18k Solid Gold Adjustable Bolo Cable Chain w/9-10.5mm Drop Pearl
Sophisticated accessory for any occasion
$109.95
This large 9mm-10.5mm very high "AAA" quality cultured drop pearl is mounted on a delicate 18k solid gold chain: Pearl Size: 9mm-10.5mm (widest point), Pearl Shape: Drop Pearl, Pearl Color: White, Quality Standard: AAA (see quality standards below), Pearl Mounting:18k Solid Yellow Gold, Chain: Adjustable Bolo Cable Chain - 1mm 18k Solid Yellow Gold
Cultured Pearls are formed through a delicate and intricate process initiated by oysters or mollusks. The process starts when an irritant, usually a tiny piece of mantle tissue from another oyster or a bead, is inserted into the shell of an oyster or mollusk. This irritant acts as a catalyst, triggering the mollusk's natural defense mechanism. The oyster or mollusk responds by secreting a substance known as nacre, a mineral substance that smoothly coats the irritant to reduce any potential harm.
This nacre secretion process goes on and on, one layer at a time. With time, these multiple layers of nacre build up around the irritant, forming a pearl. This process can take anywhere from a few months to several years to achieve a decent-sized pearl.
The cultured pearl's quality, size, and shape are influenced by several factors, including the health and type of the mollusk, the size and shape of the irritant, the length of time the pearl is left to form in the mollusk, and the water conditions in which the mollusk lives. Each of these elements play a crucial role in determining the final outcome of the pearl, making every cultured pearl unique.
