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- Yes, cultured pearls are considered genuine pearls. The term “cultured” refers to the fact that these pearls are created with human intervention, but they are still real pearls formed by mollusks.
- Cultured pearls are produced by inserting a nucleus or irritant into an oyster or mussel, which stimulates the secretion of nacre, the substance that forms the pearl.
- Natural pearls, on the other hand, are formed without any human intervention when an irritant enters the mollusk naturally.
- However, natural pearls are rare, and the vast majority of pearls available in the market today are cultured pearls.
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- Cultured pearls can be of high quality and come in various shapes, sizes, and colors. They are generally more affordable and accessible than natural pearls.
- When shopping for pearls, it’s essential to consider factors such as luster, surface quality, shape, size, and color to determine the overall quality of the pearl.
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