Origin, colors and meaning of freshwater pearls

For many centuries pearls have been considered one the most beautiful and valuable jewelry. These are the only gemstones grown inside of a living body that can be found in freshwater and saltwater.

Freshwater pearls are grown in different species of mussels that live in freshwater lakes, ponds and rivers. Freshwater mussels produce high quality pearls of different sizes varying from 2mm to 16mm. It can take 1-6 years for freshwater mussel to create a pearl. The longer pearls stay in their mussels, the larger they are.

Nowadays freshwater pearls come in a wider range of natural colors than any other pearl type. Their colors depend on thousands of reasons such as the specie of mussels, the tissue that is implanted to produce nacre, the environment, etc. The most occurring colors are white, pink, peach, lavender, plum, purple and black.

White color of pearls is associated with purity, honesty, sincerity, peace, truth, faith and protection. White pearls have been a classical gift for women that add a special touch of elegance in all times.

Peach and pink colors of pearls mean romance, kindness, love, loyalty, generosity, energy, protection, compassion and happiness. Delicate peach pearls will be a wonderful choice to make the lady look more glamorous.  

  

Lavender color of pearls symbolizes wisdom, creativity, royalty, love, complexity, mystery, passion and vitality. Luxurious lavender pearls are the perfect accessories for a stylish and sophisticated woman.

We at UkraineGiftDelivery service continue to expand our collection of classical pearls. We offer 8.0-9.0mm perfectly round high quality AAAA grade pearls. Beautiful earrings, bracelets and necklaces with light lavender pearls, tender peach pearls and pure white pearls are available for delivery in Ukraine. If you intend to make an impressive gift to Ukraine for your beloved woman, gorgeous freshwater pearls will be one of the finest choices.