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.
November 9, 2009
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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.
November 5, 2009
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Opera
A pearl strand 32 inches in length.
November 5, 2009
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Natural
Any pearl that is not cultured. Any gemstone that has not been color or clarity enhanced.
November 5, 2009
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Irritant
The mother of pearl, or other substance, implanted into oysters in order to produce pearls.
November 4, 2009
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