Types of pearls

     Freshwater pearlsThe undisputed leader in freshwater pearl cultivation today is China, however, they were originally cultivated in Japan. The unique ability of the mollusk Hyriopsis cumingi to grow dozens of pearls at a time makes freshwater pearls more affordable than saltwater pear

Pearl Types: A quick overview – Pearl Paradise

Characteristics of Pearls

Types of Pearls - LUNAR RAIN

Pearls 101: A Quick Look at the Different Types

Akoya Pearls - Seven Seas Pearls

Pearl Facts - Deans Jewelry

Understanding Different Types of Pearls – PEARL-LANG®

Different types of pearl producing species (first two columns), trade

Genuine Pearls - A Brief Overview of the Two Types of Pearls. – L

Prim Pearls: Pearl Shapes