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The Crown Jewels of England are freshwater pearls? Yes, from the rivers of Scotland. And you thought they were low quality? Do you know that history says one of the reasons Julius Caesar invaded the British Isles for the pearls of Scotland?

It is only since a short time ago that this gem got a bad rap for being low quality. Probably the largest reason for this was when China burst into the market about 30 years ago. They really did burst into the market, and they produced tons of these organic gems. Most of the Chinese farmers had no clue as to how to produce a high quality. They just knew how to produce quantity.

Since then China has made leaps and bounds in making better quality, to the point where their very best pearls are indistinguishable from high quality saltwater pearls. And the best part is their price is still well below saltwater pearls.

Physically this freshwater cultured gem is different from the cultured saltwater variety. Saltwater pearls are cultured with a starter core. Freshwater pearls are cultured from a starter of soft tissue that dissolves and that makes them solid nacre with no discernible core.

Today you can buy naturally colored white, peach and violet pearl jewelry. Enhanced black pearls are a beautiful exotic newcomer. Whatever color you buy you are going to pay less and get good quality, if you compare freshwater to saltwater. Many stores including some of the high end department stores sell a lower grade.

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