Freshwater Pearl & Silver Bracelet by Belle

Freshwater pearls come from oysters that mature in non-saline water (from lakes or ponds, as opposed to saltwater from the sea). Freshwater and saltwater pearls form in the same manner. An irritant trapped in a mollusk stimulates the production of nacre and the formation of the pearl. Although both varieties share most of their chemical and physical properties, natural freshwater pearls have poorer lustre and more irregular, baroque shapes.

However, cultured freshwater pearls can now match saltwater pearls in appearance because of improved farming techniques.

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