Types of Pearl
The pearl is unique among all other gemstones in the world. It is the only gem that is grown inside a living organism.
There are three main pearl types used in Jewellery:
- Freshwater
- Akoya
- South Sea (White, Golden and Tahitian)
Each type of pearl is produced by a different species of oyster, and each oyster lives in a different region of the world under very specific climatic conditions.
Related links
- Pearls in History
- What Are Pearls?
- How Cultured Pearls Are Grown
- Determining Pearl Quality
- Types of Pearl
- Our Pearls
- How to Care for Your Pearls
