Although fresh water pearls are the most commonly produced pearls, they have quite unique shapes and range of colors along with their charming character. They are a favorite among jewelry designers, shoppers and pearl lovers. Fresh water pearls range in various shapes from very baroque to near-round.
There are several areas around the world that are home to pearl-producing mussels/oysters,
the global fresh water market is overwhelmingly dominated by Chinese pearl farms, which account for nearly all fresh water pearls sold today.
Fresh water pearls offer a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes than any other type of pearl, a perfectly round fresh water pearl is extremely rare, these pearls come in a rainbow of natural pastel colors such as lavender, pink, and every shade in between.
Fresh water pearls are often used in designer jewelry.
