What are the names of the pearls?

What are the names of the pearls?

5 Different Types of Pearls and How to Tell Them Apart

• Akoya Pearl.
• Freshwater Pearl.
• Tahitian Pearl.
• South Sea Pearl.
• Baroque Pearl.

How many types of pearls exist?

There are essentially five pearl types and the experts at Pearl Paradise will walk you through each of them. Click here to learn today.

What are the highest quality pearls?

White South Sea and Golden South Sea pearls are the most sought-after cultured versions of the gems in the world. That’s because they are the rarest, and offer the most luster and greatest pearls sizes. Both Golden South Sea and White South Sea pearls are cultivated in saltwater.

What is a real pearl called?

A cultured pearl is a genuine pearl, produced by an oyster or mollusk, but with human assistance. There are two main types of cultured pearls: freshwater and saltwater pearls.

Are there black pearls?

Black pearls are formed when that piece of sand gets stuck in the body of a very specific type of oyster, the Tahitian black-lipped Pinctada margaritifera. This, however, is rare; it occurs in only one in 10,000 pearls.

Which color pearl is most expensive?

South Sea pearls
Which color pearl is the most valuable? The most valuable and expensive pearls on the market today are the South Sea pearls, which naturally occur in shades of white and gold.

How can you tell a good pearl?

The Tooth Test: Simply rub the pearl against your tooth, softly. If the pearl is natural or cultured, you will feel the surface as gritty. If the pearl is a faux gem, then the surface will feel smooth. FACT: While observing pearls under a magnifier, specialists can easily tell whether they are a fake or a real gem.

What are squashed pearls called?

Button: Button pearls are flattened to some degree, making them resemble a button or perhaps a disk rather than a perfect sphere. These pearls are often used in earrings where the flattened side can be attached to the setting. Buttons are also categorised as symmetrical.

What are golden pearls?

Golden pearls, the rarest and largest gems in the world Naturally colored Golden South Sea pearls come from the tropical lagoons of Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines. Their hues range from a soft Champagne to a very intense 24K gold color.

What are the different types of whole pearls?

There are four major types of cultured whole pearls: Akoya cultured pearls are the most familiar type of saltwater cultured pearl to most people in the U.S and other western markets. Many customers think of white or cream colored akoyas as the classic pearl used for jewelry, especially single-strand necklaces.

What kind of pearls are found in the South Sea?

Japan and China both produce akoya cultured pearls. Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines are leading sources of these saltwater cultured pearls. South Sea cultured pearls can be white to silver or golden, depending on the type of oyster.

Which is the most valuable type of Pearl?

The most valuable and traditional Akoya pearl shape is a true, perfect Round, but free form Baroque shapes are also available. . . . . . Prices range from $75 to the high thousands, depending on the jewelry type, size and quality of the pearls.

What kind of pearls are produced in Korea?

Korea, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka also produce Akoya pearls, with China being the biggest supplier of Akoya pearls under 7mm. Akoya pearls occur naturally in light pink, white or yellowish color and are typically quite round in shape. Only one pearl and maybe an accidental Keshi pearl is harvested from one oyster.