The Pearl Source answers your questions about the difference in Freshwater and Saltwater Pearls. View this presentation to get in depth knowledge of how these are cultivated and what are the different characteristics. The Pearl Source is a leading wholesaler of Pearl Jewelry since 1991 and is based in the jewelry district of Los Angeles. Visit us at Www.ThePearlSource.Com

2. Ever since the cultivation of Pearls began in the early 20th
century, questions about classification of Pearls according to
where they are grown have been confusing people. The most
popular of them on any given day is of course:
“How are freshwater pearls and saltwater pearls
different and which one is better?”
The answer to these questions lie in knowing the details of
how both are cultivated. Let’s see..

3. Simple put, freshwater pearls are grown in lakes, ponds and rivers from
freshwater mussel oysters. Freshwater Pearls are grown for anywhere
between 2 to 6 years before finally harvesting them and with the risk of
pollutants, the process is full of peril. A successful harvest deserves much
appreciation.
The cultivation of Freshwater pearls is concentrated mainly
in China and in the last 10 years, the quality of these Pearls
have not only improved, but also become comparable to the
superior Hanadama Pearls from Japan with excellent
body, shape, and luster. In fact, the nacre of freshwater
pearls is very thick, more than that of saltwater pearls and
this makes them more durable as a thin layer of nacre can
more easily chip, peel or be worn down through wear.

4. Salt water pearls are made by oysters in the ocean. This type of pearl is
almost always round and can vary in color. The "perfection" of the true
coloring and near perfect sphere make the salt water pearls much more
desirable to consumers. Of all varieties, Akoya Pearls have come to been
identified as the most popular saltwater pearls and are cultivated mainly
on the coasts of Japan, China, Thailand, Australia, Indonesia and Tahiti,
among others.
Other popular Pearl types include Black Tahitian,
White South Sea, Golden South Sea. Saltwater Pearls
are grown for about 6 to 8 months before being finally
cultivated.

5. We have now come to the difficult question – Which one should you buy?
Have a look at our exclusive pearl jewelry collection and you can be the judge.
Saltwater Pearl Jewelry Collection
Freshwater Pearl Jewelry Collection

6. The Pearl Source was officially
established in 1991 in the Jewelry
District of Los Angeles as one of the
first direct importers and wholesalers
of Loose Pearls in the United States.
Our company quickly transformed
into one of the main suppliers of
loose pearls to the biggest pearl
jewelers in the nation. Furthermore,
our pearl specialists became
renowned for creating the most
exquisite multicolor and uniform
strands of pearl necklaces in the
industry, specializing in rare colors of
high quality South Sea pearls in all
our necklaces.

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