"A creature that grows in the depths of the ocean that hides a beautiful treasure within its womb is the pearl”." . Each pearl that is born inside of the Mussel that has a story to tell , the story of small grind of sand or a small creature that was unknowingly trapped inside a mussel. Later, they grow inside of the mussel, as if they were in a mother's womb.
Before when telling the story of the Pearl , I have to say about Bahrain and Arabian Cultural. I cannot give another example that how closely a county and its culture are associated with Pearl . Today Bahrain is one of the richest countries in the world, the pearl is an invaluable gift for them, for On special occasions of their life. The Muharraq , Bahrain's second largest island , and it was the old capital city of Bahrain From 1810 to 1923. Its was the Bahrain's most active and prosperous pearling city, the largest number of Pearl divers lives hear. Pearl divers in Bahrain called "Tylos"
Once I met a Pearl merchant in Bahrain , he had good quality of pearls in his hand, i ask price of them , It was so much more than I thought .I ask him "Why are Pearl so expensive ?" He took a pearl in his bag with a small smile and placed it in my right hand and then said " Check out this Pearl"
It was Beautiful Pearl and feel cool on my hand , I feel that there is a magical attraction on it , I feel that the moon in the sky seemed to be sitting in my hands that much that much beautiful Pearl.
He taking back his pearl and he said that "this magical attraction make it worthwhile" .
What is Pearl ? How to formed Pearl ?
Pear is the only gemstone in the world that come from a living creature . Pinctada is a genus of saltwater (Seawater) oysters produce pearl , these oysters called Peal Oysters , These oysters have a strong inner shell layer, hear shell produce a liquid its called Nacre , this fluid covers the grains sand that get trapped in the Oysters, gradually this Nacre become heard finally that grind sand become Pearl. Not only the sand grains but also the small creature that fall into the Oysters later its became Pearl . All pearl don't have perfect shape these unshaped pearls called Baroque Pearls. Pearl comes in many colors wight , Pink , Gray , silver , Purple, Lavender , Red , Blue , Green , Chocolate , Black and Golan color etc . Normally 6 months takes for formation of Pearl . while the larger ones might need up to 4 years.
Pearls are classified two types according to forming process. Natural Pearl and cultured Pearl
Natural Pearl :- Natural Pearls are extremely rare, mostly found from Gulf ocean, unfortunately , today , most have already been harvested. Natural Pearl are produced without human intervention. A Natural Pearl is formed when an irritant maybe its a grind of sand or a small creature accidentally gets into the soft tissue of the mussel in an oyster. As a defense mechanism, the oyster produces secretions to coat the irritant. many layers of coating are deposited on the irritant, making the irritant smooth. A natural pearl is thus born.
Cultured Pearl:- A Cultured Pearl is formed in the same process as like natural pearl , but its's only difference cultured Pearl produced by an oyster or mollusk with help by a mussel farmer or oyster farmer under controlled conditions. The Pearl farmers physically inserting an irritant inside the soft tissue of the oyster. From there, the layers of Nacre are formed naturally, just like with natural Pearls. Japan is started first Cultured Pearl farming in 1916 . developed by "Mikimoto Kōkichi ". The original Japanese cultured pearls, known as "Akoya Pearls" , now China also produce "Akoya Cultured Pearls".
Learn about different type of Pearl ?
There are many types of Pearls available in the world with different name, they are different nature. Each type of pearl is produced by a different species of mollusk (pearl oyster), and each mollusk lives in a different region of the world under very specific climatic conditions. Pearl are known by many names depending on the place where the pearl are available, or method of cultivation , color of Pearl . hear we can get acquainted with different pearl.
The Under Seawater Pearl produced by some type of mollusks that live in salt water , these mollusks called oysters. that live in depth of sea . This oysters produce Natural Pearl its also known as Sault water Pearl . These pearls more expensive than other type of Pearl because its is very rare and naturally formed . The saltwater oyster typically produces one pearl at his life time . most sea water pearl are perfect round shaped . Bahrain is famous for cultivating Natural Pearl.
Fresh water Pearl :-
Fresh water Pearl also produced by mollusks but that live in Fresh water. these type of mollusks called mussels . Fresh water Pearl mussels can produce more pearls than Seawater oyster at a time. The fresh water Pearl are produced by the Hyriopsis cumingi, Hyriopsis schlegeli, and Cristaria plicata mussels, which live in lakes and rivers in China and Japan. A mussels are able to produce up to 32 pearls at a time , perfectly round freshwater pearl is extremely rare.
Akoya Pearl :-
Akoya Pearl is a sault water Cultured Pearl . Akoya pearls are treasured for their perfect shape and reflective shine. Akoya Pearl produce from small oyster known as the Pinctada fucata, or akoya. Akoya Pearl farming started by Japan . Akoya Pearl is more value than Fresh water pearl . Akoya are considered to be the classic pearl used for necklaces and other pearl jewelry, with perfect round shapes, bright mirror-like luster and neutral colors, akoya pearls are favored by most retailers and consumers as the classic pearl choice.
Tahitian Pearls :-
Tahitian pearls are the only pearls in the world that are naturally black. Tahitian pearls are produced by the "Pinctada margaritifera oyster" native to Tahiti and the French Polynesian islands. these oyster live in sault water , Compare with other oyster the Pinctada margaritifera oyster is little big , its can grow as large as a dinner plate. It produce from 8 to 18mm size of Pearl . Tahitian pearls come in an array of colors, from silver to deep black, with shades of green, blue, and peacock.
Tahitian pearls are the only pearls in the world that are naturally black. Tahitian pearls are produced by the "Pinctada margaritifera oyster" native to Tahiti and the French Polynesian islands. these oyster live in sault water , Compare with other oyster the Pinctada margaritifera oyster is little big , its can grow as large as a dinner plate. It produce from 8 to 18mm size of Pearl . Tahitian pearls come in an array of colors, from silver to deep black, with shades of green, blue, and peacock.
Golden South Sea Pearls :-
As the name implies , this pearl is golden color these pearls are rarest and most valuable pearls in the world . Golden South Sea Pearls produce by gold-lip variety of the Pinctada maxima pearls oyster. its lives in along the coasts of Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. this pearl found in colors ranging from optic white to a deep, honey gold, these pearls are prized by collectors and designers alike. The growth period of Golden South Sea Pearls is approximately 2-4 years but other pearls are formed within 2 year. The overall value of these pearls is higher than akoya or Tahitian, and very comparable to white South Sea pearls . South Sea pearls are quite large, and they tend to have very thick nacre. For this reason, not all golden South Sea pearls are as perfectly spherical as other saltwater pearl varieties. In a typical pearl harvest, there will be get a large number of drop pearls, button pearls, baroque pearls and circle pearls.
White South Sea Pearls:-
The majority of White South Sea pearls are cultured along the northwest coast of Australia. White South Sea Pearls are so Big and worthwhile . Their large size, limited culturing area, and extended growth period all combine to make South Sea pearls the rarest of all pearl types. Found in colors ranging from optic white to a deep, honey gold, these pearls are prized by collectors and designers alike. Wight South Sea Pearl produce by Silver-lipped variety of the "Pinctada maxima pearls oyster". Normally size of White south sea pearl is from 8mm to 20 mm.
The majority of White South Sea pearls are cultured along the northwest coast of Australia. White South Sea Pearls are so Big and worthwhile . Their large size, limited culturing area, and extended growth period all combine to make South Sea pearls the rarest of all pearl types. Found in colors ranging from optic white to a deep, honey gold, these pearls are prized by collectors and designers alike. Wight South Sea Pearl produce by Silver-lipped variety of the "Pinctada maxima pearls oyster". Normally size of White south sea pearl is from 8mm to 20 mm.
How can I choose Good quality of Pearl ?
I went to a Jewelry store to buy a Pearl for my own use. I so confuse which one i can choose ! because there are many type of pearls of different prices . Of course , the jeweler will suggest that buy an Expensive Pearl . If i choose an expensive pearl , it does not have to be high quality . Choosing a good quality of peal its can be very difficult task. quality of a Pearl is depends so many factors ; there are Five primary factors ,.that Pearl are Judged by Luster Quality, Shape of Pearl , Size, color , Pearl's surface , Pearl nacre .
Fifth factor is Pearl surface -
First one Pearl's Luster : - The First and most important factor in determining the quality of a Pearl is its Luster. normally the lowest luster Pearl are consider as low quality of Pearl and higher luster Pearl consider as high quality pearl. Pearl Luster mean the ability of the pearl's to reflect lite ,One of the factors that determine a pearl's luster is the quality of its Nacre. If the Nacre is thick , then the pearl will have a high luster quality. contrarily if the nacre is thin then this will result in poor . The quality range of Pearl Luster is ; Poor , Medium , High and very High .
* Culture or Fresh water Pearl is Lowest Luster quality group
* Nature or Sault water Pearl is Very High Luster quality Pearl group
Second one Shape of Pearl :-
Shape of pearl is very important thinks when choosing a pearl jewelry , Mainly Pearl are found in six shapes
A perfectly round pearl is very rare. The rounder the pearl, the more valuable it is. Baroque pearls are not symmetrical in shape, and can be lustrous and appealing, but will typically cost less than round pearls.
Third one is Pearl's Size and Mass weight :-
Third main factors is measure value of a pearl is determined by its size and mass weight . The larger the pearl the more valuable. Pearls are size measured by their diameter in millimeters. Tiny seed pearls can be smaller than a single millimeter, while South Sea pearls as large as 20 mm have been found. If all other quality factors are equal, the size of a pearl will determine its value. Only a 1 millimeter increase in pearl size is a substantial jump in both appearance and value.
Fourth one Pearl's Color :-
Most people think that pearl only as being white or cream color, because those are very common colors for pearls, When you shopping a Pearl Jewelry you can see wide range of color of pearl.
The surface condition of a pearl is one of the factors that determine its durability and value. A good quality pearl should have smooth surface.
Pearl Nacre Quality & Grading:-
Nacre is the substance from which pearls are made. Since nacre determines luster, nacre quality is a critical factor when determining a pearl's value. Generally speaking, the thicker the nacre, the more valuable the pearl. Thick nacre not only looks better than thin, it also is much more durable.
Did anyone try to cheat you by giving you fake Pearl ? once someone approached me with a fake pearl ! How to tell if Pearls are real ?
Now natural or Original Pearl are rare and expensive , Pearl are made use of Nacre but Fake or Imitate Pearl are made by use of glass, plastic, alabaster or shells that have a pearly coating to give a similar appearance to real pearls. Some fake ones can easily be identify , but some can look very close to the Original ones. there is some methods that can help you determine if your pearls are the real deal.
Original Pearl are feel heavier. take the pearl on yours hand if you feel that its heavy its original , if fake pearl is made use of plastic its not feel heavy.
The drill holes in real pearls are usually very small whereas those in imitation pearls are often larger. Under magnification, the coating around the drill holes of fake pearls is normally thin and looks like a shiny paint. You can often see flakes or chipped coating around the drill holes that will eventually peel off.
when you rub the pearls lightly against each other or on your front teeth, they feel a little gritty. Fake or imitation pearls, however, usually feel smooth or glassy.
Real pearls are cold to touch for the first couple of seconds before warming up against your skin. Fake plastic pearls have the same temperature as the room temperature and you don’t feel the coolness when you touch them.
Density test is other method Pearl Density is 2.73 buy plastic Density is .915 to 1.5 so if you put on cup of water original pearl go under of cup and fake go up.
