Pearls come in many types, each with its own color, size and character. Here are the three most loved in fine jewelry, and the three JASMIN chooses for its pieces.
Akoya Pearl
Akoya pearls are known for their soft white, light gold and silvery blue-pink tones, with a bright, mirror-like luster. They are especially prized because an Akoya oyster usually produces only one or two pearls at a time. A freshwater mussel, by comparison, can produce dozens at once.
Tahitian Pearl
What sets Tahitian pearls apart is their naturally dark color, which is rare in nature. Unlike many black pearls that are dyed or treated, Tahitian pearls are dark by nature. They also show beautiful overtones of green, peacock blue, silver, copper and rose.
South Sea Pearl
South Sea pearls are the largest pearls and have the thickest nacre, the layer that gives a pearl its glow. This is why they are among the most valuable pearls in the world. They are most often white or golden, and the deep golden shades are the most prized. They grow in warm waters, mainly around Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Myanmar.
Why JASMIN chooses these three
Akoya, Tahitian and South Sea pearls are the only pearls JASMIN uses. Their natural color, rare quality and luster are what make every JASMIN pearl piece stand out, each one crafted with care and attention to detail.
