It is not surprising why pearl jewellery is an absolute favorite for women of all ages. This gem is formed from the soft inner tissue of a shelled mollusk. Pearls are naturally formed when the mollusk tries to protect itself from any form of irritation: organic substances, parasites, and any water creatures. As the mollusk continuously produces a fluid to stave off the irritants, a pearl is eventually formed. Nowadays, pearls are also often obtained through manual and commercial cultivation. These cultured pearls are often referred to as freshwater pearls, cultivated in many parts of the world, most especially in China.

Pearls are made into jewelry pieces due to their enduring and classical charm. Women from the past generations and women of the present era have always shared a penchant for beautiful, round pearls.
Although the most perfect pearls normally have a round and gleaming appearance, other types of pearls like the baroque pearls have less than ideal shapes and roundness. However, these perfectly rounded pearls are most often considered to be the highest-valued varieties.

Pearls are most often used as necklaces, necklace pendants, rings, earrings, and bracelets. There are many shapes of pearls aside from the traditional round or oval shape. There are tear-drop shapes as well, such as those most commonly utilized for necklace pendants. Button shaped, pear shaped, and semi-round shaped pearls are also being widely patronized today.

Indeed, pearls have gone a long way since the Chinese first hunted for them during the Han Dynasty. All over the world today, pearls in jewelry are always a bestseller, and one that is sure to be around for many centuries to come.