Cultured Pearls
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 Part of the allure of pearls is the fact that they are the only natural gem that is created by a living organism. Also, cultured pearls are the only gems that are not mined or cut.
We also don't know what exactly causes the differences in cultured pearls. For example, two oyster species next to each other in the same body of water for the same amount of time can create cultured pearls completely different in size, shape, and coloring.
Cultured pearls made pearls available to the masses. In the wild, oysters will form pearls as defense mechanisms against an irritant inside their shell.
Cultured oysters are given the irritant deliberately, cause the formation of a pearl to form. The longer the oyster lives, the larger the pearl forms.
When purchasing cultured pearls, look for shine (high luster), shape (rounder the better), and size (the larger the pearl, the more money).
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