A pearl is a hard and round gem, which is used mainly for jewelry. Pearls are reaped from mollusks, an animal with soft body and hard shell. Each and every pearl has its different shape, color and size.

A pearl is produced when an irritant such as sand gets inside the oyster. There are different types of pearls available in the market. Akoya, Freshwater, Sothsea and Black Tahitian pearl. Akoya pearls are more popular and refined from saltwater mollusks. Freshwater pearl are just like Akoya pearls but not expensive as Akoya. Southsea pearls are very precious and available in a range of light colors. Black Tahitian pearl is very large and its cultivation process is very difficult, that why it is very costly.

The basic qualities of a pearl are luster, color, size, lack of surface flaw and symmetry. Pearls have eight different shapes: round, semi-round, button, drop, pear, elliptical, ornate and ringed.

The most expensive pearls are round pearls and such pearls are used in the formation of necklaces or strings of pearls. Button pearls are like round pearl and are used in a necklace Baroque pearls are also used for making a necklace and ringed pearls are used for rings.

You have to follow certain tips for proper care of your pearl jewelry. Keep it away from beauty products. Clean it with a soft cotton cloth. To avoid scratches, dont mix it with other ornaments.

There are numerous sellers of pearl jewelry online that offers different shopping advantages. It is also very speedy as well as suitable process for making your selection at proper prices.