Cultured Pearls : Pearls - An Introduction
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Cultured Pearls
Additionally, there are quite a variety of pearls. Some of the more popular types of pearls include:
Freshwater Cultured Pearls - These types of pearls originate from mussels in the freshwater lakes and rivers of exotic China. Freshwater Cultured Pearls can additionally be found in the United States. These pearls are mostly white in color, but sometimes these freshwater pearls are tinted a lovely pink, peach or lavender color. They are less symmetrical than other types of pearls, but freshwater pearls are also more affordable.
Akoya Cultured Pearls - These types of pearls are found in the salty waters of China and Japan. Ranging in size from 6 to 8.5 mm, these pearls are highly symmetrical pearls with few imperfections. Akoya Pearls range in color from cream to pink, and do have a relatively average price point. Akoya Cultured Pearls are the ones we commonly see in necklaces and other jewelry.
Tahitian Cultured Pearls - As you may guess, these pearls originate in Tahiti, and are farmed on reefs and volcanic atolls. Tahitian Cultured Pearls do come in black to purple to greyish-green colors, and are known for their high luster. Ranging in size from 11 to 13 mm, Tahitian Cultured Pearls exist in mainly in a spherical shape. Due to the fact that these pearls are quite original looking and are quite rare, these type of pearls command premium prices.
South Sea Cultured Pearls – South Sea Cultured Pearls are farmed in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Australia. These types of pearls can range in color from black to white, and can range in size from slightly symmetrical to perfectly spherical in shape. The South Sea cultured pearls are quite large as well (up to 13 mm). They additionally can be quite costly, but the price of pearls is dependent upon the luster – namely, the greater the luster, the greater the price.
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