The meaning and the origins of "everything's gone pear-shaped."
2011年6月22日 · The human body, as it ages, tends to acquire a bottom-heavy shape similar to a pear, perhaps giving us "pear-shaped" as another way of saying "things fall apart." A poster to the American Dialect Society mailing list a few years ago reported a theory that ties the phrase to ship construction in the 1950s using hot rivets.
meaning - English expression "pear shaped" - English Language
It is not quite as bad as things going "apocalypticly badly" but it's usually a step firmly in that direction. I think I even saw a reference to something going pear-shaped, and using the exponential curve of the pear to illustrate why the situation was pear-shaped, instead of, say apple-shaped (I wish I could remember where I saw/heard that).
what kind of pearls result in teardrop shape? - Pearl Guide
2018年12月9日 · Oval - symmetrical, rounded, oblong shape. Button - symmetrical, flattened or slightly flattened, circular shape. Can be a high button or low button. Drop - symmetrical, rounded, pear shape. Can be a long drop or short drop. BAROQUE Semi-baroque - non-symmetrical, off-round, slightly irregular oval, button, or drop shape.
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2014年7月24日 · The baroque pearl can be purely abstract in its shape, or it can resemble a cross, stick, or some other shape. Baroque pearls fall into the baroque category. Shape is A Major Factor in Pearl Value. The shape of the pearl is one of several factors which goes into determining its quality, and therefore also its value.
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2020年2月6日 · I have a query that may lead to many different opinions because it did in a recent conversation I had with a fellow pearl enthusiast. Do you think "semi-baroque" is a pearl shape? Would be interested in knowing what contributors here think based on their experience/thoughts. Not sure this is...
GIANT CLAM pearl from Palawan, Philippines
2006年10月31日 · Q: I have a giant clam pearl from palawan, philippines (white but no shine) pear shape. 1/ are there collectors of these pearls? 2/ do they pearls of this sort have any commercial value? 3/ if there are know collectors how would i get intouch? kind regards harold
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2005年4月21日 · Good Day to all, I am confused and need advice/guidance about something that I have come across, as some of you know I am a historical Re-enactor/Recreator... I am instructing classes on pearl basics through the middle ages similaritues and differences then and now.. I have come across...
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2014年7月24日 · Weighing a large 203.8 grains, La Peregrina was celebrated not only for its great size, but also its perfect pear shape, and bright white coloration. La Peregrina was found off the coast of Panama in the 16th century and was promptly delivered to King Phillip II of Spain who presented the gem to his new bride, Queen Mary of Spain.
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2006年2月18日 · I've recently refamiliarized my love of pearls, and have been in shock for about six months with how much there is to know. I plan to expand my scanty collection, however, when $$ for quality pearls and sufficient education is all in …
Nautilus pearl | Pearl Education - Pearl-Guide.com
2009年2月17日 · Hi all, I have held in my hand a pearl from a nautilus last week end. The pearl was egg shaped, about 8x6mm, white, it seemed translucent, porcelain-like. The surface was not smooth. I did some research, and the only reference to a …