All the Authentic Pearls are produced by alive beings called pearl mussels. Within Authentic Pearls we can find Cultivated Pearls and Natural Pearls. The only difference among them is that a Natural pearl begins to take place by a natural accident whereas Cultivated pearls are initiated by the action of the man.

In addition to the generation of the pearl, the man also takes part in the development of the same one, preparing the mussel or oister in farms adapted in temperature, currents and hygiene, to favor the development of the pearls. Cultivated pearls represent approximately 95% of the amount commercialized worldwide.

On the other hand, Imitation pearls are made by the man through industrial and mechanical processes. They are all repetitive and identical pieces that have the lack of value of a true jewel. The best imitation pearls are made of glass, ceramics, shells or plastic with a varnish generally made of lacquer and flakes of fish crushed to simulate the color of the pearl. +CONTINUE