Freshwater Pearl
Freshwater cultured pearls are cultivated around the world, including Tennessee, and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are spheres and used like other round pearls; some are buttons and used to accent jewelry; and some are blister shapes called Mabé, which are often used in earrings and other pieces with closed backs.

South Sea Pearl
South Sea pearls can show a spectrum of colours due to several natural causes. Layers of organic matter deposited between translucent layers of nacre result in surface colours that range from golden, silver, pale blue to silky grey.

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