There are clear differences between mother-of-pearl pearls and pearls in terms of appearance, appearance and use.
*: Mother-of-pearls come from the interior of shellfish, while pearls are mainly found in pearl oysters and mother-of-pearl molluscs.
Appearance: The shape of mother-of-pearl pearls is usually irregular and has a variety of colors, while pearls are round, oblate, pear-shaped, etc., and the color varies depending on factors such as the breeding environment, but most of them are white.
Uses: Mother-of-pearl pearls are mainly used for ornaments and works of art, while pearls have more uses, such as as being used as a beauty ingredient in skin care products, or as food, and can also be used as gemstones to make jewelry.
Overall, mother-of-pearl and pearl, although both are precious gemstones, differ in their appearance, appearance, and use.
In addition, mother-of-pearl pearls are artificially post-processed, while pearls can be divided into two categories: natural pearls and cultured pearls. Natural pearls are mainly produced in pearl oysters and pearl oyster mollusks, and are produced by the endocrine action of these shellfish, calcium carbonate mineral (aragonite) beads, which are composed of a large number of tiny aragonite crystals. In contrast, the inner core of the mother-of-pearl is synthetic, and the paint on the outside is also synthesized from chemical raw materials, so it is essentially a craft and has no jewelry grade.
Pearls can also be further subdivided into freshwater pearls and saltwater pearls. Common freshwater pearls on the market are regular freshwater pearls and Edison pearlsSaltwater pearls include South Sea gold pearls, South Sea white pearls, Tahitian black pearls and Japanese Akoya pearls. For example, Edison pearl is a kind of nucleated pearl, the common diameter is 9-13mm, there are many kinds of colors, the pearl leather is slightly wrinkled, and the luster is soft.