what type of pearl?

[pearlwonder]

Hello everyone!
I'm new to this site. A month a ago, I went to Anaheim and visited a reptile expo, i bought a new turtle over there. Then I went to Downtown Disney to meet up with my brother. We looked around to see what we could shop around for. I saw a kiosk which sells pearls. We both decided to buy this deal "buy one mussel and see what you get for $15" we picked one and open it-then bam!... found one pearl! it a silver pearl!

I was so shock! I never seen a silver pearl in my entire life! Now I would like to know if it possible to find out which type of pearl is it? knowing I paid 15 bucks, I'm not concern about the value of the pearl...because it's cheap...I'm more curious to know which type of pearl is it? After this experience I want to someday save money and buy some pearls from pearl paradise...

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[Lagoon Island Pearls]

The "wish pearl" kiosks are Chinese freshwater pearls.

They didn't grow in the shell you opened, but were put there after the fact.

It's a clever, but misleading way to value-add otherwise inexpensive pearls.

 

[Ash]

Hi Pearlwonder,

Welcome to the forum.

Dave is absolutely right. It is a Chinese freshwater.

Over the past almost 15+ Years now, I have witnessed varied " creative marketing techniques" to get people to buy this "product".

Personally I'd get a silver chain and "pearl cage" and wear it. Because it comes with a fond memory of the trip and time with your brother!

Cheers
Ash

 

[pearlescence]

It's a wish pearl again.
Albeit a better quality one than some of the really grotty potato ones I've encountered.

 

[pearlwonder]

Interesting well I'm happy to find out what type of pearl is it!! I also notice the mussel shell had a hole too! Even though it not best pearls but I still cherish this one. This pearl has really started to spark my interest in pearls! Next future purchase would be a tahitian pearl in braclet!
I think it a great idea!What mm size chain I should be looking for? If I find a "pearl cage" that can look masculine, I would buy one ( I'm a guy by the way) or maybe set it as a pendent?
-Glenn

 

[pearlescence]

Hi Glenn
since you are a guy you might want to think about getting the pearl drilled and threading it onto a leather cord (1mm or 11/2mmm) and wearing it as a necklet or tied around your wrist.