Pearls are one of the most preferred jewelry stones. Symbolizing everlasting elegance and beauty, pearl jewelry is an indispensable part of every lady's jewelry box.
Pearls are for purity, pearls are for perfection. White pearls are the symbol of elegance and beauty and peace. They represent moon and are valued next to diamond. The technique of cultured pearls has made this gem more common. Pearl ornaments like earrinngs, bangles etc. gained popularity in 19th century again when cultured pearls were made. They have never lost their importance and popularity since then and have remained in fashion. Even black pearl can be found but usually amongst the cultured ones. The common feature remains its glow and luster due to reflection of light.
Freshwater pearls refer to the pearls that are created naturally, without any efforts by mankind. It takes years for a natural pearl to form. Pearls are obtained from the mollusks. They are formed in a wide range of colors. Mollusks, marine or freshwater, have a soft body and a hard shell. Although all mollusks can produce pearls , they are still rare. The pearls are made of aragonite and conchiolin, the material mollusk shells are made of. The naturally formed pearls are of different shapes and sizes. Round is the rarest shape thus, real pearl jewelry like pearl earrings, bracelets etc would often be made up of irregular shaped pearls. Such Fresh water pearl jewellery designs generally depend on the species of mollusk and the time it took to form. They need not necessarily be white but range from, golden, purple to pink and cream.
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