Pearls

Pearl Type Color Shape Size (mm) Lustre Surface
Akoya Pearl White, Cream Round 6-9 High Mostly Smooth
Tahitian Pearl Black, Greenish Round, Baroque 8-16 Medium-High Smooth to Lightly Blemished
South Sea Pearl White, Golden Round, Baroque 9-20 High Smooth to Lightly Blemished
Freshwater Pearl White, Pink, Lavender Round, Oval, Baroque 5-12 Low-Medium Some Surface Irregularities
Mabe Pearl White, Silver Dome 10-20 Medium Mostly Smooth
Conch Pearl Pink, Peach Oval, Freeform 3-15 High Smooth to Lightly Blemished
Natural Pearl Cream, Yellow Irregular Varies Low-Medium Irregular Surface
Cultured Pearl Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies