Pearls are known to be the most sought after gemstones collected each year, their extreme rarity pushes the prices of these gems ever higher.
Pear is a favorite jewel of the ages, from ancient royalty to modern-day, pearls exhibit color, shape and shine that set them apart in the world of gemstones.
Every bride wishes to add a set of pearls in her trousseau whether they're pearl drop earrings or the classic string of pearls. 
Brides these days are free to choose from a wide range of jewelry for their weddings but pearl jewelry is the personal choice.
When you know how to shop for pearls the right way, you would be able to buy pieces that are classic accessories overloaded with undeniable sophistication.
What Is A Pearl?
Pearls are hard, glistening objects of treasure born from rivers, lakes and seas, pearls form in the bodies of certain mollusks when an irritant like sand enters their shell.
Mollusks will secrete a fluid to coat the irritant as a defense mechanism when a microscopic irritant becomes trapped within their mantle fold.
Layer by layer this coating of protein gets deposited on the irritant till a lustrous pearl is formed.
How To Know If A Pearl Is Real?
By rubbing the pearls against one another you can tell if they are real or not. If you notice friction, then the pearls are real. 
If they slip off from each other, they are most likely an imitation known as the simulated pearls.
How to Evaluate Pearls
There are certain criteria to consider when choosing your pearls.
Firstly, The more shiny it is, the more beautiful the pearl is, so oftentimes it can be more expensive as well.
Secondly, the clearer the complexion of the pearl is, the more valuable it is.
Thirdly, pearls that are perfectly round tend to be more valuable than pearls that are oval or off-round.
Fourthly, The larger the size of the pearl, the more expensive it is going to be.
What Are Saltwater Pearls?
Formed by mollusks implanted inside of an oyster that lives in salt water which is why it is called as Saltwater Pearls.
Oceans near Thailand, Indonesia, Tahiti and Australia are the original source. Saltwater pearls are also produced in other parts of Asia, including China, Japan and Vietnam.
Some of the varieties of saltwater pearls are Akoya pearls, Tahitian pearls and South Sea pearls. The luster of the pearl depends on the variety along with the specific pearl strand.
What Are Freshwater Pearls?
Freshwater pearls are grown in mussels in rivers, lakes and ponds and most of them come from China.
Freshwater pearls are also produced in a range of pastel colors such as pink but usually white in color.
Freshwater pearls have an abundance of luster, but tend to be slightly less shiny than saltwater pearls. It is due to their nacre being thicker.
Are you looking to add pearl jewelry? Planderful offers a gorgeous selection of pearl jewelry and freshwater pearls for a classic look that withstands the test of time.
