Freshwater Cultured 9–10mm Mabe Pearl, White

This mabe pearl features a nearly flat back that’s similar to a cabochon and a smooth, white luster that complements silver and gold findings. Set the pearl in a bezel to add the lustrous iridescence of pearls to simple earring designs or combine multiple pearls and natural gemstones to create a more complex, multi-color pendant or brooch. Freshwater cultured pearls are cultivated in fresh water from mussels, often the triangle shell mussel (Hyriopsis cumingii), that are specially selected for their prolific production of nacre. It is not unusual for a single mussel to produce multiple pearls simultaneously. According to one legend, the pearl was formed from the tears of the goddess of love. For many, pearls are a symbol of pure heart and mind, honesty and integrity.

• Gemstone Type: Pearl
• Dimensions: 9 – 10mm
• Mohs Hardness: 2.5–4
• Refractive Index: 1.53–1.685
• Country Of Origin: China
• Weight: 0.000 kg