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Cultured Pearls are produced in the United
States, China and Japan. They come in a variety of pastel
colors. Each color is represented by a good fortune.
Freshwater Pearl: Colors
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White for Wisdom |
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Cream for Success |
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Peach for Health |
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Gold for Wealth |
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Lavender for Love |
Saltwater Pearl: Colors
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White for Purity |
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Cream for Happiness |
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Pink for Love |
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Gold for Wealth |
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Black for Nobleness |
Pearls cultivate for a minimum of 3 to 5 years. They reach
maturity at 5 to 7 millimeters in diameter. Their shapes and
sizes are summarized below:
Round Pearls: These being the most rare type of pearl, they
are ranked by how close to perfectly round they are.
Symmetrical Pearls: These pearls are irregular in shape but
have a beauty all of there own. The shapes come in varieties
of oval and teardrop and are ranked by how symmetrical they
are.
Baroque Pearls: These are pearls with a distinctive shape.
Any shape not already mentioned would be considered baroque. |
