Freshwater pearls
Freshwater pearls are primarily produced in China's lakes and rivers. In recent years, the quality of freshwater pearls has significantly improved, displaying purer, rounder, and more lustrous beautiful pearls. Due to their higher yield, freshwater pearls are also widely popular for their affordable prices. Freshwater pearls typically range from 5mm to 10mm in size, but larger sizes up to 13mm are also available.
Japanese Akoya pearls
Since the 1930s, Akoya pearls have been the most well-known pearls in the world. Akoya pearls are typically round and lustrous. They are produced by a small oyster called the Pinctada fucata in the waters of Japan and China, and their common sizes range from 2mm to 10mm. Akoya pearls have always been a favorite in the pearl industry and are a common adornment worn by brides on their wedding day.
Tahitian South Sea Pearl
Tahitian pearls, also known as South Sea black pearls or simply black pearls, are highly valued for their exceptional colors and mirror-like luster. Unlike other pearls that tend to have a more uniform color, Tahitian pearls boast hundreds of hues, displaying stunning shades such as peacock green, silver-green, blue, and eggplant purple. These pearls are cultivated from the Pinctada Margaritifera oyster, found in Tahiti and several other French Polynesian islands.
White and Golden South Sea Pearls
White and golden South Sea pearls are prized for their classic colors and large sizes. These rare gemstones are cultivated by the Pinctada Maxima oyster, which lives in the deep and coastal waters. White South Sea pearls are commonly found off the coast of Australia and typically appear milky white with a slight silver overtone. High-quality golden South Sea pearls are mostly produced in the Philippines, with colors ranging from light gold to deep gold.