Cultured Pearls
Pearls are formed inside oysters, mussels, and other mollusk species. Most genuine pearls today, including the ones we source, are cultured or farm-grown by placing a small irritant inside the mollusk. Over time, the mollusk coats it with layers of nacre until a pearl is created. This luminous nacre is the signature of a real pearl, also known as Mother of Pearl. The main difference between natural and cultured pearls is that in natural pearls, the irritant like sand or dust enters the oyster on its own.
South Sea Baroque Pearls
These pearls are typically larger than most other pearl varieties and are known for their rich, distinctive luster, which makes them highly desirable. The term Baroque refers to their naturally irregular shapes, often featuring uneven, dented, or textured surfaces. South Sea Baroque Pearls take around two years to develop inside their host oyster, Pinctada maxima, and are found in regions across the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Japanese Akoya Pearls
We use cultured Japanese Akoya pearls grown in the Pinctada Fucata Martensii oyster. Their excellent luster, beautiful color, consistently round shape, and rarity make Akoya pearls one of the most popular pearls in the world. Because of this, they often are the pearl of choice for a woman’s first strand of pearls.
