The document discusses the various types of pearls, highlighting the differences between real and cultured pearls, with a focus on identification techniques. It details specific pearl types, including Tahitian, Akoya, Freshwater, Cortez, and Keshi pearls, alongside their origins and characteristics. Additionally, it emphasizes the enduring value and quality of natural pearls compared to synthetic alternatives.

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Table of Contents
About the book
Copyright
IDENTIFICATION OF A REAL PEARL STONE
POINTS OF DIFFERENCE
TYPES OF PEARLS
TAHITIAN OR BLACK PEARL
WHITE COLOR AKOYA PEARL
THE FRESHWATER PEARL
CORTEZ PEARL
CULTURED PEARL
KESHI PEARL
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3. About the book
The best Pearl is round and smooth with unique lustrous, yet other
shapes of Pearl also exist. The planet Moon glitters through its pearl
gemstone on the shores on land.
Moon is the symbol of Love and Beauty. Pearl is one of the oldest
gemstones and was considered the most valuable. One can easily
differentiate between Natural Pearls and Cultured Pearls. In modern era,
pearls are cultured by man. Mostly they are from Japan .
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4. Copyright
Author
[Robin Arora]
Editor
[Simran Arora]
Copyright © 2016 [http://pearl.org.in/]
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5. IDENTIFICATION OF A REAL
PEARL STONE
The deceit, posing, fake jewelry has come up which hardly shows the
difference between the real and imitated.
Usually it happens when we are up to notion of buying the real pearl, we
endeavor to get the best and the finest one. But in such cases, when we
are so occupied with our programs we only left with a choice which is
online. Yet the question is from where to buy pearls online? How will I
know if they are real pearl or a synthetic pearl? Although, there is nothing
to ponder on this mania as here are some of the verified points to clear
the difference amid them.
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6. POINTS OF DIFFERENCE
Real pearls are the one which are not man-made as they are as they are
naturally created by oysters whereas the fake pearls are not natural,
which are made of glass, or plastic. Authentic pearls are found under the
deep seas as they are cultured freshwater pearls and unearth
instinctively while others are coated falsely to give the appearance of it.
If you look closely, the former one has the imperfections as they are
natural, but the synthetic ones are too perfect to show it as real. The real
pearl has its natural glisten whereas the copied one has to be polished,
smothered till it shows its shine. Even the genuine pearls are heavy, but
the other ones are lighter. Also, you can check it with the tooth as on the
genuine one, there is a crystalline plate which shows the roughness of it
while the latter one will be smooth as it lacks in this plate.
In the natural pearls, one of the renowned pearls are South sea pearls
which are untreated one used for earrings, necklace, pendants, rings and
much more on the other side the non-natural are also used for same but
their creation and popularity is less. The real ones are sumptuous,
stylish, and have an impeccable look as they are found rarely whereas
the synthetic ones are created and coated in a way to give a real look yet
they are easily available.
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7. TYPES OF PEARLS
Generally, the gemstones are derived or originated from the mines or
deep forest. And, in earlier days it was mostly rare to find gemstones or
mineral aside from rocks and dense forest. However, gradually, it was
discovered that besides spotting these precious or auspicious
gemstones from the mines or forests.
It can be found deep in the sea, pearl stone is a living example of organic
gemstone which is derived or spotted from the sea water. The pearl
gemstone is mostly or majorly composed of the material calcium, which
is considered good for the health.
The pearl or Moti gemstone forms inside the mollusk due to the
presence of an iridescent that is held responsible for the formation of
pearl bead. Due to the creation of pearl gemstone inside the sea it is
possible that varieties of pearl stone can be large.
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8. TAHITIAN OR BLACK PEARL
The Tahitin or black pearl gemstone (Moti) is a valuable pearl stone
which is difficult and very rare to find. The Tahitian black pearl is found
in the island of tahiti and in the pacific ocean. Apart from black color, the
Tahitian pearl stone can be found in other colors such as green to white
and yellow
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9. WHITE COLOR AKOYA PEARL
The white color akoya pearl stone is an extremely popular gemstone
which generally appears white. Nevertheless, in few parts of the world
akoya pearl stone is treated with the intent of providing different color to
this stone.
Normally the color may range from dark black to light black. The akoya
pearl stone is hugely cultivated in the areas like Japan, China.
The shape of akoya pearl stone is totally round and shine or luster of this
stone is like a mirror. Along with this, the akoya pearl which is acquired
from china is smaller in size in comparison with Japan akoya pearl.
Furthermore, the akoya pearl is the best example of saltwater pearl
stone.
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10. THE FRESHWATER PEARL
Can be produced or shape inside the mussels of pearl. And, each mussel
of the pearl is competent of producing 50 pearl stones. Despite, their
ability to produced or ingenerate large quantity of pearl stone; it is not
much popular in the market due to its potato like shape.
Nevertheless, due to the advancement in technology and with the
continuous efforts of gemologist recent freshwater pearl stones have
been placed in the array of high quality pearl stone. The creation of the
freshwater pearl is closer to natural pearl stone. Furthermore, the
freshwater pearl stones are found in different colors such as blue, pink,
peach, purple.
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11. CORTEZ PEARL
The Cortez pearl stone appears dark in color. It is principally found in the
countries like Mexico and Gulf of California. Besides of its dark black
color, this stone can also find in different colors such as violet, gold, blue
and purple.
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12. CULTURED PEARL
The pearl stone which is implanted inside the mollusk with the
assistance or interference of human being is termed as cultured pearl
stone. The cultured pearl stone was invented in Japan and nowadays this
technique is widely being spread in order to produce or cultivate pearl
stone. The color of cultured pearl stone is silver gray and white.
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13. KESHI PEARL
Keshi pearl stones are not entirely a pearl gemstone. Otherwise, it is a
pearl sac formed when an oyster rejects an implanted nucleus before the
culturing process is complete.
One must consider it online and the jewelry shop to know the difference
and the real value of both. As to make it apparent, real is pricey while
others can be easily accessible. Once you are completely satisfied, and
then go for the pearls. It is guaranteed that once you purchase the
natural pearl you will genuinely feel gratified and happy.
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