Pearls
are not just a name but an iconic part of jewelry. The gemstones hold a lot of
significance in the Jewelry industry. Pearl jewelry and its accessories are
beloved by people all over the world. Iconic fashion influencers such as Coco
Chanel and many more have made their mark into the fashion world with the
unique use of pearl jewelry.
Due
to its rareness, the pearls become very expensive stones and also there was a
time when the commoners prohibited the use of pearl. Only the upper class was
able to afford it by that time. Now times have changed and there has been a
procession of artificial pearls which can be afforded by all segments of the
society.
Making
perfect pearl jewelry needs a unique pearl which comes from various
origins. The pearls come from two ways which are:-
·
Natural Pearls which are born in living
organisms and not mined. It comes from oysters, mollusks, clams, etc.
·
Cultivated Pears which is a human
infused process where a foreign object is inserted into an oyster.
There
are various types of pearls used for pearl jewelry such as:
·
Akoya Pearls which are usually found on
the shores of Japan and come in colors of white and cream.
·
Freshwater Pearls which are
budget-friendly as they are cheap and come in colors such as pink and peach.
·
Tahitian pearls which comes in brilliant
colors and shades such as green and brown. The popularity of these pearls is
increasing in the market.
·
South Sea Pearls which are in demand for
their round shape and are very rare. It is considered to be the finest kind of
pearl in the entire world.
The
pearl jewelry consists of Pearl rings, Pearl Earrings, Pearl Necklaces which
are in demand. To differentiate between a real pearl and a cultivated pearl is
quite easy. These are the factors:-
·
No two natural pearls are identical.
·
Pearls are not perfectly round.
·
Real pearls have a cold touch
irrespective of the weather.
·
A string of real pearls which when
shaken gives a soothing sound.
Pearl
jewelry sets will always be a classic and will be redefining fashion forever
with their glow.