Types Of Pearls
Pearls are the symbol of beauty and purity. It adds more prettiness in our jewelry. Today, they are produced by using both classic and contemporary techniques. They are coming in many more fashionable styles than traditional strand of pearls. There are various types of pearls available in the market.
Natural Pearls Natural pearls occur randomly in nature, without any human intervention and are extremely rare. In the past, they were found in the Persian Gulf. When found, the pearls are harvested, cleaned and used in the jewelry. These pearls are the most expensive of all the pearls.
Cultured Pearls Cultured pearls are differ from natural pearls as they are grown in special pearl farms. The mollusks are raised until they are old enough to accept the mother-of-pearl bead nucleus. Through a fragile surgical method, the technician embeds the bead and then the mollusks are returned to the water and cared for while the pearl forms.
South Sea Pearls South Sea pearls are cultivated in oysters. They are grown in large and it also found in many shapes. They are of exceptional quality pearls range from silver to white, golden, and cream colors. Due to its perfect roundness and smoothness the range of south sea pearl jewelry are the prettiest one.
Freshwater Pearls Freshwater pearls cultured in mussels. They are natural looking and diverse shape and color and are not bigger than 7mm. They are originating in Japan around Biwa Lake. These are generally smaller, less symmetrical, and not as well matched when strung on a strand. But if you are looking for affordable pearls, freshwater pearl jewelry is the perfect one.
Imitation Pearls Imitation pearls are usually a coated glass bead. Most have a high luster, but not the depth of luster seen on high quality cultured pearls. Jewelers can easily separate an imitation from a cultured or natural pearl. It can be a challenge, though, to determine if the pearl is cultured or natural. And, many pearls undergo treatments to either enhance their luster or alter their color.
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