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Australian pearls

The Australian pearl industry has a long glorious history and is known for producing some of the best quality pearls on the planet. Its pearls generate strong demand in countries like Japan, Hong Kong, United States as well as in the European region. The cultured pearl industry of the country roots are in Broome- a town located in the Kimberley region of north-western Western Australia. Because of the high demand and top quality of its cultured pearls, the country has developed a strong pearl exporting industry where annually it exports as much as AUS$200 million worth of pearls.

South Sea pearls

If you are planning to buy pearls for someone very special, then buying a pair of South Sea Pearl earrings will be sure to impress, while reasonable in price. In fact, these precious pearls make a wonderful present which will be remembered for a very long time. South Sea Pearls are gaining popularity because these beautiful jewels are available in very attractive colours, different sizes and never lose their luster. Read on to find out more.

Tahitian pearls – the black jewel of nature

Tahitian black pearls are considered the most prized and therefore the most expensive on the market. They are highly sought after due to their limited supply, their attractive shape, and their majestic colours.

Pearl colours and their origin

One of the unique features of pearls is that they come in many different colours. Read on to find out more about the pearl colours that are available and where the colours come from.

Cultured pearls and story of the pearl king

Pearls were considered as one of the rare objects of the planet in the past since people had to rely completely on the natural sources for the supply of these beautiful elements. Jewellery made of saltwater pearls is still considered precious due to the scarcity of the saltwater pearls and therefore not affordable for everyone. However, these days pearls (both freshwater and saltwater) are no longer that hard to find due to the emergence of cultured pearls which are now widely available in the market.

This is thanks to Kokichi Mikimoto (25 January 1858 – 21 September 1954), the son of a noodle vendor who invented the process of developing pearls by nucleating oysters. Read on for the story of how Mikimoto developed cultured pearls.

Different shapes of pearls

One of the most amazing things about pearls is that when it comes to their shape, you won’t find two pearls exactly the same. Read on to find out more about some of the shapes that pearls come in and why pearls are different shapes, not just spherical.

Freshwater pearls

Pearls come in different types, shapes and colours, and there are freshwater pearls and saltwater pearls. If you are planning to buy one for yourself or for someone special then some knowledge on the difference between freshwater pearls and saltwater pearls is essential. This article is about freshwater pearls.