
ABOUT PEARL
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FACTS
Mollusk
Is a marine animal with no backbone, which produces natural pearls.
Basra
In Iraq is considered the best source for natural pearls.
2206 BC
Pearls were used in 2206 BC as per a Chinese historian.
China
Produces overwhelming majority of the world’s cultured pearls.
QUALITY

Color
When it comes to pearls, white is the most classic colour.

Lustre
Pearls have high lustre, so white pearls with high lustre fetch good price in the market.

Origin
Basra in the Persian Gulf region is the most famous source of natural pearls.

Shape
As pearls have amorphous crystal system, they come in many shapes like baroque, round, oval, spherical. Round pearls are rare to find.

High in popularity
Like a diamond, pearl is one of the most widely adorned gemstones in the world.
Rarity
Due to fishing, oil production, and marine pollution, natural pearls have become one of the rarest gems in the world.
Mother-of-Pearl
The nacre-lined shell in the mollusc is considered as the belly which produces pearls.
Frequently Asked Question
Pearls are categorized based on their origin or geographical location. Some common varieties include South Sea, Akoya, Tahitian, Venezuelan, and Basra pearls.
A natural pearl forms within a pearl-bearing mollusk without any human intervention. In contrast, a cultured pearl follows the same natural process but begins with human intervention. A shell bead nucleus is inserted into the oyster along with mantle tissue, prompting the oyster to form layers of nacre around it.
Natural pearls can take over a decade to form. Freshwater pearls typically form in 1 to 6 years, while saltwater pearls may take between 3 and 8 years to develop.