Types of Cultured Pearls

Today, nearly all pearls are cultured pearls. Pearls are always the symbol of beauty and purity. We just see them beautiful and don’t really know pearls well. Cultured pearls can be divided into four groups: akoya pearls, freshwater pearls, Tahitian pearls, and South Sea pearls. Next, let’s know the four types of cultured pearls in details.

Akoya pearls: high quality and great luster. Akoya pearls are always the classic type of cultured pearls. They are mainly produced into round and oval. And the size ranges from 2mm to 10mm. Akoya pearls are mainly grown in Japan and China. As the color of akoya pearls, there are rose, cream and silvery-blue, which can be suitable for any women. 

Freshwater pearls: various shapes and colors. Freshwater pearls are primarily produced by China. They are produced in different colors including white, black, pink, peach, purple and so on. The most common size of freshwater pearls is 7mm-8mm.

South Sea pearls: magnificent beauty and brilliance. South Sea pearls enjoying the reputation of “Queen of Pearl” are mainly produced in Northern Australia and South-East Asia. The size of them usually ranges from 10mm to 20mm. They are very rare and expensive. As the color, they are formed into pink and golden. Many people are so passionate about them.

Tahitian pearls: fathomless mystery and temptation. They come from the warm water of the South Sea and are grown in black-lipped oyster. Most Tahitian pearls are drop shape. And the diameter of them varies from 10mm to 15mm. 

Now, I believe you have known the cultured pearls better. Hope the above information can help you when you buy pearls in future.