TYPE
The four main types of pearls are akoya, freshwater, south sea, and Tahitian. Akoya pearls were the first pearls to be cultured. Next, we have freshwater pearls, which posses less luster than the other stones. South sea pearls are usually larger than akoya pearls but are much more sensitive. The Tahitian pearl is also very sensitive during the cultivation process and comes in black, grey, or silver. |