The Pearl: Conch (pronounced konk) pearls are petite, vivid gems that come from queen conch sea snails, which live in the Caribbean Sea off the coasts of the Bahamas and into the Gulf of Mexico. The Color: Their colors range from peach to pastel pink—dark pink is the rarest and most coveted.15 Sept 2017
What are the four types of pearls?
- Freshwater pearls. Freshwater pearls are the most common and least expensive.
- Akoya pearls. Deemed the classic pearl, these come to mind when you think about the perfect pearl.
- Tahitian black pearls.
- South Sea pearls.
What are different type of pearls?
Cultured pearls come in 5 main varieties: Akoya, Tahitian, Freshwater, White and Golden South Seas and Sea of Cortez pearls. Each type of pearl has its own unique beauty to offer today's pearl lovers.
What is the highest quality pearl?
The most luminous of all, “Mikimoto Pearl” An important factor to look out for is the thickness of the nacre as this determines the pearl's luster. Only the Akoya cultured pearls with the highest quality and luster can be bestowed with the name “Mikimoto Pearl.”
White South Sea and Golden South Sea pearls are the most sought-after cultured versions of the gems in the world. That's because they are the rarest, and offer the most luster and greatest pearls sizes. Both Golden South Sea and White South Sea pearls are cultivated in saltwater.7 Nov 2020
Which pearl is most valuable?
South Sea pearls
What is the most common type of pearl?
Freshwater cultured pearls
How can you tell good quality pearls?
Pearl Luster The luster of good quality pearls is sharp and bright. You should be able to see your reflection clearly on the surface of a pearl. Any pearl that appears too white, dull or chalky, is of low quality.