Pearls: The Tears of Aphrodite

In our latest video Chris Hughes shares some pearls of wisdom; what to look out for when it comes to the tears of Aphrodite. Join Chris to expand your knowledge and maybe find some new inspiration for your own collection.
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[@augeniasestokaite4674]

Omg what a great presenter, clear speech, excellent pauses when needed for drama play and he knows how to give value to the pearls. Thank you very much..!

[@antiqueguildbrisbane]

Thank YOU so much!

[@annkys9441]

Love this guy, His knowledge on antiques and everything beautiful is impeccable.

[@antiqueguildbrisbane]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@juliancoulden1753]

What a man! Extraordinary knowledge, articulate presentation.

[@antiqueguildbrisbane]

Thanks for watching Julian!

[@janeday9148]

Super clear presentation you are obviously an expert with an ability to make a presentation fascinating

[@freden9234]

Beautiful subject, beautifully explained. Thank you.

[@susanbartlett-ye6476]

Fascinating!!! Thank you for posting!

[@susanalucena9503]

A very interesting explanation about pearls, in a very simple language.

[@antiqueguildbrisbane]

Thank you for watching, Susana! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fionn5305]

Loved this so very much I am going around now and putting my pearls to my teeth. My dear late parents visited Japan in the 70's and visited the Mikimoto factory. I have a few pieces but there was one item a Silver 6 pearl broch and I put it to my teeth and immediately felt the grittiness . THANK YOU.

[@wayneenglish2658]

Thank you thank you thank you for your attention to detail

[@aliciaguerra-salazar5854]

Wow, excellent information.

[@twerkinthecityhuh6340]

Wow great video you really know ur stuff!!!! Very informative and professionally done.

[@TuesdayWells27]

Wonderful. Thankyou.

[@antiqueguildbrisbane]

Thank you for watching!

[@sindurawagh]

So insightful !

[@rosej9686]

This is the first time I've heard it explained WHY pearls should be worn and how doing so will maintain their luster. It makes so much sense! When you said this, I immediately paused the video and ran to put my pearls on! They spend 99% of their time in their case, rarely worn. It's time to revive these babies! Thank you so much for such a clear, informative video! ❤

[@doberman1ism]

What I learned when I lived in Newport, Rhode Island, is in the late 1800s Mrs. Ogden Goelet is the woman who owned the building that is now The Tiffany Building. It was indeed a fair trade. Mrs. Goelet also built the magnificent French Style Ochre Court in Newport, Rhode Island. That is where I attended Salve Regina.-The Newport College.

[@ladysylvia4018]

I wonder if you discuss the process of Mikimoto pearls and Mallorca pearls and why are they so expensive. As I understand them, they are nothing but a glass bead covered in a man made nacre. I really enjoyed this video and my husband has gifted me a strand of Tahitian black pearls and a strand of South Sea golden pearls!

[@catzkeet4860]

Using a man made nacre would result in faux pearls, not cultured pearls. In the mikimoto process the nucleus, a small glass bead, is surgically inserted into the mantle of the chosen bivalve. This is done under very strict hygiene conditions. The shellfish is then grown on. This process takes YEARS and there is no guarantee that the pearl in the end will be perfect. Each shellfish lays down its nacre it's own way, and colour can vary widely too. Once the pearls are harvested, they are graded for shape, size and colour, then those wanted for jewellery are fully or half drilled. This is a painstaking process. The reason that mikimoto cultured pearls are still fairly expensive is because producing them is a time and labour intensive process, that is never guaranteed.

[@canadianintheend]

Great video! I Learned lots thank you.

[@antiqueguildbrisbane]

Thank you for watching!

[@pampollock6407]

Thank you, this has helped a great deal !

[@lucinorth2733]

You look a bit like Jack Black which made this informative video more fun!

[@aliciaguerra-salazar5854]

Yes like Jack Black

[@pinkroses8714]

Just found you ....... please make more video's ..... you are so interesting and if I can get to Brisbane ... I must look up your shop ! Still in Lock Down in Melbourne ! May I ask.... could you do more porcelian too :)

[@antiqueguildbrisbane]

So glad you found us! We're also online and Instagram too under @antique_guild. Funny you should say that. We just may have a few porcelain videos in the pipeline for you to enjoy soon.

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

I like the natural saltwater baroque antique pearls.🤗 They dont need to be round, just a nice shape. Where to go to get the best valuate and age of antique pearls ? Most experts dont know. Ps, Also when fit in jewellery, like from Fabergé they are multiplied in value.

[@annettemarie2076]

What ever happened to those ancient Panamanian and Venezuelan pearls? Are any of them in notable collections today.

[@Iswearitsnotanalt]

Interestingly, the baroque movement in the arts was actually named after a misshapen pearl and not the other way around-- great video though

[@saya1074]

Hello CAN you tell me if Pearls (hb original patent ) are rare ? Whats the origine of HB please ?

[@goldHydrangeas]

How to tell Salt water vs freshwater pearls.

[@magracemadarico1179]

I have ring earing Pearl i buy 2008 2000 dllrs.and i got neclase from my employer 2 neclase fresh water and one nature

[@magracemadarico1179]

I have expensieve Pearl from my employer husband birthday gift to her she is gieveng to me 10 years ago i keep to me until now i wearing if have party

[@magracemadarico1179]

Mommy husband buy when queen Elizabeth inogoration as a queen 70 years ago in UK she said to me Darling my Pearl natural i will gieve you b4 i die