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Pearl Types - Akoya, South Sea, Tahitian and Freshwater
The type of pearl is based on which oyster or mussel it came from. It does not depend on whether the pearl is natural or cultured. Hence, a natural pearl can be an Akoya, Freshwater, South Sea or Tahitian pearl, and so can a cultured pearl.
Pearls - The Gift From Nature
Perhaps the most mysterious gemstone of all time, pearls are gifts from nature, created by the mollusc family. These include oysters and mussels, but only a handful have the ability to produce truly beautiful pearls.
