Most people think pearls only come from oysters. The truth is different. Natural pearls can form in many mollusks. Some of the rarest gems in the world are non-nacreous pearls from conch, melo melo, clam, scallop, and abalone. Knowing about these pearls helps you see beyond the oyster and understand the full story of nature’s […]
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Most people think pearls are just pearls.Saltwater or freshwater—same thing, right? That’s the mistake. Natural pearls and cultured pearls are two different stories. And the saltwater–freshwater divide matters more than you may realize. Let’s make it clear. Natural Saltwater Pearls Natural Freshwater Pearls Cultured Freshwater Pearls Why This Matters for You Practical Tip Think of
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Natural pearls are rarely perfectly round. Learn why baroque, button, and drop shapes carry beauty, authenticity, and lasting value beyond the myth of the perfect sphere. The myth of the perfect pearl misleads many buyers.Natural pearls are organic creations, not factory products.Perfection is rare. Most natural pearls are not perfectly round.They form inside living mollusks
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Many buyers confuse natural and cultured pearls. Learn the key difference with a simple analogy. Avoid costly mistakes when choosing your pearls. When you shop for pearls, one mistake can change everything.Confusing “natural” with “cultured.” Both are real pearls.But their origins are not the same. Think about berries.A wild berry grows by accident in nature.A
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