FRESHWATER PEARLS
A small piece of mantle tissue is surgically implanted inside the mussel, creating a pearl sac to form and begin secreting nacre to produce a pearl. They are in lakes, rivers, and ponds.
Types of freshwater pearls: Potato & rice pearls, Biwa pearls, Chinese pearls, Seed pearls, Blister pearls, Mabe pearls.
SALTWATER PEARLS
A small piece of mantle tissue and an irritant such as a bead or tiny piece of mollusk shell is implanted inside the oyster, creating a pearl sac to form and begin secreting nacre around the irritant. They are in ocean.
Types of saltwater pearls: Akoya pearls, Southsea pearls, Tahiti pearls, Keshi pearls.
THERE ARE 7 DIFFERENT QUALITY FACTORS IN THE GIA SYSTERM THAT WE USE TO DESCRIBE AND DETERMINE THE BEAUTY OF A PEARL :
Size, Shape , Color, Luster, Surface, Nacre Quality, and Matching.
95% of all Pearls on the market today are cultured pearls. Natural/wild pearls are very rare.
Golden Cultured South Sea pearls necklace
Size 10-12,5 mm
Approximate length: 18 inches
14k gold clasp
Price $2,900
Cultured FreshWater Pearls Necklace
Size 9-11,5mm
Approximate length: 18 inches
925 sterling silver clasp
Price $ 110 /set
Natural Color Available: white and pink.