Glossary
Orient
The iridescent lustre of a pearl, so-called for its rainbow colours. A pearl is judged, among other criteria, by the intensity of its orient.
Related theme:
- french: Orient
- japanese: オリエント効果／オリエントコウカ
- chinese: 珍珠光泽
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