I said it actually. The great challenge for all us in the 21st century is in integrating science and the arts.
If you were to read the page on Identifying Natural Pearls in context and in its entirety it might help - you can't learn everything about pearls and jewelry from a text book. What is the scientific formula of beauty, for instance?
"Nobody, can tell you what beauty is. A woman can be flawless, immaculate and have no soul. Such a woman is not beautiful. So it is with a pearl. It is in a pearl's soul wherein its' beauty lies.
Some people have what others cannot learn, the gift of knowing. They are born with an eye for a pearl, as some people are born with a gift for music or art or touching the heart of a man or woman. "A novice has much to learn but that he cannot learn".
You are welcome to leave your comments Caitlin, but in a polite and respectful manner. We are all learning from each other and if you have pearl expertise that you can share with us please do.
