Trinidad and Tobago Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 165

Trinidad and Tobago Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 165

 Trinidad and Tobago Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery.  By Aamir Mannan. Color of Akoya pearls Akoya cultured pearls come in rose, silver/white, cream, gold, and blue/gray. Quality Factor Five: Size The size of a pearl is measured in millimeters, through its diameter. pearls...

African New Fashion 2015 Girl Bridal Gold Jewellery 10015

African New Fashion 2015 Girl Bridal Gold Jewellery 10015

African New Fashion 2015 Girl Bridal Gold Jewellery. Aamir Mannan. Each animal that belongs to the exotic wildlife of Africa has a place in African animal art, brought about by superstitions and cultural heritage. Every piece of crafted animal art, stand alone as outstanding sculptures, though each relates...

Tonga Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 164

Tonga Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 164

Tonga Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery.  By Aamir Mannan. Shape of Akoya pearls Akoya pearls are generally sold in the "round," "semi-round," "drop" and "baroque" shapes. They don't often appear as "buttons," "circles," or "ovals." Quality Factor Four: Color Saltwater cultured pearls...

African Diamond New Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 10013

African Diamond New Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 10013

African Diamond New Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery. Aamir Mannan. The elephant is revered throughout Africa. Many tribes believe that elephants are iconic with supreme political stature. Tribal chiefs and the elders of the village normally wear masks with distinct features such as huge ears, trunks and...

African Diamond New Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 10014

African Diamond New Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 10014

African Diamond New Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery. Aamir Mannan. Most tribes that dwell along the equator regard crocodiles as deceitful evil spirits. To cast these spirits out, crocodile masks are worn during rituals. Other tribes believe that crocodiles are messengers of divine beings that govern the...

Tokelau Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 163

Tokelau Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 163

 Togo Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery.  By Aamir Mannan. Surface of Akoya pearls Akoya pearls are typically clean, generally free of heavy blemishes. This is a result of their comparatively short cultivation time, and the strict quality standards Japanese pearls are subject to. Quality...

African Diamond New Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 10013

African Diamond New Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 10013

African Diamond New Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery. Aamir Mannan. African animal art has been used by a host of tribes to depict the relationship between man and nature. African animal art has evolved from cave paintings to elaborate sculptures and ceremonial masks. The traditional belief that associated...

Togo Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 161

Togo Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 161

 Togo Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery.  By Aamir Mannan. Generally, the cleaner the surface of a pearl, the more valuable it is. But it's very important to remember that, as products of nature, pearls are almost never flawless -- and imperfections, because they're natural, don't necessarily...

African Diamond New Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 10012

African Diamond New Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 10012

African Diamond New Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery. Aamir Mannan. Most African masks do not resemble the human face. They are designed for shock value. They convey a range of emotions ranging from sadness, anger or suspicion. The fashioning of a mask can take weeks to complete. It is then kept in a...

African Diamond Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 10011

African Diamond Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 10011

African Diamond Girl Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery. Aamir Mannan. Most African masks do not resemble the human face. They are designed for shock value. They convey a range of emotions ranging from sadness, anger or suspicion. The fashioning of a mask can take weeks to complete. It is then kept in a safe...

Timor-Leste (East Timor) Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 160

Timor-Leste (East Timor) Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 160

Timor-Leste (East Timor) Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery.  By Aamir Mannan. Quality Factor Two: Surface Surface is the second most important quality factor in pearl evaluation. Surface quality refers to the amount and kinds of flaws that appear on the outside of a pearl. Surface is generally...

African Diamond Wedding Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 10010

African Diamond Wedding Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 10010

African Diamond Wedding Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery. Aamir Mannan. African masks are the most popular pieces of African art. They are also considered to be among the finest pieces and are highly sought after. They are usually carved from wood, although some are made from cloth, which are decorated with paint...

Tibet Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 159

Tibet Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 159

Tibet Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery.  By Aamir Mannan. Lustre of Akoya pearls Many experts believe that Akoya pearls have the highest lustre of all cultured pearls, and it has to do with their nacre coating. The Japanese waters in which Akoya pearls grow are considerably cooler -- 10...

African Diamond Wedding Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 10009

African Diamond Wedding Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 10009

African Diamond Wedding Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery. Aamir Mannan. Today as in the past, African Jewelry is used to enhance personal beauty and at the same time displays the artistry of African craftsmen. ...

Thailand Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 158

Thailand Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 158

 Thailand Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery.  By Aamir Mannan. High-lustre pearls are bright, and have a deep-seated glow. They reflect objects near them clearly. Though high-lustre pearls usually have a thick nacre coating, thick nacre doesn't always guarantee a pearl will have high lustre....

African Women Diamond Stylish Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 10008

African Women Diamond Stylish Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery 10008

African Women Diamond Stylish Fashion 2015 Gold Jewellery. Aamir Mannan. Tribal jewelry in West Africa was traditionally used to tell a story. Depending on the culture and times, jewelry has been appreciated as a status symbol or designated as a cultural affiliation. Anklets were used for ritual dances,...

Tanzania Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 157

Tanzania Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 157

Tanzania Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery.  By Aamir Mannan. Quality Factor One: Lustre Lustre is considered the most important quality factor in pearls. Lustre refers both to a pearl's brilliance -- the way its surface reflects light -- and its inner glow: the way it refracts light. A pearl's...

African Women Diamond Stylish Fashion Gold Jewellery 10007

African Women Diamond Stylish Fashion Gold Jewellery 10007

African Women Diamond Stylish Fashion Gold Jewellery. Aamir Mannan. Tribal African Jewelry was made from natural materials such as ivory, amber, bone, wood, shells, metal, hair and stone. These various materials were fashioned into necklaces, waist chains, bracelets, ankle chains and head adornments. ...

Tajikistan Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 156

Tajikistan Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 156

 Tajikistan Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery.  By Aamir Mannan. Akoya Pearl Quality Evaluation It's generally accepted that Akoya pearls, the classic cultured pearls of Japan, are the most lustrous of all pearls. But "lustre" is only one of the 5 quality factors used in judging cultured...

African Women Diamond Stylish Fashion Gold Jewellery 10006

African Women Diamond Stylish Fashion Gold Jewellery 10006

African Women Diamond Stylish Fashion Gold Jewellery. Aamir Mannan.  African jewelry dates back thousands of years and the oldest jewelry known is some shell beads discovered in a cave in South Africa believed to be about 75,000 years. ...

Taiwan (Republic of China) Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 155

Taiwan (Republic of China) Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery 155

Taiwan (Republic of China) Pearl Gold Diamond 2015 Fashion Jewellery.  By Aamir Mannan. Akoya Pearl Processing The exacting procedure of sorting cultured pearls is especially time-consuming with Akoya pearls. One reason is: there are so many pearls to sort through. Another is that Japanese matching...