FRESH WATER PEARLS

All fresh water pearls are cultured pearls and are grown in rivers, ponds and lakes. Large parts of fresh water pearls come from China where pearl industry has shown tremendous growth and pearl farms in China are always working hard to get the best quality fresh water pearls from each harvest. There has been a big demand also both in U.S and International markets for these amazing fresh water pearls and has become very affordable now.

Since natural pearls production was not dependable and human had no control over its growth, this led to the innovation of culturing pearls. Culturing pearl technique was originally developed in Japan in early 20th Century and pearls were mainly grown in sea. Famous akoya pearl name derives its name from word salt water in Japanese language. For many decades akoya pearls dominated the market but with the fresh water pearls coming in great quantity and with better lustrous quality, it has surpassed akoya pearls in demand.

Fresh water pearls culturing technique is different than growing akoya pearls. A small mental tissue is inserted or implanted inside the pearl oysters and left in water to grow. It takes about 2-5 years to have nice quality growth and quality. Water and other climatic conditions have great impact in the production of freshwater pearls.

Fresh water pearls come in natural white and cream colors but can be color enhanced to various exciting colors such as pink, peach, black, blue, champagne and lavender etc. The wider choice of colors in fresh water pearls give designers a chance to play with many styles. Amazing fresh watercolors look great and very attractive. Women always prefer to have wider choices when it comes to buying pearl jewelry.

Since diamond, platinum and gold jewelry are very expensive, pearl jewelry made with fresh water pearls is comparatively very cheap and have become very affordable now. It doesn’t cost a fortune to buy fresh water pearl jewelry and is not heavy on budget. Pearl jewelry made with fresh water pearls is a great gift for loved ones too. Pearl jewelry is a very popular item and can compliment any outfit from casual to party dress.

PEARL EARRINGS

Pearl earrings are made with selective quality pearls of various types such as freshwater pearls, akoya or seawater pearls, Tahitian pearls and South seawater pearls. Each one of these types of pearls lends their own charm and sophistication in a pair of pearl earrings. Depending upon age and color of one’s skin, woman may choose small to medium or large pearl size for a set of pearl earrings. Gold and silver posts are used when making pearl earrings.

Since pearl earrings come in wide range of prices and colors, pearl earrings have become very much affordable. Pearls come in a variety of colors, the most traditional and popular are white and black but with wide array of various other colors - pink, peach, golden etc available, women now have many choices. Perfect peal earrings with matching pearl necklace has always been the preferred choice of all women.

Pearl earrings are unique and wonderful gift for yourself or someone special in your life. Simple pearl earrings can be the perfect accent to a wonderful business suit or evening attire. The right matching pearl earrings can be worn on casual occasions or the dressiest of occasions depending on the style and type of jewelry and your individual taste and fancy. Buying pearl earrings isn't merely about finding the most expensive item on sale but it must match your outfit and your taste. Classic stud pearl earrings lend a simple elegance to an ornate gown, while simple gowns may go very well with dangle pearl earrings.

FRESHWATER PEARL JEWELRY

Freshwater pearl jewelry is now available in high lustrous quality and at much affordable prices than ever before. Freshwater pearl jewelry is designed with pearls that are grown from freshwater mussels in bays, lakes and rivers. Freshwater pearls are largely produced in China now, but some pearls come from Japan, United States and other parts of the world. 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 cultured pearl is formed. Interestingly, a single mussel can produce up to 40-50 pearl beads.

Although white color is very traditional and classic in freshwater pearl jewelry but freshwater pearl jewelry do come in various other natural shades link cream, rose overtones, gray, pink, peacock black, golden and lavender etc. Freshwater pearl jewelry can be worn with all kinds of dresses – from casual to parties. Freshwater pearls have been the most sought after gems because of their natural beauty and brilliant lustrous appeal. Freshwater pearl jewelry is much cheaper than diamond and gold jewelry and very affordable.