Lesson9: Pearl Classification

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• Pearls come in a wide variety of types. To present a concise overview of pearl types that align with current market demand and trade environments, pearls can be categorized into three main types: wild pearls, cultured pearls, and artificial pearls.
• Because Conch Pearls, Melo Pearls, and Abalone Pearls are found in both freshwater and saltwater environments, they are introduced separately. This classification does not cover all types of pearls, but focuses on the most common pearls seen in the market today.

Directory for Pearl Classification

1. Wild Pearls
   • Conch Pearls (Currently No Large-Scale Cultivation)
   • Abalone Pearls (Currently No Large-Scale Cultivation)
   • Melo Pearls (Impossible to Cultivate)
2. Cultured Pearls
   • Saltwater Cultured
     • Saltwater Nucleated
       • Akoya Pearls
       • South Sea Pearls
         • South Sea Gold Pearls
         • South Sea White Pearls
       • Tahitian Pearls
   • Freshwater Cultured
     • Freshwater Non-Nucleated
     • Freshwater Nucleated
       • Edison Pearls
       • Freshwater AK Pearls
   • Other Cultured Pearls
     • Keshi Pearls
     • Mabe Pearls
     • Blister Pearls
3. Artificial Pearls
   • Swarovski Crystal Pearls
   • Shell Pearls
   • Plastic Pearls