5 Different Types of Pearls and How to Judge its Quality



A pearl is defined as a hard, glistening object produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle) of a living shelled mollusk or another animal, such as fossil conulariids.

In simpler terms, while we think of pearls, a luscious round object white a creamy white surface pops in our head. But is it really so?

Here are five different types of pearls for you to know!

Freshwater Pearls

These pearls are grown inside fresh water, and come from the waters of China, generally. These range from 2mm to 12 mm diameter. 

These pearls come in various pastel colors of peach, white, pink and lavender. 

Baroque Pearls

These come from the Baroque era, led by the great King Charles I. 

These pearls are judged by their shapes. They are divided into two: Traditional and Baroque pearls and have further classifications under them. Traditional pearls are generally spherical and the other could be anything but that! Baroque pearls are more expensive than traditional pearls.

The further classifications are: Twin Pearls, Coin Pearls, Heart Pearls, Egg Pearls and Rice Pearls.

South Sea Pearls

These come from the Coral Triangle, i.e. from the band stretch of Indonesia, Australia and The Philippines. These are the most priced and valued pearls as these are extremely rare and come from the waters of sharks. These are around 8mm to 18mm in diameter. 

Akoya Pearls

These pearls are found from the cold coastal waters of Japan, Southern China and Vietnam. These range from 2mm to 10mm in diameter. These are generally white, but sometimes are also found in blue and golden shades.

Tahitian Pearls

These are hailing in the world from French Polynesia. These are gorgeous black pearls which are naturally glossy in nature. These range in various shades of grey and the darker ones are the most priced ones. These range from 5mm to 18mm in diameter. 

How to judge a pearl right?

When it comes to pearls, knowing these four basic pointers is a must! One can become an expert if one studies these well in a pearl.

Let us get to know these four important pointers.

Size

Size does matter. Pearls are measured by diameter. Average size pearls that are sold in the market range from 7mm. Generally pearls are found in the 2mm to 20 mm range. Bigger the pearls, higher the cost.

Shape

You will rarely find a perfectly round pearl. It is very rare to find, and hence the perfect one would be the most expensive one. Anything close to a perfect circle would be expensive and going further away would be cheaper.

Surface

Absence of spots, bumps, cracks would make the value of the pearl go up high. Clarity matters the most here when it comes to judging a pearl by its surface. Highest quality pearls have a sharp mirror reflection quality.

Color

Pearls come in a variety of colors. From black to white to pink to blue, you will find pearls in all shades. Especially coral shaded pearls. No matter what the color is, your judging factor has to be the shine and lustre.

If you are in USA and looking for Pearl Jewelry then House of Devam is best option for you. They have all types of pearl jewelry. Visit their store at boca raton, Florida and browse their unique collection of pearl jewelry or browse online at www.houseofdevam.com.


Location: Florida, USA

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