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Freshwater Pearls form in various species of freshwater mussels, family Unionidae, which live in lakes, rivers, ponds and other bodies of fresh water. These freshwater pearl mussels occur not only in hotter climates, but also in colder more temperate areas such as Scotland (where they are protected under law). Most freshwater cultured pearls sold today come from China.
Saltwater Pearls grow within pearl oysters, family Pteriidae, which live in oceans. Saltwater pearl oysters are usually cultivated in protected lagoons or volcanic atolls.
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Natural Pearls
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Cultured Pearls
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Imitation Pearls
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- Semi-Round
- Button
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- Pear
- Oval
- Baroque
- Circled
Prices varies based on size, weight and style. The market is always changing. Please see a specialist and be prepared to spend about a few hundred to 2+ grand or more. If you want fake Pearls, they average from $25.00 to 12 grand for a necklace. Sadly, fake pearls are available in the 12 grand range necklaces. So be warned, get them tested before buying. Also earrings start at $5.00 and can go up to a few thousand for an earring set.
- The most expensive Pearl is know as the "Beauty of Ocean Pearl" it is worth "$139 Million Dollars" Updated January 2015
"In 2010, a very rare and expensive Pearl was unveiled in China. The ‘Beauty of Ocean’ Pearl weighs six tonnes and is five feet high. It is the biggest 'Manmade' Pearl in the world. Composed of fluorite, this gem was ground into a Pearl shape over the course of three years. The Green Pearl has a tendency to glow in the dark. Discovered in Mongolia, this rare and precious Pearl is valued at a staggering price of $139 million. It is the most expensive Pearl on the market."
- The 2nd most expensive Pearl is know as the "La Peregrina Pearl" it is valued at "$11.8 Million Dollars" Updated January 2015
"In Spanish, “la peregrina” means “the pilgrim”. This was once known once as the Phillip II pearl and it was the most celebrated pearl of its time. In addition to its great size, its perfect pear shape and bright white coloration boost the pearl’s value. The necklace is comprised of equally spaced floral patterns each of which has a ruby as its centerpiece. These are surrounded by diamonds in a floral pattern. In 1969, La Peregrina was purchased for a mere $37,000 by actor Richard Burton as a gift for his wife, Elizabeth Taylor. It was sold by Christie’s in 2011 for $11.8 million."
- The 3rd Most Expensive Pearl is known as the "Baroda Pearl Necklace" is an astounding $7.1 Million Dollars" Updated January 2015
"This two strand Baroda pearl necklace is rich in history. It is made up of sixty eight pearls selected from the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh rows of an original seven-strand necklace, owned by the Maharajas of India. The seven strand natural pearl necklace was known as saath lahda. Each pearl is perfectly matched in colour, size and shape. The pearls are particularly large, ranging from 10 to 16 millimeters in diameter. The necklace is joined together by a cushion-cut diamond clasp signed by Cartier. It was sold in 2007 for $7.1 million"
• Job 28:18 - No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above pearls.
• Matthew 7:6 - Give not what is holy to dogs, and do not cast your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under foot and turn and maul you.
• Matthew 13:45 - Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls:
• Matthew 13:46 - On finding one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
• 1 Timothy 2:9 - Also that the woman should dress themselves modestly and decently in suitable clothing, not with their hear braided, or with gold, pearls or expensive clothes.
• Revelation 17:4 - And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet color, and adorned with gold and jewels and pearls, holding in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:
• Revelation 18:12 - Cargo of gold, and silver, and jewels, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, silk, and scarlet, and all kinds of scented wood, all articles of ivory, all articles of costly wood, bronze, iron, and marble. (Very Long)
• Revelation 18:16 - And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, in purple and scarlet, adorned with gold, jewels, and pearls!
• Revelation 21:21 - And the twelve gates are twelve pearls, each of the gates is a single pearl, and the street of the city is pure gold, transparent as glass.
Nothing is higher than a Pearl, besides Wisdom!
References
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- The Bible: The New Revised Version (NRSV)
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl
- http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-a-Pearl-Is-Real
- http://www.gia.edu/gem-lab-service/pearl
- http://www.livescience.com/32289-how-do-oysters-make-pearls.html
- http://www.sustainablepearls.org/pearls/a-history-of-pearls/
- http://www.supreme-jewelry.com/pearl-knowledge_en.htm/
- http://www.ebay.com/gds/Pearl-Type-Guide-101-/10000000002072202/g.html
- http://www.therichest.com/luxury/most-expensive/the-10-most-expensive-pearls-in-the-world/10/