Freshwater Pearls

If you've started researching pearls, you've probably come across the idea that freshwater pearls are somehow "inferior" to other pearl types. Many buyers assume that because freshwater pearls are often more affordable than Akoya, Tahitian, or South Sea pearls, they must be...

Freshwater and Akoya pearls are often confused because they can look very similar at a glance—especially in classic white strands or stud earrings. Both are real, cultured pearls, and when freshwater pearls are round and well-matched, the visual differences aren’t immedi...