Pearls and Gems Unveiled
Pearls come in many varieties, but are generally classified as freshwater pearls or salt water pearls. Here is some information that may prove useful when considering the type of pearls best suited for you.
Saltwater vs. Freshwater Three species of molluscs, which are found in coastal waters of the Pacific, produce the vast majority of Saltwater Pearls. These include the Siver or Gold Lipped Oyster (South Pacific), the Black Lipped Oyster (South Pacific and Tahiti/Polynesia) and the Akoya Oyster (Japan, China, New Guinea and Australia).
The most common molluscs that produce freshwater pearls are the Wrinkle Shell or River Shell (found in China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam), the Triangle Shell (China) and the Washboard (North America).
While a variety of molluscs are capable of producing a pearl, the vast majority come from the species listed above.
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