8. Shapes
◈ Pearls are available in
many different shapes.
Some include: round, drop,
button, oval, semi-round,
circle or ringed, baroque
and semi-baroque
◈ The rounder the pearl, the
more valuable it is.
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9. Akoya Pearls
◈ Classic
◈ Perfectly round
◈ Lustrious – has the greatest shine
of all cultured pearls
◈ Farmed in Japan and China
Types of Pearls
Freshwater Pearls
◈ “The Fashion Forward Pearl”
◈ Widest size range
◈ Found in freshwater mussels and
are primarly produced in China
◈ Usually colored white, cream or
possibly black
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10. Types of Pearls
Tahitian Pearls
◈ “The Dark Exotic Pearl”
◈ Rare
◈ Grown in black-lipped oyster from
French Polynesia
◈ Appears in shades of brown,
grey, blue, green and purple
South Sea Pearls
◈ “The Rolls-Royce”
◈ Most rare
◈ Cultivated in Northern Australia
and South-East Asia
◈ Large and luminous
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11. Fashion Pearls and Costume
Jewlery
◈ Valuable asset to any fashion
collection
◈ Versatile and Trendy
◈ Can be worn by anyone at any
age
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12. Reasons why you should learn to
make or have a pearl necklace…
◈Classic, must have wardrobe
component
◈Looks good on everybody
◈Offers a large variety
◈Very good quality
◈Affordable
◈Always on trend
◈Can complete any outfit type 12
