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Aiello 
 Jewelers & Imports
408 Alvarado Street  Monterey, California   93940  USA
  (831) 375-4260

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bulletPearls are lustrous gems from the sea. 
Cultured pearls are cultivated in salt water while freshwater pearls are grown in rivers and lakes. While Japan is the leader in cultured pearls, most fresh water pearls are grown in the United States. The most desirable cultured pearls are round with a lack of any surface blemish. Pearls are found in many different shades of color.  
bulletOpals capture a mysterious fire.
Opals are the traditional birthstone of October.

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    Large white freeform opal pendant in 14Kt gold.

 Large white freeform opal pendant in 14Kt gold with diamond accents. Cluster cultured pearl ring with diamonds in 18Kt yellow gold 

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Diamond hoop earrings Large freeform opal pendant in 14Kt gold. Gunmetal Mabé pearl ring in 14Kt yellow gold.

bulletLever back earrings
provide a hoop and  hinge that locks the back of the earring in place.
Also referred to as French backs.
bulletButton earrings
use a post an clutch (nut) to secure the earring in place
bulletCare and Cleaning
Avoid chemical cleaners and abrasives
they can damage the pearls soft delicate finish