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Pearls
Strack, Elisabeth: Pearls. Stuttgart: 2006. 707pp with 660 mosly colour illustrations, including 40 maps and 8 tables of pearl-producing molluscs. A scientific overview on pearl-producing molluscs is given alongside an introduction into the history of pearls. Examines the countries where pearls are found including European and American freshwater pearls and pearls from gastropods (Abalone, Conch and Melo pearls). Looks at the development of cultured pearls and freshwater cultured pearls and the treatment and artificial coloration, fakes and imitations. The final chapters deal with the correct care and maintenance of the pearls.
A scientific overview on pearl-producing molluscs is given alongside an introduction into the history of pearls. Examines the countries where pearls are found including European and American freshwater pearls and pearls from gastropods (Abalone, Conch and Melo pearls). Looks at the development of cultured pearls and freshwater cultured pearls and the treatment and artificial coloration, fakes and imitations. The final chapters deal with the correct care and maintenance of the pearls. Text in English
