Bill of sale

Or sales receipt. This is one of the most important documents for your gemstone purchases. On it should appear all vendor guarantees, claims of authenticity of a gemstone or pearl and full disclosure of all treatments and enhancements.

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Pear-shaped

A pearl that grows round on one end and tapers to a smaller top. Also a cut shape for gemstones.

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Opera

A pearl strand 32 inches in length.

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Natural

Any pearl that is not cultured. Any gemstone that has not been color or clarity enhanced.

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Irritant

The mother of pearl, or other substance, implanted into oysters in order to produce pearls.

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