South Sea Shell pearls

South Sea shell pearls are simulated pearls. These shell pearls are imitation pearl, but these are not made up of wax, plastic or other inexpensive material which is commonly used to make imitation pearls. Production of South Sea shell pearls was initiated in Barcelona, Spain.

South Sea shell pearls are made in laboratory from South Sea oyster shell. First shell is cut and Pulverized into fine powder. Key ingredient used while making these Sea shell pearls is ‘Mother of pearl bead’. This bead used as pearl nucleus, this coated with help of high pressure sprayers and oven. This bead adds weight, durability and value to the shell pearl. To produce lesser quality shell pearls nucleus made up of glass, stone or plastic is used.

These pearls are very popular mainly due to its low price. These pearls are affordable for every pocket. There are some expensive shell pearls available in market their high price is mainly due to excellent quality. But if we compare them with natural South Sea pearls they are cheaper. These stunning South Sea pearls highly resembles to most expensive South Sea pearls.

Since this process is completely controlled by trained technicians, pearls obtained are perfectly round with very high luster and one can get many perfectly matching pearls. Mother-of-pearl nucleus, modern technology and strict quality control increases durability of pearls. Shine and color of shell pearl will always remain the same; sweat, perfume or detergent does not affect it. Quality of South Sea shell pearls mainly depends upon quality of shell from which it is made. As shell pearls are completely man made manufacturer can produce pearl of any size, shape and color as per market requirements.

There is a different grading system for these South Sea shell pearls. Pearl which has Mother-of-pearl bead is considered to be of highest quality. Grading also depends upon smoothness of surface, luster and consistency of size.

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