| Journal Call no. | HD9999.C58H66 |
|---|---|
| Article Title | Pearl : a unique gift from mother nature. |
| Is Part Of | Jewellery review ; v.1, no.72, Jan/Feb 1999, p.24-26, +1p., illus. |
| Abstract | Pearls are welcome over the world. In the past, the industry has witnessed booming sales all over the world - but particularly in Southeast Asia where Japan and Hong Kong lead. Unfortunately, however, recently the situation has changed and there have been some setbacks recorded. Mr. Leung Sik Wah, JP, the chairman of Hong Kong Jeweller and Goldsmith Association, talks about the reasons for the change and offers a brief history and the present situation of the four types of pearl. |