Pearls, Natural, Cultured, and Imitation (Butterworths Gem Books)

Pearl: Natural, Cultured and Imitation discusses some aspects, distinction, and authenticity of pearl. This book is divided into 10 chapters that cover the origin, anatomy, sources, and prices of this precious gem. The first five chapters are devoted to natural pearls, their unique features, origin, history, structure, anatomy, and source. The next two chapters cover cultivation and testing of cultured pearls, as well as their market value. A chapter focuses on the properties of various imitation pearls. The concluding chapters deal with the pricing of pearls, primarily based on an elaborate method using a base price referred to as the “unit base price”. These chapters also consider other pearl uses other than necklaces, such as borders to brooches and festoons. This book will be of great value to pearl traders, manufacturers, and users. Content: Butterworths Gem Books , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Preface , Page v Acknowledgements , Page vi Chapter 1 - Profile , Pages 1-5 Chapter 2 - The origin of pearls , Pages 6-16 Chapter 3 - The history of pearls , Pages 17-21 Chapter 4 - The structure and anatomy of the pearl oyster , Pages 22-31 Chapter 5 - Sources of natural pearls , Pages 32-59 Chapter 6 - Cultured pearls , Pages 60-86,CP1,CP2,CP3,CP4,CP5,CP6,CP7,CP8 Chapter 7 - Testing pearls and cultured pearls , Pages 87-115 Chapter 8 - Imitation pearls , Pages 116-123 Chapter 9 - The method of pricing pearls , Pages 124-128 Chapter 10 - A pearl pot-pourri , Pages 129-139 Glossary of terms , Pages 140-143 Recommended reading , Page 144 References , Pages 145-146 Index , Pages 147-150 Alexander E. Farn. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 144-146.