HOW PEARLS ARE FORMED

 

The birth of a pearl is truly a miraculous event. Unlike gemstones or precious metals that must be mined from the earth, pearls are grown by live oysters far below the surface of the sea. They are born from oysters complete with a shimmering iridescence, lustre & soft inner glow unlike any other gem on earth.

 

Cultured pearls share the same properties as natural pearls & are formed in an almost identical fashion. The only difference is that a harvester carefully implants the irritant in the oyster rather than leaving it to chance, then simply steps aside to let nature create its miracle.