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How do oysters make pearls, and what is the difference between natural and cultured pearls? ... Pearls, as you've probably noticed, come in a variety of various colors, including white, black, gray, red, blue and green. Most pearls can be found all over the world, but black pearls are indigenous to the South Pacific.
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Pearls, beautiful, lustrous, glowing pearls. And to think it all started with a grain of sand. ... Not all pearls are gem quality. The pearl can be lopsided, have an irregular surface, or the coloring of the pearl is grayish instead of glistening. If the irregularity is only on one side and the pearl looks good otherwise...
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Ever wonder? Where do natural pearls come from? Here are many details about types of pearls and the countries where they naturally grow. ... Where do natural pearls come from? Now you can speak with authority about where certain species of mollusks are found.
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Cultured pearl types: Akoya Pearls, Freshwater Pearls, Tahitian Pearls, White South Sea Pearls and Golden South Sea Pearls ... Freshwater pearls come from freshwater mussels and are primarily produced by China. Freshwater ...
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Natural pearls come in a variety of colors. The tones of the freshwater pearls are dictated by the mother shell. White is the most common, followed by pink. Other colors depend on the type of mussels. Big washboard mussels usually have pink pearls, as do the wartybacks.
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And unlike diamonds, considered a more standardized commodity, pearls now come in so many different styles that retailers have more opportunity to make a profit, gem experts say.
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