Fresh Water Cultured
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Fresh Water Cultured
Here are some really nice items at Amazon:
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Nina Bridal Mercia Swarovski Crystal and Fresh Water Pearl Hair Pins $122.50 … |
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Beautiful Genuine Multi-Colored Fresh Water Pearl Cluster Dangle Earrings on 925 Sterling Silver Hooks Comes Gift Boxed $49.99 Beautiful Set! More Sterling at Ks Charming Designs…. |
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Beautiful Genuine Pink Peach Fresh Water Pearls 10mm Stud Earrings on 925 Sterling Silver Posts ~ Comes Gift Boxed $39.95 Beautiful Earrings. Please note these are natural pearls so exact color and size may vary. More sizes at Ks Charming Designs…. |
Here’s a related article you might be interested in:
Pearls are produced by mollusks, mussels or oysters belonging to the Unionidae family. Saltwater pearls are produced by oysters in the ocean, while freshwater pearls come from mussels growing in lakes, rivers or ponds other than the ocean. These mollusks create a substance called nacre when an irritant object enters its shell. The nacre will wrap around the object until it is covered with this iridescent substance, and the resulting gem is known today as a pearl.
Maybe you have heard of the term natural pearls and cultured pearls. Natural pearls are created without human intervention, while cultured pearls are produced by a process where man will introduce a foreign object inside the mollusks’ shell, and harvests it after nacre coating. Due to over fishing, the pearls produced the natural way are very rare. Most pearls that you can find in the market today are already cultured.
Have you ever wondered how freshwater cultured pearls began? Thousands of years ago, most pearls came exclusively from the ocean. However, not all oysters have produced a pearl inside. In a harvest of three tons, only about three or four oysters can produce a perfect pearl. That is why the pearls at that time were outrageously expensive.
So scientists thought of a way to culture pearls, and they found out that if they will pry open the shell of the mussel, introduce a very small object (like a bead or a metal), then return the mussel in the water, it will also coat the object with nacre and produce a pearl.
The first cultured pearls actually originated in Japan, with pearl farmers experimenting with freshwater mussels in Lake Biwa, which is a lake near Kyoto. Their initial harvest appeared around 1930s. Instantly, the freshwater pearl became a big hit! The luster and color looked almost the same as the natural pearls, but the prices are lower and the supply is continuous.
Unfortunately there was a slump in the production of pearls during World War II, but in the 1950s they were back again in the market. Because of its success, almost all of the supplies for the global market came from the lake. In fact, some people already call freshwater pearls as “Biwas” referring to the lake where it originated.
This went on until 1973. But there were warning signs of slow production due to the resorts, farms and industries that were developed surrounding the lake. Soon the pearl farms in Biwa were barely surviving due to the pollution from industrial modernization. Then there came a time when no more pearls can be cultured in this lake. Added to that was Japanese disadvantage of not having a big lake or river to shift their production, and this was coupled with a smaller workforce.
Because of this, China saw the opportunity to culture freshwater pearls. Indeed, they began to flood the market with abundant pearls, having good quality and inexpensive too! The Chinese pearl farmers have also learned to develop and perfect cultured pearl with increased size and improved luster. Now they are the biggest supplier of the worldwide demand for freshwater pearls.
For more information on freshwater pearls, pearl necklace and pearl earrings and other freshwater pearl jewelry, visit YouPearl Jewelry at http://www.youpearl.com
And don’t forget ebay as a great source for shopping:
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3 1/2″ HONORA CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL RONDEL STRETCH BRACELET, 2001 QVC, NEW $15.39 |
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Cultured freshwater coin pearl sterling silver ring! $59.00 |
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Redsilk60mm Real Genuine Natural cultured triple white Freshwater pearl bracelet $9.99 |
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Honora SS White Freshwater Cultured Pearl 7.5″ Link Bracelet $70.00 |
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genuine 11-12mm natural black fresh water cultured akoya pearl necklace 21″ $0.01 |
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Freshwater Cultured Pearl Dangle Earrings $1.81 |
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new Fine jewelry 11-12mm black Cultured Freshwater Pearl Strand Bracelets 7.5″ $0.01 |
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9-10mm Orange Freshwater Cultured Pearl Beads Necklace $0.99 |
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GENUINE NUGGET WHITE CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE $1.99 |
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67″ 7.5MM LONG BLACK CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE $16.99 |
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WHOLESALE LOT 50 PAIRS AA CULTURED PINK FRESH WATER PEARL SILVER EARRINGS $49.99 |
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8-9MM GENUINE WHITE CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE $4.99 |
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GENUINE BLACK CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL EARRINGS SILVER $0.99 |
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59″ LONG MULTICOLOR CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE $12.99 |
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MULTI STRAND BLACK CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL BRACELET $2.99 |
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100″ LONG COLORFUL CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE $19.99 |
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GENUINE 8MM BROnZE CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE $4.99 |
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GENUINE 58″ INCHES LONG MULTCOLOR BAROQUE CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE $15.50 |
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MULTI STRAND WHITE CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL BRACELET 3 $2.99 |
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59″ LONG WHITE COLOR CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE $12.99 |
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7-8M 50″ LONG WHITE CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE $11.00 |
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17 INCHES GENUINE 5-6MM BIGHT BLUE COLOR CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE $4.99 |
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41″ MULTI COLOR LONG CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE $6.99 |
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7-8M 50″ LONG PINK CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE $12.00 |
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GENUINE WHITE CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL EARRINGS SILVER $0.99 |
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GENUINE DOUBLE STRAND PINK CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL BRACELET $3.50 |
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7.5-8.3MM FRESHWATER CULTURED GOLDEN PEARLS UNSTRUNG $49.99 |
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7.5-8.4MM FRESHWATER CULTURED GOLDEN PEARLS UNSTRUNG $49.99 |
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GENUINE RICE SHAPE 10-11MM LAVENDER COLOR CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE $4.99 |
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GENUINE RICE SHAPE 10-11MM SILVER GRAY COLOR CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL NECKLACE $5.00 |
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Beautiful Freshwater Cultured Pearl Bracelets! Must See!!! $49.99 |
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REAL AAA 7MM*8MM TEARDROP BLACK CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL SILVER DANGLE EARRINGS $11.00 |
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REAL AAA 7MM*8MM TEARDROP LAVENDER CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL 925 SILVER EARRINGS $11.00 |
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REAL AAA 7MM*8MM TEARDROP PINK CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL 925 SILVER EARRINGS $8.00 |
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REAL AAA 7MM*8MM TEARDROP BLACK CULTURED FRESHWATER PEARL 925 SILVER EARRINGS $8.00 |
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Genuine AA 8-9mm cultured fresh water oval pearl strand white necklace 50″ $0.01 |
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5X Freshwater Cultured Pearl Beads Fit Charm Bracelet $4.99 |
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51″ 7-9mm Coffee Rice Cultured Freshwater Pearl Strand Necklace $4.24 |
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6-7mm Black Freshwater Cultured Pearl Loose Beads 14 ” #129 $1.35 |
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Fabulous Sterling Silver & Fresh Water Cultured Pearl Chandelier Earrings $38.19 |
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stunning 2rows 7mm baroque white freshwater cultured pearl gold crystal necklace $25.00 |
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stunning 5strands white gold black baroque freshwater cultured pearl necklace $25.00 |
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stunning classic white freshwater cultured pearl red coral flower necklace $38.00 |
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CHIC FRESHWATER CUTE CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE $0.95 |
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Colorful Freshwater Cultured Pearl 52″ Endless Necklace $9.99 |
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stunning 2rows 7mm baroque white freshwater cultured pearl gold crystal necklace $25.00 |
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stunning 5strands white gold black baroque freshwater cultured pearl necklace $25.00 |
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stunning classic white freshwater cultured pearl red coral flower necklace $50.00 |
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24″ 11MM WHITE ROUND FRESHWATER CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE BRACELET $30.00 |
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46″ 18mm tail baroque gray Freshwater cultured pearl NECKLACE $12.00 |
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7 Sets 7-8mm Freshwater Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings #030644 $0.10 |
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14k Gold 4-4.5mm Black Freshwater Cultured Pearl Bracelet $64.99 |
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100″ 8-9mm Purple Freshwater Pearl Strand Necklace Cultured Mother’s Day Gift $32.00 |
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Pink Quartz Cultured Freshwater Pearl Crystal Necklace $49.99 |
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30″ 14MM PINK COIN FRESHWATER CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE $28.00 |
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6x9mm Lilac Cultured Freshwater Pearl Rondelle Beads $8.99 |
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Ben Bridge Jewelers Pink Freshwater Cultured Pearl & Diamond Bow Ring 14K $429 $259.99 |
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Bridal Rhodium Plated CZ Flower and Cultured Freshwater Pearl Necklace $65.00 |
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Pink 7-8mm Freshwater Cultured Pearl Beads Necklace $1.29 |
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8-9mm Freshwater Cultured Cream Pearl Necklace 3-Pc Set | OVER 99% SATISFIED $0.99 |
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Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earrings in 14K White Gold $49.00 |
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Happy Mother’s Day! Lovely Israeli Silver Cultured Freshwater Pearl Necklace $50.00 |
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Rare Narural Cultured freshwater pearl beads Nugget $19.00 |
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Rhodium Plated Necklace with Cultured Freshwater Pearls and Fleur- de -Lis Penda $42.00 |
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Brown Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace #3560 $0.99 |
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white freshwater cultured pearls , charming women’s necklace 18 ” $0.01 |
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NOW New Sterling Silver Cultured Freshwater Pearls Earr $32.34 |
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50″10mm white rice freshwater cultured pearl necklace $14.99 |
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Coldwater Creek Cultured Freshwater Pearl Necklace & Earring Set- IOB $9.95 |
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Fashion Lady FRESHWATER CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE #93 $0.99 |
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8-9mm Freshwater Cultured Cream Pearl Necklace 3-Pc Set | AAA SERVICE $0.99 |
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Bridal Rhodium Plated CZ Flower and Cultured Freshwater Pearl Earrings $30.00 |
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Genuine 12mm round white freshwater cultured pearls earrings14K $9.99 |
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34″ 8-9mm Purple Freshwater Pearl Strand Necklace Cultured $18.00 |
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Elegant double 13mm white baroque freshwater cultured pearls bracelet $9.99 |
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Butterfly huge 18mm pink freshwater cultured pearls bracelet $9.99 |
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Elegant double 13mm pink baroque freshwater cultured pearls bracelet $9.99 |
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Freshwater Cultured Pearl & Silver Bracelet, 7.5″, NEW Free Shipping $6.99 |
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Butterfly double 20″ huge 18mm pink freshwater cultured pearls necklace $29.99 |
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8-9mm Cultured Fresh Water Nugget Pearl Loose Bead J843 $4.86 |
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wholesale 5piece 11mm multicolor freshwater cultured pearls necklace $27.99 |
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WOW 50″11mm white gray and pink baroque freshwater cultured pearls necklace $21.99 |
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UNIQUE FRESHWATER CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE $0.99 |
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wonderful 20″luster 15mm gray coin freshwater cultured pearls necklace $24.99 |
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8-9mm Cultured Fresh Water Nugget Pearl Loose Bead J809 $3.99 |
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3 ROW FRESHWATER CULTURED PEARL CUFF BRACELET 7.5″ $75.00 |
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WOW RARE double 18″ 20mm lavender BIWA freshwater cultured pearls necklace $29.99 |
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SALE 100″ 8mm round white freshwater cultured pearls necklace $29.99 |
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Natural Freshwater Cultured light golden Pearl Pedant, big pearl! $15.99 |
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2 ROW FRESHWATER CULTURED PEARL CUFF BRACELET 7.5″ $55.00 |
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Natural Freshwater Cultured Lavender Pearl Pedant, big pearl! $15.99 |
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8-9mm Cultured Fresh Water Nugget Pearl Loose Bead J807 $5.49 |
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BLACK 7-8MM FRESHWATER CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE $1.29 |
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8-9mm Cultured Fresh Water Nugget Pearl Loose Bead J808 $5.49 |
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Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace & Silver Clasp $134.33 |
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8mm Fushia Cultured Fresh Water Nugget Pearl Loose Bead $3.99 |
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18″ 11-12mm White Cultured Freshwater Pearl Black Leather Rope Necklace $1.04 |
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Cultured freshwater 15mm Keshi pearl loose beads $4.39 |
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7-8mm Cultured Fresh Water Nugget Pearl Loose Bead J802 $3.99 |
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8-9mm Cultured Fresh Water Nugget Pearl Loose Bead J805 $5.49 |
Designs by Veronica 5-5.5mm Cultured Freshwater Pearl St…
