Jewelry Type:Stud Earrings
Place of Origin:China
Shape:Round
Quality:AAAA
Size:10-11mm
Color:White
Nacre:Very Thick
Luster:High
Accessory material:925 Sterling Silver

Pearls are organic gemstones formed when a mollusk (primarily oysters and mussels) secretes layers of nacre around an irritant within its mantle. Their internal texture consists of alternating layers of tiny aragonite (calcium carbonate) crystals and organic binder, giving pearls their unique orient or pearlescent luster. The luster of a pearl is its most important quality characteristic, produced by the combined reflection, refraction, and diffraction of light by the nacre layers. Pearls are generally untreated, though some may undergo slight bleaching or polishing to enhance their appearance.
Pearls are not crystals in mineralogy but rather composites of calcium carbonate (aragonite or calcite) and organic matter. Their Mohs hardness is 2.5-4.5, making them relatively soft. Pearls are considered the "tears of the sea" and the "gem of the moon," symbolizing purity, wisdom, wealth, and serenity. They are believed to balance emotions, bring calmness, and enhance the wearer's intuition and feminine energy.
Freshwater Round Pearls: Primarily sourced from freshwater mussels, they typically have a thicker nacre, resulting in a softer luster and a wide range of colors, including white, pink, and purple. Shapes vary from near-round to oval, with high-quality round pearls boasting luster comparable to saltwater pearls.
Freshwater Baroque Pearls: Refer to irregularly shaped freshwater pearls. These pearls are highly valued for their unique, asymmetrical forms, with each one being distinct and typically possessing good luster.
Seawater Round Pearls: Primarily sourced from saltwater oysters, such as Akoya, South Sea, and Tahitian pearls. They generally exhibit a stronger, mirror-like luster and a more perfect round shape, with a relatively thinner nacre.
Seawater Baroque Pearls: Refer to irregularly shaped saltwater pearls. Similar to freshwater baroque pearls, they hold artistic value due to their unique shapes and often stronger luster.

Freshwater Pearls are primarily sourced from freshwater lakes and rivers in China, the United States, and Japan.
Seawater Pearls are primarily sourced from Japan (Akoya pearls), Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines (South Sea pearls), and French Polynesia (Tahitian pearls).

Pearls are the birthstone for June, especially suitable for Gemini, Cancer, and Libra.

Purity & Innocence: Symbolizes purity, innocence, and new beginnings, helping to cleanse the mind and bring a sense of freshness.
Calmness & Serenity: Brings energies of calm, serenity, and relaxation, helping to alleviate stress, anxiety, and mood swings.
Wisdom & Intuition: Enhances inner wisdom, intuition, and insight, helping the wearer make wise decisions.
Love & Harmony: Promotes love, compassion, and harmonious relationships, enhancing feminine charm and gentle strength.
Protection: Believed to offer protection against negative energies and disharmony.

Pearls have a long and rich cultural history across the globe. In ancient Rome, pearls were symbols of wealth and status. In ancient Greece, they were considered symbols of love and marriage. In Eastern cultures, pearls represent wisdom and longevity. Many myths and legends associate pearls with the moon, water, and feminine deities, symbolizing purity, chastity, and fertility.

Pearls have a low Mohs hardness and are sensitive to acids, chemicals, and extreme temperatures. It is recommended to gently wipe them with a soft cloth after wearing to remove sweat and cosmetic residues. Avoid contact with chemicals such as perfumes, hairsprays, and cleaning agents. Avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners. Store them separately in a soft cloth pouch to prevent friction with harder jewelry. Regularly allow pearls to touch the skin to maintain their moisture and luster.
Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or extremely dry environments, which can lead to dehydration, cracking, or loss of luster. Due to their low hardness, impacts and scratches should be avoided.

What is the difference between freshwater and seawater pearls?
Freshwater pearls grow primarily in freshwater mussels, typically have a thicker nacre, come in various shapes and colors, and have a softer luster. Seawater pearls grow in saltwater oysters, usually have a stronger luster and rounder shape, but a relatively thinner nacre.
What are baroque pearls?
Baroque pearls are irregularly shaped, non-spherical pearls. They are prized for their unique natural forms and artistic beauty, with each one being unique.
How to judge the quality of pearls?
The quality of pearls is usually assessed by their luster, shape, size, surface cleanliness, color, and nacre thickness. The stronger the luster, the smoother the surface, the rounder the shape (for round pearls), and the thicker the nacre, the higher the quality generally is.
Can pearls get wet?
Pearls can briefly come into contact with water, but prolonged immersion should be avoided, especially in water containing chemicals. Prolonged exposure to water can damage the pearl's luster and structure.