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Pearls come in
two main categories: freshwater cultured pearls
and saltwater cultured pearls. Various types of
pearls are the result of different oyster use,
the environment in which they live, and different
culitivation techniques used by the pearl farmers.
Freshwater cultured pearls are grown in lakes
and rivers, whereas saltwater cultured pearls
are grown in bodies of saltwater such as bays.
Saltwater cultured pearls most commonly consist
of Akoya and South Sea pearls, also known as Tahitians.
“Make” of Pearl Jewelry
Stringing pearls is also a large factor affecting
the value of pearly jewelry. Pearl “make”
is the meticulousness in which pearls are matched
for pearl size, shape, color, luster, and complexion.
Pure Pearls only offers high value, precision-matched
pearls!
Pearl Luster
Pearl
luster is an intense glow emanating from within
the pearl as a result of good nacre quality. Pearls
with thicker nacre have higher luster. Layers of
nacre that have crystallized and aligned properly
create pearls with intense glow. When nacre is well-formed,
a pearl will exhibit orient. Orient is a prismatic
effect that is created in pearls with thick, high
quality nacre.
Pearl Sizes
Cultured pearls are measured
in millimeters. Pearls are measured in diameter
if round and length and width if off-round. The
larger the pearl size, the more valuable the pearl.
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