The materials of which jewels are made compliment the materials of the entire outfit being worn.  The shiny stones, the metals, the mix of interesting materials can change any clothing, be it a tee-shirt and jeans, a business suit, or a bridal gown it can express the individuality of the woman. Unlike in the past when jewelry was “sheep and iron” which was received as a gift or inheritance, the value being measured in money terms, today jewelry is the perfect accessory and a distinctive part of clothing.

Salt Water

The first shell to grow pearls for commercial use was found many years ago in Japan. Sizes range between 2.5 mm – 10 mm.  Colors vary from white to pink, light grey, light blue, creamy yellow and gold.

South Sea

Mainly found in Australia.  Today there are many farms in the Phillipines Indonesia and Burma and sizes range between 8 mm – 20 mm.  Colors are similar to those found in Japan.

Tahiti

Found in the Polynesian Islands and sizes range between 8 mm – 17 mm.  Colors are black or different shades of black-grey to light grey.

Sweet Water

These pearls are grown in rivers and ponds in China.  In the past these pearls could also be found in the BIWA lake in Japan.  Most of these pearls do not have a core as a result of the culture process such as those from salt water.  Sizes range between 2mm – 12 mm.  Colors are natural whites, yellow, orange, purple and pink.

Mabe

Half pearls are created by sticking a pattern to the side of the shell.  This can be done in all kinds of the above shells.  Colors and size are according to the type of the shell.

Keshi

A side product of the developing farm.  When the shell is opened, in order to remove the cultured pearls, sometimes pearls were produced naturally in the shell and are found without a specific shape.  These pearls are totally natural, besides the fact that they were created in a farm.  This phenomenon exists in all types of shells.  The color and size is according to the type of shell.