Saltwater Pearls

 are pearls formed in oysters from salty oceans, seas, bays and gulfs. There are many types of salt water pearls. Akoya Pearls, Tahitian Pearls and South Sea Pearls are all types of Saltwater pearls. Saltwater pearls are 100% real. However, the beginnings of the saltwater cultured pearls are initiated by man and not an accident of nature. To start saltwater cultured pearls, a bit of shell or other natural matter is formed into a specialized bead. It is then surgically inserted by a skilled pearl cultures into a very specific part of a saltwater oyster. The oyster responds to this bead by secreting many layer upon layer of nacre (mother of pearl) over the bead. This process results in beautiful saltwater pearls.

Appearance
Akoya Pearls and South Sea Pearls are usually between 5mm and 10mm however Tahitian Pearls usually range from 9mm to 15mm.