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If everything else is equal, such as weight, the higher the carat number is, the more expensive the gold will be. This sometimes leads into questions as to why a jeweller might use18ct not 22ct/24ct and why on some 18ct pieces, there might be fittings of 9ct.  This is easy to explain! Gold is a very soft metal in its natural near 100% pure form (24ct). In fact, it’s so soft that it’s often impractical to make jewellery out of it. Other metals need to be added for strength. Most jewellers consider 18ct to be the highest purity level that is a compromise between getting as much gold in as possible while giving the item enough strength so as to offer day-to-day robustness and longer-lasting durability. That’s why 18ct is often used as an international standard. However, even though 18ct has strength, the metal might still not be quite hard enough to cope with daily use stresses in certain situations. Let’s take a hypothetical example – a brooch with a back pin. ...

If you’re thinking about buying one of our stunningly beautiful pearl rings, here are a few tips about how to go about taking your ring size: buy a ring size gauge. These can be purchased online for as little as $5-$10 but remember there are differences between Australian or US sizes;   if you have a friendly local jeweller, they’ll usually tell you your ring size in a few seconds by using one of their gauges; you can use a piece of string or tape to give you the circumference of your finger and then use online conversion charts to work out your ring size. This can be rather imprecise though and isn’t really recommended; if you’re using the string method, do please remember that the joint in your finger may be wider than where the ring will actually sit. It’s normally sensible to add about a half-size to compensate for that if you’re using the string/tape method; if you have something like a Vernier gauge, you could take the diameter of your finger and again then...

Pearls are relatively strong but they are one of the softer materials used in jewellery. So, it’s important to take care of them and here are a few top tips relating to avoiding damage: don’t clean them in ultrasonic machines;  if you’re using an aerosol or spray perfume, deodorant or hairspray, do so before putting on your  pearl jewellery ;  avoid wearing your pearls when cooking. Some ingredients which have a slightly higher acid content (e.g. vinegar) can be damaging to a pearl’s surface and lustre. The same is true for some stronger household cleaning agents;  don’t expose them to excessive heat – such as hot air blasts when opening an oven door;  try to not store pearls in a box alongside other jewellery – unless they’re in a separate protective silk or similar (but not airtight) bag. They may get scratched otherwise;  a constant exposure to still and very dry air ...

I am a long term and proud supporter and sponsor of the Long Table Lunch and in the earlier years was on the committee for Breast Cancer Care. This Sunday 2nd April, Lust Pearls proudly donates a special piece of pearl jewellery as a fabulous door prize for one lucky winner each year. This year’s lucky door prize winner will receive the elegant Lust Serenity chain pendant of 18ct yellow gold with 0.01ct diamond and a 9-10mm Tahitian South Sea pearl embellished with 0.16ct brilliant cut white diamonds. Congratulations to Jonnene, the lucky winner of the Lust pendant valued at $2,200. Not sure what the Long Table Lunch is? Here’s a bit of a background to it… The Celebration of Women Long Table Lunch was established by Faith Nichols of Comestibles in 2004 to commemorate the life of Pippin Bath, a prominent member of the Perth catering industry who lost her battle with breast cancer at only 37 years of age. 13 years later, it is Breast Cancer Care WA’s signature fu...

                         Australian supplier Lust Pearls has taken to the world stage… having been selected to participate in a jewellery event in New York and subsequently featured in… Rappaport Magazine.. We wanted to share our excitement with you … To have a featured article in Rapaport Magazine is an achievement that we’re very proud of… Not only for the Australian Jewellery Industry but for our own business Lust Pearls. Here’s what they said… “Three pieces from the Lust Pearls range were displayed at a US-based function organised by the Cultured Pearl Association of America and held in October.” Lust Pearls CEO Jill Hansen said the purpose of the event was to showcase international diamond jewellery trends to marketing and media professionals… She added that “The feedback at the luncheon was very strong”… “Those in attendance were impressed with the design, balance and feel of the pieces… … ...

Jill has been a key sponsor of Breast Cancer Care WA for the past 11 years straight.  She has made continual contributions to this worth while local charity who helps those who are suffering and their families in very practical ways when dealing with Breast Cancer. Thank you, BCC for all the wonderful work you do for women and men of WA For more details, please visit -  https://www.lustpearls.com.au/lust-talk/60-our-contribution-to-community