Pearls have been around longer than just about any other gemstone known man. But why are they so misunderstood? If you read news online you will probably find a different story about pearls just about every day. But they suck. They are so full of inaccuracies that it is no wonder consumers and even those in the trade don't really get it.Take this video, for example. This is a lady who works in a Chinese pearl store in Beijing. She talks a lot about "ocean pearls", but nearly every piece of information she is offering this poor reporter is total BS. Even her freshwater facts are only half-right.
I know I poke fun at a lot of stories when I see them. Hell, that is one of the reasons I started this blog. But I am in a good mood today. In part because I found a story in the UK (of all places) that is bloody good. In fact, about the only thing I would change is the words "organic material", as the organic material has a name, and not any old organic material is going to work.
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4 comments:
héhé! I knew you'd love that video.
You always have the best hidden gems, Mr. Effisk!
The picture you posted on your previous article is not bad either.
Hahaha....are you really in a good mood? Just want to make sure ;)
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