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	Ann Marie Hodrick BellaOnline's Fashion Jewelry Editor

Are All Tahitian Pearls Black?
Amy Hourigan is a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America´s Graduate Pearls program, fashion writer, and accessories buyer for Moon River Pearls. I invited Amy to be our Guest Author this week.

Diamonds, Care & Cleaning
Diamond engagement and wedding rings are often worn 24 hours a day. Even though diamonds are the hardest minerals, a 10 on the MOHS Hardness Scale, they still require care to keep them looking their best, and to protect them from loss or damage.

Pearls, Forever in Fashion
Pearls love being worn. For some people, natural body oils help enhance the luster of pearls. Pearls should always be put on after your hair spray and perfume—they don’t take well to caustic chemicals and repeated use of hairspray will dull the luster.