By Roberto Garabelli
 Keshi pearls are irregularly shaped and are usually small due to lack of nucleus to influence its profile. Keshi is a Japanese word for "poppy seed". Thus, keshi is also called the seed pearl deriving the name from its size. As a matter of fact, some are just a little bigger than a grain of sand. Keshi pearls can grow from saltwater or freshwater shells.
How is a Keshi Pearl formed?
There is a unique way that a keshi pearl can form inside the shell. It is stimulated to grow by planting a bead nucleus into the oyster. A bead nucleus is usually taken from the outer shell of clams and formed to a regular round shape. This bead will then be implanted into the soft tissue of the mollusk. When this irritant is placed inside the mollusk, the production of nacre begins.
Nacre production is the defense mechanism of the shell in order to protect itself from any foreign matter. Nacre is made to wrap the foreign bodies that have entered the shell.
However, there are some times that the shell |
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By Brooke Hayles
 Pearl necklaces were once associated with a certain, more mature age group, but not anymore. Pearls are a great, versatile accessory for women, as they look great with every type of outfit, from smart looking business wear to elegant evening wear.
Because pearl necklaces come in a multitude of styles and colors, women of every age can find a string of pears that suits them well. The look of pearls around a woman's neck conveys a cultured, classy look. It doesn't matter who it is that's gazing upon the pearls, the reaction is always the same.
You may have thought that pearl necklaces are on the expensive side, but that's not necessarily true. The price of pearl necklaces is greatly influenced by the quality of the pearls that are used in the necklace. The basic two classifications of pearls are freshwater and saltwater.
Saltwater pearls, the more expensive of the two, can come in two varieties - cultured or natural. Despite the fact that freshwater pearls are not as expensive as saltwater pearls, they look very similar and are still eye-catching |
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