Pearls are one of the most diverse kinds of gemstones, here is a general guide to help you understand the world of pearls a little better.
Saltwater Pearls
These pearls are produced by Oyster that inhabit the seas, bays and coastal regions across the globe.
| Pearl Type | Originates | Oyster |
| Akoya | Japan |
Pinctada fucata martensii
|
| South Sea Black | Tahiti-French Polynesia , Fiji |
Pinctada margaritifera
|
| Gold South Sea | Phillipines, Myanmar, Indonesia |
Pinctada Maxima
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| Sea of Cortez Pearls. | Sea of Cortez | Pteria sterna |
| Gulf Pearl Oyster | Arabian Gulf |
Pinctada radiata
|
Freshwater Pearls
Produced by mussels living in Freshwater environments such as lakes, ponds and rivers here are the most commonly known pearl types.
| Pearl Type | Originates | Mussel |
| Biwa | Japan | Hyriopsis schlegelii |
| Edison | China | Hyriopsis cumingii |
| Kasumiga | Japan | H. schlegelii x C. plicata) |
| Freshwater | Japan, China | Hyriopsis cumingii |