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Types of Pearls - FRESH WATER

Prominent Source Countries China (Japan and USA produce smaller quanitites) Lustre Excellent to Fair
Typical Size 4mm to 11mm Mussel Hyriopsis Cumingi
Common Color Any Color Common Treatments Bleaching, Dying
Overtone Rose, Blue, Green. May Display Orient Number of tissue implants per mussel 40 to 50
Shape Oval, Button, Baroque, Semi-Barque Pearl Growth Time 2 to 6 years

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