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Pearl
Pearl is valued for its white, cream, black and more appearance and distinctive natural character. Quality and value depend on color, clarity, cut, size, origin, treatment, and documentation.
- Mineral family
- Organic
- Chemistry
- Calcium carbonate
- Mohs hardness
- 2.5-4.5
- Colors
- White, cream, black and more
- Common origins
- Japan, China, Australia
- Wearability
- Best in protected settings and requires careful wear.
Treatments and synthetics
Bleaching, dyeing, and irradiation may occur.
Care guidance
Use only a soft damp cloth and avoid heat, chemicals, impact, ultrasonic, and steam cleaning.
Buyer checklist
Confirm classification, treatment, dimensions, weight, origin claims, return terms, and any laboratory report before purchase.