While everyone knows and understands that the “classic” round pearl is considered to be the epitome of pearl perfection, there is an incredibly unique and beautiful range of shapes out there for pearl lovers to consider.
A pearl’s shape is one of the major Value Factors to consider when evaluating and pricing pearls, and is one of the more important aspects of the pearl’s value. There are 7 main Pearl Shape categories to know about, and each one has even more variations within that category providing nearly endless variety and beauty.