There is hardly anyone who has not fallen prey to the magical charm of the pearls. When it comes to pearls it is difficult to resist temptation. However when it comes to choosing the pearls, a jeweler must be extremely careful. Pearls for a necklace are chosen on the basis of color, size and type. A Chinese freshwater pearl will be different from a South Sea pearl as one can easily make out the difference through their size.

Most of the freshwater pearls are cultured with the help of mantle-tissue nucleation. As for the South Sea pearls they are made by using the bead-nucleation process. Bead-nucleation is used to produce larger pearls. The size of the bead actually determines the size of the pearls. As for the mantle-tissue nucleation, it does not determine the shape of the pearl.

In case of a bead-nucleation a bead is formed with the help of a mussel shell. The shell that is used in the process generally comes from the freshwater resources. Then the bead is inserted within the oyster. Although this is an artificial process, it is extremely time-consuming.

In case of pearl culture, only one pearl is grown at one time. If the oyster is healthy, then beads can be implanted again. In this case the pearl from the second generation will be larger and has a greater market value.

After inserting the bead, the oysters are taken to the original resource. In case of the first generation, it takes some one-and-a-half-year to three years for the proper growth of the pearls. However growth rates depend on many factors, like the growing conditions or the climactic conditions, and the conditions of the farm. You can also grow a third generation pearl if you have the desired results from the second generation pearl.

However if you look for rich luster, nothing can be better than the first generation pearl. It is difficult to determine the generation of the pearl by looking at it. However if you are looking for some buying tip, you should always remember to look at the luster of the pearls. The richer the luster and the smoother the surface, the better the quality.

You should also know that it is the nacre thickness which determines the size, luster and the color of the pearl. If you love to look at beautiful, priceless jewelry then you can simply visit the online shop at PearlTreasure.com. A wide selection awaits you and you will be completely mystified when looking at the exclusive designs. Be it a pearl drop or a necklace, you will definitely love to possess one. When you look for that special smile on the face of your loved one, you can simply opt for the lovely pearl necklace which speaks volumes for itself.