Pearl
Pearls are the only gemstones conceived by living organisms and have been around for centuries People's favor and favor. Let's explore the origin of these gems and the source of their allure.
Natural Pearl
High-quality natural pearls are extremely rare and found in natural environments For every 10,000 female mussels, maybe only one jewel-quality pearl can be picked.
The formation of natural pearls is due to the intrusion of foreign objects (such as gravel) into the mother-of-pearl. As a "defense mechanism", the mother-of-pearl will secrete a substance called "mother-of-pearl" to wrap the foreign objects, and layers of "mother-of-pearl" are formed. Layers" eventually form pearls. Natural pearls are formed in nature without any human intervention. The formation of natural pearls is divided into three stages:
The first stage
Occasionally a foreign body enters the mother oyster, and the substance in the mother oyster continues to grow with this foreign body as the nucleus, forming a pearl over time.
The second stage
In the event that the foreign body cannot be driven out, the mother oyster secretes a membrane or pearl band to wrap it.
The third stage
The nacre wraps the core and accumulates. The result is unique pearls of varying sizes, shapes and colors.
Pearl Processing
Pearls With Natural Color
High-quality pearls burst into brilliance the moment they are removed from the mother oyster, and can be used directly in jewelry without the need for luster or color processing.
Like any gemstone, high-quality pearls that do not require processing are extremely rare, highly sought-after, and must be valuable.
Processed Pearls For Color And Luster
Like other gemstones, pearl processing is a common practice that allows more people to own attractive jewelry.
Minor chemical treatments can make pearls of poorer color shine. The luster so created will fade over time without destroying the pearl's structure, but heavy chemical processing can damage the pearl's texture, sometimes making the pearl look and feel rough and chalky.
Types of Pearls
Australian South Sea Pearls
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Place of Origin
Large quantities of wild female oysters can be found in remote areas of North Australia.
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Type
Mother-of-Pearl
Basic Silver Lip Oyster
Marine Oyster
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Quality
The nacre is of excellent quality, with high transparency and a flood of colors known as "iridescence".
The nacre is the thickest of all seawater pearls
Unmatched natural shine
Various shapes including drop, oval, round, baroque and button
Largest, highest quality pearls
Produces mainly white, silver and pink pearls
Fine pearls without reprocessing
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Size
Generally 10-16mm, rare treasures exceed 20mm
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Production Quantity
Every 2-3 years a mother oyster produces a pearl
The current annual output is about 800,000 pieces
Wild mother oysters accounted for 70% of the total production
Retail sales: about $3 billion per year
Australian South Sea Pearls
For centuries, Australian South Sea pearls have been regarded as the most desirable and valuable pearls to own.