Types of Pearl
- Akoya Pearls – Classic saltwater pearls known for their perfect round shape, high luster, and elegant white or cream tones.
- South Sea Pearls – The largest and most luxurious pearls, found in white, silver, and gold shades, symbolizing wealth and sophistication.
- Tahitian Pearls – Exotic black pearls from French Polynesia with stunning overtones like green, blue, and peacock.
- Freshwater Pearls – Affordable, versatile pearls available in various colors (white, pink, lavender) and irregular shapes.
- Keshi Pearls – Small, lustrous pearls formed naturally without a nucleus, known for their organic shapes and brilliant shine.
Color
Philippine South Sea pearls are produced by gold-lipped Pinctada Maxima oysters and come in warm, natural colors that range from white, crème rose, champagne, and deep, rich gold.
Skin Purity
Shape
Shape is one of the distinguishing characteristics of pearls. Philippine South Sea pearls come in different shapes including drop, oval, button, baroque, semi-baroque or circled, with round being the rarest.
Keshis are non-nucleated, irregularly shaped pearls that are produced serendipitously during the culturing process in the same oyster with the South Sea pearl.
Luster
A Philippine South Sea pearl possesses a rich luster that is created by a combination of its outer sheen and surface brilliance, which enhances the inner glow of the wearer.
For pearl experts, another more prized quality of the Palawan South Sea pearl is its unique Orient, or the inner glow of the pearl. The Orient is created by a refraction of light as it penetrates through regular layers of aragonite crystals reflected from the core and bounced back to its surface, giving it a fiery rainbow-like effect.
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