Varieties of Peals

Pearls are not just little white orbs strung together and worn as a necklace. Cultured pearls are still new to some buyers. Many are amazed to see colors of pearls that are not white. In order to understand more about pearls and their different varieties, let us start with basic categories.

The first breakdown in categorizing pearls is freshwater and saltwater. The freshwater pearls come in many pastel colors like lavender, peach, orange, white, cream, purple, brown, and yellow. Fresh water pearls do not need a bead nucleus, instead the mussel takes a piece of its own mantle tissue which secrets nacre (mother of pearl) and produces a solid pearl with no central bead core. H. Cumingi is the name of the common freshwater mussel. Most of the freshwater pearl farms are in China, about 300 miles outside of Shanghai. These oysters produce many varieties of shapes such as round, oval, and baroque (odd shaped) pearls.

There are three basic types of saltwater pearls, namely: Akoya, Tahitian and South sea pearls. The akoya pearls also come in a large variety of shapes and colors. Most of the farming of these sea pearls is in Japan. Akoya is the name of the pearls of this region. Highly lustrous, hard and round are the basic characteristics of akoya pearls. Your classic white pearl strands are usually akoya pearls. Most of these gems are light colored but occasionally a beautiful blue-black or blueberry pearl appears.

A second type of pearl is the fabulous Tahitian pearl that range from a silvery color to a deep blue green.

The third and final type is the south sea pearl, normally farmed in Australia or the Philippines. The oysters are the largest species and can produce an extremely large golden pearl.

An Exquisite Choice of Jewelry

What can be better than a pair of large black Tahitian pearl earrings for an exquisite choice of jewelry, or a necklace strand of black pearls to enhance your beauty.

Designers look for imaginative ways to use Tahitian cultured pearls in jewelry. “Aloha Pearls” carry many designs in pendants, rings and earrings that are breathtaking.

When traveling to the south pacific and Hawaii, these exotic pearls reflect the tropical tranquility of a Polynesian paradise. Aubergine is a unique color that is sometimes found in the Tahitian oyster pearl. Pistachio with rose overtones or avocado with blue overtones are just a few of the magical colors that radiate from these south sea pearls. The average size of these dark beauties is 9.5mm. Just one pearl set in gold can be a feast for the eyes.

“Aloha Pearls” is introducing a new pearl strand called the “Fireball” which are large baroque freshwater pearls with unusually high luster. These are very large freshwater pearls resembling fire opal. Theses heavenly necklaces come in princess lengths or 17 inches. Their high orient gives them a rainbow hue. Some strands are snow white and others are a cream color. The choice is yours.

Whether one chooses exotic south sea pearls or common freshwater rounds, the results will be the same, pure satisfaction. White pearls, black pearls, pink or orange, they are all precious gems. Give her a gift of “Aloha”.

Classical Freshwater Pearl Necklace

Perfectly spherical freshwater cultured pearls are rare. Each rare pearl is collected and sorted to make that special princess strand for that luck lady.

Clear pristine lakes are the abodes of the freshwater mussels that produce freshwater pearls. We have many pearls of assorted hues, like yellow, orange, pink and purple. You have to see our beautiful lavender freshwater pearls with their blue overtones, truly a wonder. Many of our freshwater pearls have overtones of rose, blue and green.

We carry many variations of station pearl necklaces. These are necklaces with cultured pearls positioned at regular intervals on cord. Some of our necklaces have diamond roundels at intervals which gives them a fiery appearance.

A strand of excellent white freshwater pearls is the ultimate in classic neckwear. These perfectly round and highly lustrous jewels come in many lengths. The choker, the princess and the matinee are the names of the different lengths, ranging from 16 to 22 inches. The different lengths of these necklaces inspire different moods.

All of our cultured pearl necklaces are irresistible and the prices are also irresistible.

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