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    WHICH IS THE RIGHT PEARL FOR YOU?

    Moon drops fallen into the sea, collected and transformed into jewels that enhance their beauty and purity. 

    White, black, pink and grey pearls. Pearls of different sizes, regular or irregular shapes. Japanese, Australian or Tahitian's pearls. From fresh or salt water. Whatever pearls you like, they will always be unique, as each one is different just as those who wear them. 

    Every pearl has its own character and every individual has their appropriate pearl. 

    Just find out which one.

    HOW THE PEARL IS BORN

    The birth of a pearl is a precious and rare natural event. The pearl is the natural defense of a pearl-producing mollusk against a foreign body that enters its interior. To protect itself, the mollusk covers the foreign particle with nacre, creating the pearl.

    Cultured pearls are also based on the same principle, only the introduction of the foreign body is not left to chance but to the expert hand of man, after which the mollusk is returned to the sea, waiting for nature to perform its miracle. The technique of pearl cultivation was developed in the late 19th century by Japanese researchers. Today 99% of the market is cultured pearls. 

    Even cultured pearls, however, can never be considered a mass-produced product. In fact, they are a small fraction of all the oysters nucleated each year will yield a high-quality pearl.  

    VARIETY AND ORIGIN OF GENESIA PEARLS

    Genesia makes its creations with pearls carefully selected from major varieties. 

    Freshwater pearls (Fresh Water): freshwater pearls, grown in lakes and rivers, boast a wide variety of natural shapes and colors. Their most important characteristic is due to the fact that they have no core and are therefore composed entirely of mother-of-pearl therefore, more durable and suitable for more everyday use.

    South Sea (South Sea) pearls: in turn distinguished into Australian and Tahitian. Australian pearls are the largest cultured pearls in the world. These pearls, among the rarest and most valuable, can exceed 20 mm in diameter and are cultured between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, mainly in Australia, but also in the Philippines and Indonesia. Colors range from cream, to silver gray, to pinkish white. Tahitian Black Pearls are cultivated in Tahiti and throughout the French Polynesian archipelago, these pearls are sought after for their distinctive coloration ranging from light gray to deepest black, silver, with fantastic peacock green highlights, bronze, eggplant, and others. They are rather large pearls with diameters generally between 9 and 18 mm.

    Akoya pearls or Japanese pearls: cultivated mainly in Japan, China and Vietnam, they are the most common saltwater pearls. Akoya pearls are renowned for their luminosity, and are considered the most classic pearls. They are generally white or ivory/cream, with pink, silver highlights. They range in size from 2 to 10 mm.

    In addition to origin and color, shape is a distinctive element of the Pearl. There are in fact, in addition to the classic perfectly spherical pearls (very rare and valuable), oval, teardrop, or more irregularly shaped pearls called Baroque. 

    HOW TO STORE PEARLS

    Pearls are "living gems," composed of material of organic origin, with a high degree of porosity. They are not fragile, but in order to keep them beautiful and bright over time, it is necessary to follow some small precautions. First of all, it can be helpful to store pearls in their own case, separate from other harder jewelry that might scratch them.

    For pearls to be kept at a proper state of hydration at all times, it is best to wear them, because the moisture in our skin contributes to rehydration. However, it is recommended to wipe them with a soft cloth before storing them, so as to remove any traces of sweat, acidic foods or cosmetics that could damage them. It is advisable to store them in places that are not too hot or dry and not to expose them to direct light sources.

    A final word of caution for pearl strands, which, if worn frequently, should be had replaced and re-strung once a year by your jeweler to prevent breakage.

    Fresh water

    Freshwater pearls

    Fresh water

    Freshwater pearls

    For many centuries, the Freshwater pearls have been farmed into lakes and rivers, especially in the East, China and Japan.

    Freshwater pearls have hundreds of different shapes, sizes and natural colours. Each one is very shiny as they contain fewer organic materials in comparison to the saltwater pearls. 

    Their most important feature is that they don't have a core, making them completely composed by mother of pearl. 

    Freshwater pearls are very resistant and well suited to those with bright and creative personalities, who know how to take life with the right lightness and composure. 

    Akoya

    Japanese pearls

    Akoya

    Japanese pearls

    Also known as Japanese pearls, the Akoya pearls are mainly farmed in Japan, China and Vietnam. They are the most widespread saltwater pearls. 

    Akoya pearls are well-known for their brightness. Usually they are white, ivory or cream with a pink and silver hue. They are not very large, measuring between 0.07 and 0.39 inches. 

    Their most important characteristic is their terrific regular rounded shape, nearly perfect. 

    The Akoyas are classic and elegant pearls which can dress individuality with a particular taste for those well-made, timeless things of the past. 

    South Sea

    The rarest and most precious

    South Sea

    The rarest and most precious

    There are two different types of South Sea pearl: the Australian and the Tahitian. 

    Australian pearls are the most farmed pearls in the world, the rarest and the most precious. Their size can also exceed the 0.79 inches. They are farmed between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, mainly in Australia, but also in the Philippines and Indonesia. The colours vary from cream to silver-grey and rosy-white. 

    The Tahitian black pearls are farmed in the whole French Polynesian archipelago. They are very cherished for their unique colours, that can vary from light grey to deep black and silver, from amazing peacock green to bronze, aubergine, and many other colours. They are quite big pearls with a diameter between 0.35 and 0.71 inches. 

    The South Sea pearls are icons of true luxury and are perfect for people who likes to feel different and unique, but always with style and elegance. 

    Baroque

    The irregular pearls

    Baroque

    The irregular pearls

    Origin and colour are not the only important feature of a pearl. Another distinctive characteristic of pearls is their shape. In fact, in addition to the classic and perfectly spheric pearls, there are ovals, drop and irregular shapes, also known as "Baroque" or "Scaramazze". 

    In all places pearls are farmed, there is a percentage of them which is not conformed to classic standards. Nature sometimes chooses to surprise us, donating us rounded pearls with unexpected indentation and sinuosity, making them extremely fascinating. 

    This kind of pearls are also called Baroque, thus assuming their own individuality. 

    Imperfections become a source of pride for those who wear the Baroque pearls. They suit bold and nonconformist personalities perfectly.

    Edison

    The first pearl is never forgotten

    Edison

    The first pearl is never forgotten

    Twenty years of human experimentation give life to a new type of pearl. Edison pearls are grown in freshwater but start from a single solid core like a saltwater pearl, thus producing a single gem at a time.

    The spherical perfection and the greater size of Akoya pearls are combined with the brightness of Fresh Waters for a result increasingly appreciated by pearl lovers because of their greater brightness, almost perfect sphericity, and nice size,  with a diameter between 0.35 and 0.63 inches.

    Edison pearls dress elegant and classic women of all ages. They are also perfect for those who want to try on their first pearls.