Are freshwater & saltwater pearls different?

Freshwater pearls are created in mussels, lakes, rivers and ponds, and today come mostly from China. Saltwater pearls are produced by saltwater oysters that live in oceans and seas.  Saltwater pearls include Akoya, found in places such as Japan, China, Vietnam, etc. and South Sea, and Tahitian pearls found in the waters of French Polynesia. Saltwater…

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Are pearl necklaces still in style?

Pearl necklaces are classic and never go out of style. Pearls have been around since Roman times and fashion icons like Coco Chanel have always worn pearls. Recently young women felt that pearl necklaces were old fashion or passé but the pendulum is swinging in another direction and many young women such as the Duchess of Cambridge,…

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