Description
Key Characteristics of Pearls:
- Origin: Pearls are formed when a small irritant, such as a grain of sand or a parasite, enters the mollusk’s shell. In response, the mollusk secretes layers of a substance called nacre (also known as mother-of-pearl) around the irritant. Over time, this builds up into a pearl. Pearls can be found in both saltwater and freshwater environments.
- Color: Pearls come in a wide range of colors, from classic white and cream to shades of pink, black, gold, and lavender. The most common color is white, but some of the rarest and most expensive pearls are black or golden. The color of a pearl is influenced by the type of mollusk that produces it and the environment in which it grows.
- White Pearls: Often associated with classic elegance, these pearls are commonly used in bridal jewelry and formal occasions.
- Black Pearls: Produced mainly by the black-lipped oyster in French Polynesia, these pearls come in shades of dark grey, blue, green, or even purple.
- Golden Pearls: Produced by the gold-lipped oyster, these pearls have a warm, golden hue and are rare and highly prized.
- Pink and Lavender Pearls: These colors are produced by freshwater mollusks and are known for their soft, romantic appearance.
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