Pearl Types: What makes them different

Many people ask, what types of pearls are there? Many more people don't even realize there are different types of pearls! Let's take a look at the different types of pearls and how they differ from each other!

There are many types of pearls: Natural vs Cultured Pearls, Freshwater vs Sea Pearls, Tahitian Pearls, South Sea Pearls, Akoya Pearls, Edison Pearls, Conch Pearls, Mabe Pearls, so many pearls!

[michelemurphy]

Thank You for an incredibly informative lesson in pearls. I enjoyed this and learned. Fantastic!

[hashtagetcetera]

thanks for the knowledge, I'll start off with Akoya.

[catherinesmart]

Any tips for picking a good size mm for a strand of pearls to be flattering?

[edweena]

. . . you left out Quahogs & Melo Melos <<mild sulk>>. Does a matched strand of Quahog pearls even exist? Occasionally a ring will pop up, or a matched pair of earrings, but have yet to find a strand.

[CatatonicOne]

I have a Three strand necklace left to me from Grandmother, the pearls are grayish, purple, it's 585 on clasp, how do I determine the type?

[snehajoseph]

what can i do if my pearl get some fungai

[hannahherman]

And then there are river clam pearls in a multitude of colors like purple blue black red and multi colored

[sachinkainth]

So how are conk 'pearls' formed?

[alvina.]

Hi I'm from Asia but living here in U.S. My. Family from Asia has a Giant Clamp with pearl on it. 9.2klgs how much does it cost when selling it?

[jenniferbanks]

Will a cultural pearl be gritty to the teeth?

[saigonmonopoly]

that why it not real black peaarl u can see through it white under pant or baall round cheated