Pearl Color Explained

 

Pearls are one of the most versatile gems used in jewelry. There are a variety of shapes, sizes and colors.

 

We can find a wide range of colors for both saltwater and freshwater pearls. Although the most common color is white, we can find them in shades of cream, grey, pink, gold or even black. There are many factors that can influence the color of the pearl, such as:

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• The type of mollusk: the colors of the pearls are mainly influenced by the color of the lip of the mollusk. If the shell has dark tones on the outside, the pearl will have those same tones.

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• The thickness of the mother-of-pearl: The mother-of-pearl is the substance with which the mollusk creates the pearl. In general, the thicker the nacre, the deeper and richer the color of the pearl.

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• Human action: There are various cultivation techniques that can be used to influence the color of pearls.

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• Dying the pearl: there are natural colored pearls, but they can also be dyed. Next, we will see the natural colors in which you can find each type of pearl, so that you can also identify which ones have been treated. For example Black Akoya Pearls are actually dyed and are not the natural color.

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