What is the difference between cultured pearls and freshwater cultured pearls?
Cultured pearls are the product of oysters that inhabit oceans whereas freshwater cultured pearls are formed in mussels that inhabit freshwater lakes and rivers. Freshwater cultured pearls come in a greater variety of shapes, sizes and colors. They are also a more affordable alternative to cultured pearls. All of the pearls on this website are genuine freshwater cultured pearls.
