Pearl Gemstone

Pearl is a natural, shiny gemstone that forms inside soft tissue of a living mollusk. It develops when layers of calcium carbonate slowly build up around a tiny particle, creating smooth, glowing surface pearls are known for. While perfectly round pearls are most prized in jewelry world, many unique shapes called baroque pearls also occur naturally. For centuries, high quality natural pearls have been treasured for their beauty and rarity, which is why the word “pearl” is often used to describe something precious and admired.