Wholesale Cultured Pearls
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 Wholesale cultured pearls are created by nature, but helped along by man.
In a natural environment, pearls are formed when a foreign object or parasite gets stuck inside the
mollusks body. In order to protect itself, a mollusk will secrete layers of nacre to isolate the
material.
As long as the material is in the body, the mollusk will continue to secrete nacre.
This process is simulated during periculture. Trained technicians insert a glass bead or piece
of mantle tissue into the mollusk to instigate nacre production. Wholesale cultured pearls may take anywhere
from 6 months-5 years.
Purchase wholesale cultured pearls from a reputable dealer. Beforehand, you may want to brush up
on pearl classification and pearl types. Below is a list to get you prepared to purchase wholesale
cultured pearls:
Freshwater- Produced in China, Japan, and the U.S. This is the most common and least expensive
of all wholesale cultured pearls.
Tahitian- Otherwise known as black pearls are grown in French Polynesia. Expect to pay high
prices for these unique pearls. They often range in colors from black-gray with colorful overtones
and are widely available in large sizes.
Akoya- Otherwise known as saltwater pearls. These classic white pearls are found in Japan.
South Sea-Cream of the crop in terms of size, color, and rarity. The price shows.
Mabe- Grown in a variety of areas. These pearls are used for earrings because of their flat back.
Wholesale cultured pearls will vary greatly in terms of quality and price, so make sure you are careful and buy quality pearls and not faux versions.
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