Pearl is…
A pearl is a calcium carbonate deposit that has collected and been formed within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk, such as an oyster, clam or mussel. The most sought after pearls are nacreous pearls, which are produced by molluscan bivalves or clams. These come from both the sea or from freshwater lakes. Pearls are formed when a foreign object, such as a grain of sand, becomes trapped in an oyster or mussel. The grain becomes coated with layers of a smooth, crystalline substance known as nacre. Over time this natural process produces the luminescent gem known as a pearl. The price of a pearl necklace depends on the quality of its pearls. Saltwater pearls are generally more expensive than freshwater ones, which are cultured. The sheen and the thickness of the pearls’ nacre also affect the price, as well as the size and roundness of the pearls themselves. The more round and bigger the pearl is, the higher the price. Due to the timeless elegance, pearl jewelry never falls out of fashion. They can be worn with almost anything. Pearls can be matched with most kind of materials to make a stunning piece such as pearl necklace, pearl earrings, pearl rings and so on. The largest producer of akoya pearls today is China, once dominated by Japan. South Sea pearls are primarily sourced from Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Black pearls are found in Tahiti and are very rare that makes them more valuable.
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