Cultured Freshwater Half Pearl

Believed to protect against fire and dragons in ancient China to symbolizing modesty and purity in Europe, Pearls have been treasured for centuries. Cultured Pearls are a result of the intentional insertion of a bead or piece of tissue that the mollusk then coats with layers of nacre, Most pearls also show an iridescent phenomenon called orient. Cultured Freshwater Pearls are cultured in freshwater lakes and ponds and produce a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors, with China and the United States being the leading sources. Pearl is the birthstone of June. Clean with warm, soapy water. Never clean with ultrasonic or steam cleaner.

• Round Half Cultured Pearl
• Treatment: Bleached