1. Luster; “it’s the most important quality for a pearl, regardless of what kind of pearl it is.†Luster, Shepherd went on to explain is “a measure of the quantity and quality of light reflected from a pearl.â€
2. Surface quality. “The less natural blemishes—pits, cracks, rings and scratches—the better,†says Shepherd.
I could say that for myself and lots of other things too—and Shepherd graciously listened to my list as I did so during our chat. The man is as elegant as his jewelry.
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