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Oyster Pearl
One of the most valuable and expensive gem Pearl is found inside a living creature, an oyster. If you're thinking that oyster is the only type of mollusk that can produce pearl then you're mistaken because clams and mussels can also produce pearls, which is in very rare case. Nacre can be said as the byproduct created by oyster to produce an organic pearl. We can say like mostly pearls are produced by oysters in both freshwater and saltwater milieu. Because of the beauty, elegance, luster and flawless surface has gained tremendous popularity of pearl in the entire world. Right from traditional times, the pearl was being used in jewelry and ornament making and till date the fad has never decreased. Both Cultured Pearls and Natural Pearls can be obtained from pearl oysters, though other mollusks, such as the freshwater mussels, also yield pearls of commercial value. Think, you must be unaware of the fact that in a harvest of three tons of oysters, only three to four oysters produce perfect pearls. True oyster is used to secrete edible oil but have no market value.
There are many different types of pearls like Akoya Pearl, Biwa Pearls, Black Pearls/Tahitian Pearl, Blister Pearls, Blue Pearls, Freshwater Pearls, saltwater pearls, cultured pearls and so on. If you're thinking that all pearls are produced in the same kind of oyster then you're highly mistaken. There are different types of oysters that produce specific characteristic pearl only. For example Persian Gulf pearl oyster, Black-lip oyster, White-lip oyster, Akoya pearl oyster, Shark Bay pearl oyster. Thus, the pearl produced is the magnificent byproduct of nacre which is extensively being used in jewelry and ornament making. The translucent beauty, perfection surface with different colors will undoubtedly mesmerize any women's mind by it's divine glory. Although gold is also being demanded and used massively by the people but the fad of Pearl Jewelry has never shown decrease in buying trend of people as it's the unique and only gem found in 100% natural form. With the advancement in the technology people have come out with a good option by manufacturing cultured pearl for the betterment of the people. Firstly, people used to face trouble as the jeweler were not able to cope up the need of customer's demand but now with the invention of cultured pearl people can enjoy it's availability so as to dcor their neck by necklace, fingers by rings and so on.
The formation of oyster pearl can be considered as boon for the jeweler's and people too. While walking down the street you must have come across many local jewelry shops but try to buy from that shop that offers the jewelry item in an affordable price. If you're financial position is not fine then don't make a hole in your pocket or ask credit from any bank or relative, just wait for festive season where you'll find every shops offer good discounted price to their customer. It's all about hard earned money so do make rational decision while buying any pearl jewelry item.