The October 15, 2013 general meeting of the Pasadena Lapidary Society will feature a presentation on Pearls by Mr. Francis Lau, a Gemological Institute of America graduate gemologist who has been in the jewelry business since 1964. He has taught gemology for 11 years in Monterey Park and Torrance and is the founder of the Monterey Park Gem Society. He currently operates a freshwater pearl farm and a jade cutting and carving factory in China.
His lecture will cover how pearls are formed, cultivated and the finishing process after cultivation. He will describe different types and colors of pearls, as well as what one should look for when buying pearls and care of pearl jewelry.
An assortment of fine pearl jewelry will be on display and for sale during the meeting.