2010年7月30日星期五

Natural vs. Cultured Pearls

They are formed naturally, hence the name, and they are formed by chance. Cultured pearls, on the other hand, are also produced by oysters. The only difference is that humans intervene in the pearl production process. How? By inserting a tissue graft of a donor oyster which eventually forms a pearl sac, and eventually… a pearl. At present, cultured pearls are sold more than natural pearls. According to research, about 99 percent of pearls sold worldwide are cultured pearls.Why? Because cultured pearls are more available and more affordable. Not everyone could afford natural pearls because of its high price. Furthermore, natural pearls are very rare. So if you happen to get hold of a natural pearl, treasure it because it really one of a kind. Literally.In search of the perfect pearl necklace? Laguna Pearl offers only the highest quality and the broadest selection of pearl jewelry. Our selection of products includes pearl necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and many more. At Laguna Pearl, the quality of our pearls is our number one priority.Article Source: Natural vs. Cultured Pearls.Pearls. Isn’t it so amazing that nature itself could produce something of such beauty and elegance? This is why pearls are considered to be one of the most valuable gems known to man. Back then, pearls were very exclusive and were only available to the aristocrats and the upper crust of the society. These pearls are natural pearls. Natural pearls are produced naturally by oysters without any help or any intervention from humans which makes them really rare and expensive. However, when the pearl culture industry started to flourish, pearls started to be more available to the people. Various types of pearls were also introduced. So what the difference between a natural and a cultured pearl? Like what I’ve said a while ago, natural pearls are formed by oysters without any help from humans.