CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE

Often natural pearls and cultured pearls come to mind when looking for cultured pearl necklace. Both natural and cultured pearls are identical when it comes to formation of pearls. Both type of pearls are comprised of nacre layers. Natural pearls are formed when a small foreign object, such as a parasite or a grain of sand enters in the gonad or mantle tissue of a mollusk or oyster. In case of cultured pearls this mantle tissue is implanted surgically. After that process of formation of pearls is the same. In a defensive response to the irritant, the mollusk secretes nacre as a smooth, protective coating around the irritant and with multiple concentric layers of nacre, eventually pearl is formed.

The principle difference between natural pearls and cultured pearls is the thickness of nacre. Premature harvesting leads to thinner nacre and pearl farms constantly try to get the best quality cultured pearls every harvesting season. Since natural pearls are rarity now, all type of pearls are cultured pearls and cultured pearl necklace is made with various types of pearls such as freshwater pearls, akoya pearls, Tahitian pearls, South sea pearls. Cultured pearl necklace come in various necklace lengths, sizes and colors. Luster of any pearl types and the quality that keeps each pearl type apart from each other and are priced accordingly.

Freshwater cultured pearls are grown in mollusks that live in freshwater lakes, ponds and rivers rather than in the sea. Freshwater pearls are produced in mussels and saltwater pearls that are commonly known as akoya pearls are produced in oysters. China and Japan are the major producers of these cultured pearls – freshwater pearls and akoya pearls. Tahitian pearls come from Tahitian island and its neighboring areas. South sea pearls are grown mainly in Australia and Indonesia.

Because these cultured pearls come in a variety of shapes, colors and overtones they are very versatile and look very graceful and alluring. Elegant beauty of cultured pearl necklace is well recognized by all women around the world and demand for these cultured pearl necklaces is increasing every season. Besides classic white color cultured pearl necklace, pink and black are the other preferred choices for many women when it comes to buying cultured pearl necklace to suit their fashion and styles.

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Good news is that pearls have become affordable and the quality has improved. There was a time when natural pearls cost a fortune and were domain of rich and famous people but not any more. More and more people are buying pearls because of its natural lustrous appeal. But natural pearls are rare and all pearls sold in the domestic and international markets are all cultured pearls and are known by various names such as freshwater pearls, akoya pearls or akoya seawater pearls, Tahitian pearls, South sea pearls.

What are cultured pearls then? A Japanese man named Kokichi Mikimoto back in early 20th Century developed the culturing technique. He had mastered the culturing technology in growing the pearls naturally in seawaters but with little human help. This technique of growing cultured pearls is popularly known as the bead-nucleating technology. Ever since there has been great demand for these cultured pearls which are worn everyday by all women around the world.

A very small mantle tissue beads are implanted inside the mollusks or oysters to form beautiful pearls. Pearls are formed inside the body of oysters. The mollusk deposits layer of nacre, a combination of crystalline and organic substances, when any irritant or parasite enters or placed inside its body. Over a period of time with nacre building up in layers upon layers, the pearl is formed.

Difference in cultured and natural pearls can’t be made with naked eyes; however, distinction becomes very prominent when seen through x-rays. Cultured pearls are used in pearl jewelry as well as in cosmetics.

Pearls are evaluated by the quality, size, shape and type of pearls. Luster is the hallmark for any pearl. Although white color is synonymous with pearls but they do come in various other natural shades link cream, rose overtones, pink, gray, peacock black, golden and lavender etc.

Women have always been enchanted by the beautiful and the gorgeous appeal of fine pearl jewelry. Each piece of fine pearl jewelry stands for its own beauty and style. Pearl jewelry is considered to be the best and perfect gifts for loved ones among other jewelry. Pearls natural shine is very appealing and adding the complete pearl set to any wardrobe is an excellent choice by many.

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Discount Pearls - pearl jewelry comes in various types, sizes, colors and shapes and each piece of pearl jewelry comes with different price tags. The most affordable are freshwater pearl jewelry and then comes the akoya pearls. Some jewelry boutiques or online pearl jewelry stores may jack up the quality as AAAA but in fact you may be paying higher price for a lower quality grade pearls. There are no such AAAA grading among pearl jewelers in the pearl industry. It is simply false. We at pearl princess always offer our customers the best quality pearls at wholesale discounted prices. We have long-term relationship with pearl farms – the original source and we procure the best and the finest superb quality pearls directly from them and pass on these savings to our customers. We have built our reputation on quality and we don’t compromise on quality – period. Our best publicity is through words of mouth.

Buying complete pearl jewelry set - pearl earrings, necklace, and bracelet gets you extra savings plus you save money on shipping and handling if bought each item separately. Browse through our entire range of discount pearls - pearl jewelry items and you will find the most genuine prices and exceptional high quality on these discount pearls. Pearls are always in fashion and liked by all. Pearls have always been considered the blessing gifts. Women love pearls. Because of pearl’s natural beauty and lustrous appeal, pearl jewelry as a gift can be worn for many years and passed on from generation to generation.