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Join the Discussion. Geoff Aug 13, I read every comment and reply on this article and you all have me impressed and proud. It is incredibly refreshing to see such kindness and positivity. I’m really hoping you’re all told this often, because what you’re doing is something special. I wonder all the time about things but never seek the answers, but you all have inspired me and I am determined to wonder more and learn more wonderful things about the planet we live on. Thanks again, Geoff.

Aug 14, Hello Wonder-Team, This is the first article of yours that I have found and read. I just wanted to google “Is it a clam or an oyster that makes pearls? I work with my hands and she’s an educator and she’s pretty cool and stuff.

Your last three suggestions to try, specifically the third — I mean — I came to figure one thing out on google, but instead, I learned that one thing and also got to read such a wholesome thought. What kind of Google search was this!? I want more of these! You’ve got yourselves a bookmark slot ; Also, the article itself was wonderfully written!! Thank you, Geoff. Bensyn Mar 12, The process of making a pearl was more interesting than I thought it would be.

You’re telling me there are more colors!!!!!!!! Mar 13, We thought that was pretty cool, too. John the doge Jan 16, Robot Jan 14, I total not robot ???????????????? Jan 16, Wonder Friend Jan 14, Apr 30, This occurs only occasionally, and the reason why is mentioned in this Wonder: “Occasionally, a foreign substance , such as a grain of sand, may find its way into the oyster and get stuck between the mantle and the shell.

Mar 22, Thanks, Sadie! Donna from Alabama Oct 17, When you buy oysters in shells at a department store, do they have pearls in them? Oct 23, Dab Sep 12, Sep 14, It can be confusing, but not every oyster has a pearl. Jul 25, Evan Feb 28, Hey, Wonderopolis. I loved this wonder. I learned that a pearl comes from a live sea creature. Thanks for sharing. I wonder how much a pearl is worth? Chat with you later, bye. Wonderopolis Feb 28, Krista Nov 1, Pearls are such an eloquent beauty of nature.

I am so blessed to have been able to go to Hawaii and to see oysters in the ocean and get to open one with a pink pearl in it. I had it put in a hibiscus flower necklace for my daughter.

Awesome facts to learn Thank you!!!! Wonderopolis Nov 2, Annabella May 14, Cool I learned that a pearl is in a oyster I never knew that about the oyster but when they get the pearl how much is that worth? Alex Jul 27, A natural pearl necklace is roughly bout 30, so I don’t know how much each is worth. Jul 28, Hi, Alex! Pearl necklaces can get rather expensive! Thanks for joining the conversation!

Wonderopolis May 14, Talia Dec 21, I thought the wonder was super cool. But, after I read it I still had a question which is unusual. I was wondering how long the pearl takes to form. Wonderopolis Dec 21, Dec 15, Well it depends on if the oyster has irritating sand in its shell if it does then yes it will have a pearl.

Wonderopolis Dec 15, Team Wilch Dec 14, Oo la la! This was cool!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderopolis Dec 14, This is so boring. Too much reading. Have a good day. Wonderopolis Dec 10, Thank you for visiting Wonderopolis today! I wish I could make pearls like that through my mouth.

That was very interesting to learn all of this in one day. Thanks for sharing your comment with us today! Cherry Dec 9, Hey wonderopolis! This was awesome. I did not know that this was true. I thought it was fantasy!!! Still thanks for letting us know.

I loved today’s wonder!!! I can’t wait to tell my class! Danielle Dec 9, I love pearls! Sincerely Danielle :. We’re glad this Wonder was right up your alley, Danielle! Cooooollllllll I didn’t know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope I learn more about oysters. Wondergirl11 Dec 9, Hey Wonderopolis!!

I’m not too fond of jewelry But I do love minerals like ruby and sapphire and amethyst! Today’s Wonder was cool. I think tomorrow’s would be about something even cooler; I can’t figure it out though. I am on vacation with my parents to another country in the East so sorry if its really late in the United States! Wonderopolis Dec 9, Tboy Dec 8, That’s cool I can’t wait til the next wonder tomorrow. Hi Mr. Wonderopolis Dec 13, Latanya Kennedy Dec 8, I enjoyed today’s wonder can’t wait to see what’s tomorrow’s wonder will be.

Wonderopolis Dec 8, Thanks so much, Wonder Friend Latanya! We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! Delores Kennedy Dec 8, Thanks for your comment, Delores! We’re glad you’re here! Marsha Dec 8, I never knew pearls came from oysters. WOW that’s so cool!!! How fun, Marsha! Berkleigh Dec 8, I think today’s wonder was really interesting.

I liked the video and the article. I think it is really cool that a grain of sand inside of an oyster can become something beautiful; a pearl! Thank you for today’s wonder! Thanks wonderopolis we have learned a lot over the days we loved today’s wonder we also we liked the wonder about candy canes. Do all oysters go to the bottem of the ocean? Wilber the robin Dec 8, Oh no, Wonder Friend Wilber! We hope your dog, and your mom, are okay!

Wow that’s so cool I really like today’s wonder. I was thinking who responds to the comments. SoftballRocks44 Dec 8, Yes… Cultured pearls are real pearls grown inside real oysters at pearl farms in Japan, Australia, Indonesia, China and many more locations. Natural or wild pearls are typically found by shellfish harvesters purely by accident. You might have to open 10, oysters to find a single decent quality natural pearl.

Read More: Cultured Pearls vs. Real Pearls. Rub the pearls gently across the front of your teeth. Do they feel gritty or have resistance? They may be real. This final test is usually all that is needed to spot even the best fakes vs. If you don’t want to rub the pearls against your teeth, you can rub two pearls together. If they’re real you should still feel a subtle grittiness to them. Below is a small collection of pictures featuring cultured pearls.

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Not every pearl will be the same size. Real pearls are made by nature, so there should be some variation in size. Examine the drill hole with a magnifying glass. Real pearls will often show evidence of a nucleus. A real pearl necklace will have depth and variation to the color.

It will include a body color and an overtone color. Often displaying different colors in different lighting conditions.

How Do Oysters Make Pearls? | HowStuffWorks – Spotting Genuine Cultured Pearls

 
Pearls are an incredibly unique gemstone. While most precious gems are formed in the ground, surrounded by rocks, pearls are the only gemstone created. A pearl is a hard, glistening object produced within the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk or another animal, such as fossil conulariids. Just like the shell of a mollusk, a pearl is composed of calcium carbonate in minute crystalline form.