket and every style, from the classic to the most creative. It includes a guide to the types of pearl and to the farming process. It gives advice on buying pearls; what to look for and what to avoid and gives instruction on working with pearls, including drilling, setting and knotting. Finally, there is information on South Sea, Tahitian, Akoya, freshwater and natural pearls. This practical book celebrates their exquisite beauty and enduring elegance.

      Trade Review
      This guide book offers a useful insight into the world of these organic gems. Why are they so prized? It’s all in this book! -- Reviewer - Jeweller Magazine * The Jeweller magazine, Nat Assoc of Jewellers *
      I found this book to be both interesting and readable. I think it will be a solid addition to the library of someone regularly using cultivated pearls. -- Jennifer Airs, Reviewer, The Bead Society of Great Britain * Bead Society of Great Britain *

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