FRESHWATER CULTURED PEARLS

Freshwater cultured 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. Interestingly, a single mussel can produce up to 40-50 pearl beads. Freshwater cultured pearls have always been the preferred choice of many women. Freshwater cultured pearls are one of the most beautiful and magical gems on this earth. Freshwater cultured pearls are now available in high lustrous quality and at much affordable prices than ever before.

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.

AKOYA PEARLS

Akoya pearls - Our fast selling item this season. Well, akoya name itself means saltwater in Japanese language and for decades pearl industry has been extensively selling these most lustrous pearls to the consumers and even now it commands a very decent share when it comes selling and buying pearl jewelry among pearl jewelers and consumers. Akoya pearls are the classic cultured pearls of Japan. Akoya pearls luster is intense, their nacre is thick and colors brilliant. Undoubtedly, they carry higher values than freshwater pearls.

Although Japan is the originator of producing akoya pearls, so to say, as Kokochi Mikimoto of Japan had invented and patented the bead-nucleating technology of culturally growing these pearls in the seawaters. Akoya pearls are primarily cultivated in the sea salt waters off the coastal areas of Japan and China but in recent years China is producing in large quantity and their quality is exceeding remarkable. With new improved modern techniques of culturing pearls, it has become possible to harvest better quality akoya pearls.

Very small mantle tissue beads are implanted inside the Pinctada fucata martensii oysters to form beautiful akoya pearls. Akoya oyster rarely produces more than two pearls whereas freshwater oysters are nucleated to produce about fifty pearls each. Akoya pearls normally take longer time to grow and the total quantity comparatively is not very large due to variable seawater climatic conditions and oysters’ mortality.

Akoya pearls come in white and cream colors with natural overtones. Akoya Pearl Necklaces are made from akoya pearls, which are known for their brilliant luster and nearly perfect round shapes. Akoya pearls typically command high prices as compare to freshwater pearls but they are excellent choice for many women and have always been extremely popular. Akoya pearls are very alluring and make excellent luxurious gifts. Akoya pearl necklaces are designed and hand-knotted with very selective lustrous pearls. Enhance your beauty with most lustrous akoya pearl jewelry.

PEARLS

All that glitters not always gold so are the stones. When diamonds are mined they have less values but when cut and polished they become more precious. Similarly value is added when other gems are cut, shaped and polished to bring brilliance to its surface. Jewels are all about beauty and value. In general, the ultimate goal is to enhance the beauty of any piece of jewelry.

Pearls on the other hand have always been the most sought after gems because of their natural beauty and brilliant lustrous appeal. Pearl jewelry has always fascinated women for many centuries right from Queens to ordinary folks and is very much sought after. Pearls have always been in fashion and are preferred choice for many women. Brides love wearing them. Best of all, it is much cheaper than diamond and gold jewelry and very affordable. Women look very graceful and pretty wearing pearls.

Natural pearls are rarity now but cultured pearls have come a long way since Koki chi Mikimoto of Japan had invented the bead-nucleating method. These cultured pearls are known by various names now like Freshwater pearls, Akoya pearls, Tahitian pearls, South seawater pearls.

Various pearl jewelry items such as pearl necklaces, pearl earrings, pearl pendants, pearl rings, pearl bracelets, and bridal jewelry are designed with different type of pearls, colors and sizes. At pearlprincess.com you will find the best top quality pearl jewelry. Enhance your beauty with one of the nature’s best treasures.