Question 1

什么是孔克珠 (海螺珠)? (What is Conch Pearls?)

Accepted Answer

产自大凤螺的非类似珍珠，拥有独特的瓷釉光泽。最珍贵的品种拥有肉眼可见的“火焰纹”（Flame Structure），如同燃烧的粉色丝绸。 Non-nacreous pearls from the Queen Conch shell, featuring porcelain-like luster. The finest specimens display a visible "flame structure" like burning pink silk.

Question 2

什么是巴士拉天然珍珠? (What is Basra Natural Pearls?)

Accepted Answer

产自波斯湾的传奇天然珍珠，以其奶油色调和无可比拟的温润珠光（Orient）著称。在御木本养殖珍珠问世前，它是财富与权力的终极象征。 Legendary natural pearls from the Persian Gulf, famed for their creamy hue and unmatched "orient". Before Mikimoto, these were the ultimate symbol of wealth and power.

Question 3

什么是阿卡/牛血红珊瑚? (What is Oxblood (Aka) Coral?)

Accepted Answer

颜色最深邃的红珊瑚，通常产自日本（Aka）。拥有玻璃般的强光泽和极高的密度。大多数天然阿卡珊瑚的中心都有白芯，这是区分天然与染色的重要特征。 The deepest red coral, often from Japan (Aka). Possesses a high vitreous luster and density. Most natural Aka coral features a "white core" (spine), a key identifier of authenticity.

Question 4

什么是天使肌/Boke 珊瑚? (What is Angel Skin (Boke)?)

Accepted Answer

最珍贵的粉色珊瑚，如同婴儿或少女的肌肤般细腻。颜色从纯白过渡到粉红。维多利亚时期，这种柔和的色调常被用于雕刻玫瑰花簇或浮雕肖像。 The most prized pink coral, resembling the delicate skin of a cherub. Colors range from white to soft pink. Victorians loved carving this material into rose clusters or cameos.

Question 5

什么是沙卡珊瑚 (西西里)? (What is Sciacca Coral?)

Accepted Answer

1875年在西西里岛海岸发现的巨型死珊瑚礁。这种珊瑚在海底沉睡了数千年（亚化石状态），呈现出独特的橙红或鲑鱼粉色。矿藏在开采几十年后便彻底枯竭。 Passively fossilized coral beds discovered off Sicily in 1875. Having slept underwater for millennia, they developed unique salmon/orange hues. The deposit was exhausted within decades.

Question 6

什么是惠特比煤精? (What is Whitby Jet?)

Accepted Answer

一种致密的黑色化石木，产自英国惠特比。质地极轻，摩擦后带静电。自维多利亚女王丧偶后，它成为哀悼珠宝的唯一指定材质，引发了全欧洲的黑色时尚。 Fossilized wood from Whitby, UK. Extremely lightweight and warm to the touch. Became the hallmark of mourning jewelry after Queen Victoria adopted it following Prince Albert's death.

Question 7

什么是编织发丝珠宝? (What is Woven Hair Jewelry?)

Accepted Answer

维多利亚时期极具情感色彩的有机珠宝。将逝者或爱人的头发进行防腐处理后，编织成复杂的纹理，或置于玻璃匣中。代表了“身体的延续”，是最高规格的情感寄托。 Highly sentimental organic jewelry. Human hair was braided into intricate patterns or enclosed in lockets. Represented a tangible connection to a loved one or the deceased.

Question 8

什么是硬胶 (硫化橡胶)? (What is Vulcanite / Ebonite?)

Accepted Answer

早期的硬化橡胶，是煤精（Whitby Jet）的工业替代品。随着时间推移，它会从黑色褪色为独特的“巧克力褐”。摩擦时会散发明显的硫磺味，以此可与煤精区分。 Early hardened rubber, a mass-produced alternative to Whitby Jet. Over time, it fades from black to a distinct "chocolate brown". Emits a sulfur smell when rubbed (friction).

Question 9

什么是波罗的海琥珀? (What is Baltic Amber?)

Accepted Answer

四千万年前的针叶树脂化石。古董琥珀常呈现温润的蜜糖色，受热后有松香味。其内部常包裹着远古的昆虫或植物，被视为凝固的时光。 Fossilized tree resin from 40 million years ago. Antique amber develops a rich honey patina. Often contains "sun spangles" (disk-like inclusions) or preserved insects.

Question 10

什么是皮奎 (金银镶嵌玳瑁)? (What is Piqué Work?)

Accepted Answer

利用玳瑁受热软化的特性，将细小的金银图腾嵌入其中。这种工艺在19世纪达到顶峰，主要用于制作胸针、耳环和梳子。因原料禁令，现已成为不可再生的珍藏。 Technique of inlaying gold or silver into tortoiseshell (hawksbill turtle). Peaked in the 19th C. Since the material is now banned, antique Piqué is a finite, highly collectible treasure.

Question 11

什么是维苏威火山石? (What is Lava Cameo?)

Accepted Answer

利用维苏威火山喷发的熔岩雕刻而成的浮雕（Cameo）。流行于19世纪的“壮游（Grand Tour）”时期。材质相对柔软，因此以此能雕刻出极高浮雕且细节惊人的作品。 Carved from the lava of Mt. Vesuvius. Popular souvenirs during the "Grand Tour". The relative softness allowed for high-relief carvings with incredible facial details.

Question 12

什么是美乐珠 (龙珠)? (What is Melo Pearls?)

Accepted Answer

产自南中国海的美乐海螺，拥有像成熟木瓜一样的鲜艳橙色。拥有独特的云状或火焰状纹理。在清代皇室中备受推崇，象征着至高无上的权力。 Orange pearls from the Melo Melo volute. Famous for intense papaya color and cloud-like flame patterns. Highly prized by Chinese Emperors as a symbol of sovereignty.

Question 13

什么是Akoya 海水珠? (What is Akoya Cultured?)

Accepted Answer

由御木本幸吉培育，彻底改变了珠宝史。早期Vintage Akoya常带有独特的粉色伴色。 Pioneered by Mikimoto. Known for their razor-sharp "mirror" luster. Vintage strands often feature a pinkish overtone.

Question 14

什么是爱尔兰沼泽橡木? (What is Irish Bog Oak?)

Accepted Answer

在泥炭沼泽中埋藏了数千年的橡木，经历了初期石化。颜色深黑无光，常以此雕刻竖琴、三叶草等爱尔兰民族符号。是煤精的平价替代品，但同样极具收藏价值。 Oak wood buried in peat bogs for thousands of years, undergoing early fossilization. Matte black. Carved with harps and shamrocks. A popular Victorian souvenir from Ireland.

Question 15

什么是种子珍珠? (What is Seed Pearls?)

Accepted Answer

直径小于2mm的细小天然珍珠。常以马鬃毛编织在贝母背板上，形成精细的蕾丝图案。 Tiny natural pearls (<2mm). Often strung on horsehair or sewn onto mother-of-pearl to create lace patterns.

Question 16

什么是密西西比河珠? (What is Mississippi Pearl?)

Accepted Answer

极具辨识度的“狗牙”或“翅膀”形状淡水珠。新艺术运动时期设计大师的最爱。 Freshwater pearls known for distinct "dogtooth" or "wing" shapes. A favorite of Art Nouveau designers like Tiffany.

Question 17

什么是巴洛克珍珠? (What is Baroque Pearls?)

Accepted Answer

不规则的异形珍珠。设计师利用其天然形态创作人鱼、神兽等奇幻生物。 Irregular, organic shapes. Designers used them to create mermaids, monsters, and mythical creatures.

Question 18

什么是马贝珠 (附壳珠)? (What is Mabe / Blister?)

Accepted Answer

附着在贝壳内壁生长的半球形珍珠。拥有极大的表面积来展示晕彩，常用于胸针。 Hemispherical pearls growing against the shell. Offers a large canvas for iridescence. Popular for brooches.

Question 19

什么是苏格兰河珠? (What is Scottish Pearl?)

Accepted Answer

苏格兰独有的淡水珍珠，呈现柔和的丝缎光泽。常与苏格兰玛瑙一起镶嵌在当地银饰中。 Freshwater pearls unique to Scotland, exhibiting a soft satin luster. Often set in local silver with agates.

Question 20

什么是鲍鱼珠? (What is Abalone Pearl?)

Accepted Answer

色彩最斑斓的天然珍珠，呈现孔雀蓝绿色的金属光泽。形状通常非常狂野不规则。 The most colorful natural pearls, showing peacock blue/green metallic oxides. Shapes are often wild and irregular.

有机珠宝档案馆

孔克珠 (海螺珠)

巴士拉天然珍珠

阿卡/牛血红珊瑚

天使肌/Boke 珊瑚

沙卡珊瑚 (西西里)

惠特比煤精

编织发丝珠宝

硬胶 (硫化橡胶)

波罗的海琥珀

皮奎 (金银镶嵌玳瑁)

维苏威火山石

美乐珠 (龙珠)

Akoya 海水珠

爱尔兰沼泽橡木

种子珍珠

密西西比河珠

巴洛克珍珠

马贝珠 (附壳珠)

苏格兰河珠

鲍鱼珠