PEARLS BY PENELOPE

The pearl is the only gem produced within a living organism (a mollusk), specifically a saltwater oyster or freshwater mussel. The process begins when an irritant becomes lodged inside the organism. A nucleus then forms over the irritant and is coated over with many layers of nacre; this coating takes from 8 months to 6 years to complete. The size and shape of the nucleus along with the water in which the mollusk lives all affect the size, color and shape of the pearl... Custom designed pearl jewelry, high quality, priced below retail, various colors-shapes-sizes, beautiful to behold, luxurious aura, look for sales