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What are Freshwater Pearls? What are the Differences from Sea Pearls?
One of nature's most elegant and precious gifts, pearls have been a symbol of elegance and elegance in jewelry for thousands of years. Used since the past, pearls today are divided into two common types: freshwater and marine pearls. We have told you everything you need to know about these two types of pearls, which have different formation processes, appearance and usage areas.
What is a Freshwater Pearl?
Freshwater pearls grow naturally in freshwater sources such as lakes, rivers and streams. These pearls, which are formed in freshwater mussels, a different organism than sea pearls, have a different variety of shapes and colors compared to sea pearls.
Freshwater pearls can be found in baroque forms with round, oval, drop and irregular shapes. They also come in a wide range of colors such as white, pink and lavender.
Another advantage of freshwater pearls compared to sea pearls is that they are more affordable. In freshwater mussels, more than one pearl can be formed at a time and the cultivation process is easier.
What is a Sea Pearl?
Sea pearls are formed in oysters found in the depths of the ocean and in the seas. The most well-known and widely used in accessories are Akoya, Tahitian and South Sea pearls.
Sea pearls are generally more rounded, lustrous and symmetrical. Depending on each region, they offer a different look, with Tahitian pearls in particular known to be more black-toned.
Marine pearls have a more costly and demanding production process compared to freshwater pearls. Unlike freshwater mussels, sea mussels only produce one pearl at a time.
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