Freshwater pearls

Pearls are gorgeous in any type of jewelry. Pearls are also used for button as well as to adorn fabrics especially wedding dress. Freshwater pearls are most popular type of pearls these days. These pearls are only gemstone produced inside living organisms.

Freshwater pearls are come from freshwater mussels. These gorgeous pearls are produced in Japan, China and United States. These freshwater pearls are not only used in jewelry but are also crushed to make cosmetic paints. Various type of jewelry can have freshwater pearls in it including rings, necklaces, bracelet, broaches, hair accessories and hat pins. There are many different types of pearls but the freshwater pearls are cheap so they are fairly common, especially in recent years.

Naturally obtained freshwater pearls are rarely round or close to it. More often than not they are baroque, slugs or wings. These pearls are noted for their wide range of colors including white, pink, red, salmon, copper, brown, lavender, purple, green, blue, cream and yellow. Just like other types of pearls, white colored pearl are most common. However, the most desirable colors of freshwater pearls are pastel pinks, lavender, rose and purple. The colors of pearls depend upon the muscle species, water quality and most important their position of pearl on the shell.

Demand and cost of freshwater pearls depends upon the quality, color, shape, translucency, texture, matching ability, luster and size. The quality of freshwater pearls is very good or better than any other pearls. Freshwater pearls are completely made up of nacre, compared to saltwater pearls. In saltwater pearls are beaded.

Almost everyone have pearls in their jewelry boxes. Rings with pearls and other gemstone, birthstone and anniversary rings as well as classic pearl earrings either alone as studs or in teardrop shapes with or without gems and bracelet are some popular pearl jewelry pieces. Brooches and hair accessories made with pearls are classy and elegant.

This versatile gem is perfect for all occasions.

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