FRESHWATER PEARL

Freshwater Pearl

June Birthstone

Centering & Calming Reflection

 

Freshwater pearls typically range from white to cream color, much like the akoya saltwater pearl. Many freshwater pearls have thicker nacre than saltwater pearls; nacre is the calcium carbonate that surrounds the irritant in the oyster – the actual make-up of the pearl. The nacre gives the pearl its luster/shine and determines the value of the pearl.