About Mallorca Pearls:
Approximately 100 years ago, in the town of Manacor on the island of Mallorca, it occurred to some residents to produce a pearl of high quality, with a specific shine, shape and weight, similar to that of natural pearls.
To make these "artificial pearls" a crystal nucleus of high density is produced, with a specific weight very similar to that of the natural fine pearl.
Mother of pearl and ocean substances are obtained, which together with dyes hardeners, etc., produce a mother of pearl solution which is adequate to bath the nucleus. The actual technique is a closely guarded secret. But it is known that it involves a solution made from the scales of multitudes of fish.
The nucleus is bathed in this solution then dried by a heated rotating wheel. This operation is repeated until several layers are accumulated over the nucleus. The thickness of the layers will guarantee the quality of the pearl.
Selection of fine pearls is a very meticulous process, ensuring the elimination of any defective pearls. There are ten quality control points throughout the process of the production.
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