High quality freshwater pearls

Pearls emanate certain warmth and glow not found in other gems, due to their unique formation inside oysters' body. Freshwater cultured pearls are more than just jewels. Freshwater cultured pearls are not only symbol of purity; virtue and modesty but are real organic gems on this earth.

Freshwater cultured pearls are grown from freshwater mussels in bays, ponds, lakes and rivers. China is the main producer of freshwater cultured pearls but some pearls come from Japan, United States and other parts of the world. Freshwater cultured pearls are cheaper and come in unique shapes and colors and are quite popular in recent years. Although white is synonymous with pearl and is the most common color but freshwater cultured pearls are available in many attractive colors like cream, pink, peach, lavenders and black etc.

High quality freshwater Crystal Jewelry are as good as saltwater cultured pearls. Freshwater pearls are cheaper and come in unique shapes and colors and are quite popular in recent years. Although white is synonymous with pearl and is the most common color but freshwater pearls are available in many attractive colors like cream, pink, peach, lavenders and black etc. Different natural colors are normally results of various other factors such as mussel species or genetics, the water quality and the position of the pearl in the shell. Pearls can be colored-dyed also as per fashion and style.

By contrast, saltwater pearls grow in oysters that live in the ocean, usually in protected lagoons. Akoya pearls, Tahitian pearls and South Sea pearls and are the three main types of saltwater pearls. Nonetheless, they all are cultured with the human help. Natural pearls are rarity now.MORE:Pearl Jewelry