Pearl Jewelry

Pearl Jewelry : Pearls are for purity, pearls are for perfection. White pearls are the symbol of elegance and beauty and peace. They represent moon and are valued next to diamond. Pearls are obtained from the mollusks. They are formed in a wide range of colors. Mollusks, marine or freshwater, have a soft body and a hard shell. Although all mollusks can produce pearls , they are still rare. The technique of cultured pearls has made this gem more common.

While pearls come in many different shapes, the rarest and highest-quality are round. Akoya, Tahitian, and South Sea oysters tend to produce the roundest pearls, while those of freshwater mollusks can be oval to slightly off-round. When considering a pearl purchase, the shape of each pearl should be consistent in a necklace, bracelet, or earrings. Many of the less symmetrical shapes can be quite beautiful and are used in stylish jewelry: the drop pearl's shape lends itself well to earrings, and the baroque pearl features irregular shapes that work well as necklace accents. In addition, a half sphere pearl called a mabe is often used in earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.