Rare and beautiful, natural pearls are pearls that are created by Mother Nature herself in the wild, with no human intervention. Learn about their history, myths and value at Pure Pearls.

Nov 7, 2025 · What is the difference between natural and cultured pearls? Natural pearls form on their own inside mollusks, while cultured pearls are grown with human assistance by inserting …

What Are Natural Pearls? Natural pearls are formed when an irritant—such as a grain of sand, shell fragment, or parasite—enters a mollusk’s soft tissue. In response, the mollusk secretes …

Natural pearls form in the bodies, or mantle tissue, of certain mollusks, usually around a microscopic irritant, and always without human help of any kind. The growth of cultured pearls …

Apr 24, 2025 · Unlike cultured pearls, which are cultivated by inserting a nucleus into the oyster to trigger pearl formation, natural pearls form when a small irritant—such as a grain of sand or a …

Mar 18, 2025 · In this guide, we’ll unravel the mysteries of natural pearls, explore their fascinating varieties, debunk common myths, and help you appreciate why these organic treasures …

Aug 30, 2023 · When it comes to authentic pearls, there are two primary types: natural pearls and cultured pearls. Natural pearls grow naturally in the wild inside bivalve mollusks – hard-shelled …