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Unique as a Snowflake
by Piper Smith
It has been said that pearls are like snowflakes no two are exactly alike. Because they are occur naturally within mollusks and oysters, there is a lot of room for deviation. Most times, the pearl that is created mirrors the implanted irritant to jumpstart the pearl creation process. If the irritant is round, then the pearl will most likely be round. Another thing that can influence the shape of the pearl is the position inside the shell. If the pearl begins the creation process off center, it could result in an oddly shaped pearl.
Now, just because a pearl may not be perfectly round, doesnt mean it isnt valuable. Irregularly shaped pearls can be just as valuable and sought after as perfectly round pearls. There are three different pearl shapes recognized by the jewelry community spherical, symmetrical and baroque. Each of these pearls has their own characteristics and value.
The most popular pearl on the market today are spherical pearls. These pearls are round or nearly round in shape. Every different type of pearl can be found as a spherical pearl. Akoya, freshwater, saltwater, Tahitian and South Sea pearls are all most commonly found in a spherical shape. Within this spherical category, pearls can be considered visually round and near-round. Visually round pearls are the rarest and most sought after pearls. Near-round pearls can often times pass as round to the naked eye but can have a slightly oblong shape or flat portions on the surface.
Symmetrical pearls can be a very fun and unique pearl to come across. These pearls often make great rings or earrings, rather than a bunch of them strung together for a necklace or bracelet. Symmetrical pearls come in a few different shapes like drop, button and oval. The drop pearl is shaped like a teardrop or pear. These pearls can either be long and kind of stretched out or short and stumpy. The button pearl is flat on one or more ends. This makes it a great option for earrings or rings where the flat side can be hidden within the setting. The oval pearl is the final symmetrical pearl shape. This pearl is narrow on the ends with a wide center. Oval pearls look good standing alone on a chain or set in a pendant.
Baroque pearls are becoming more and more popular in the fashion world. Baroque pearls have a very unique shape that can create some beautiful jewelry. These pearls can be considered Baroque or Semi-baroque. A semi-baroque pearl is quite unique; it can look like a button, drop or oval pearl. The main difference however is that a semi-baroque pearl that appears to be one of these other shapes is not symmetrical. The two halves would not match up if it were to be cut in half. A true Baroque pearl is actually difficult to describe. It has a very abstract shape that is not symmetrical they are true creations of nature.
About the Author
Piper Smith is the VP of Marketing for Museum Way Pearls, a leading provider of pearl jewelry such as pearl necklaces, pearl earrings, and Tahitian pearls. Museum Way Pearls can be found online at: MuseumWayPearls.com .
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