ZHUJI: THE PEARL CITY

Zhuji City, in the Zhejiang Province of China, is one of the biggest hubs for freshwater pearls in the world. Zhuji is also the capital of the ancient Yue Kingdom and native town of Xishi, a legendary beauty in the old China. In 2011, there were about 3,000 pearl farms in the city with more than 15,000 employees working in the pearl farming industry. The territorial waters span more than 409,000 acres. Unsurprisingly, Zhuji boasts the largest...

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Tried And True Ways To Tell A REAL PEARL From A FAKE ONE!

Pearls have always been one of women’s favorite jewelry. In the market there is a wide range of pearl jewelry, and it is often difficult for consumers to distinguish the real pearls from the fake ones. Here are 10 simple rules:  ·         Observation Pearls are unique. When you look at each pearl on a necklace, the color, shape, size and luster the pearls are not all exactly the same. Because...

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