Four Types Of Artificially Cultured Pearls

Akoya: Both Japan and China produce seawater Akoya pearls.

Nan yang: Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines are the main producers of marine cultured pearls.

Tahiti: Mainly around the French Polynesian islands, these marine cultured pearls are available in black and white.

Fresh water: These are usually cultivated in freshwater lakes and ponds. These pearls come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. China and the United States are the main producing areas.

Nan yang pearls are more representative and more famous are gold and light blue pearls.

Tahitian pearls are best known for their black pearls, which also contain a variety of colors, such as black pearls with green and purple effects.

Freshwater cultured pearls are more famous for their purple-red series.