Natural Saltwater Pearl in Pakistan

Being sourced now

We do not have saltwater pearls listed yet. We are sourcing natural stones and will add each one with its own photos once it passes our checks. If you are looking for saltwater pearls, send us a message on WhatsApp at +92 308 887 3888 with the colour, size or shape you want, and we will contact you when a suitable stone comes in. You can also email cod@gemstore.pk or use our contact page.

Types of saltwater pearl

Akoya

Usually white to cream with a pink or silver overtone, round, and known for a sharp, mirror-like lustre.

Tahitian

Naturally dark pearls in grey, green, aubergine and peacock shades, grown in black-lipped oysters.

South Sea

Large white or golden pearls with a soft, deep glow, among the most valued cultured pearls.

Natural saltwater pearls

Pearls formed entirely by chance are very rare today. The Gulf pearl beds once supplied the "Basra" pearls long prized in South Asia. Most saltwater pearls sold now are cultured, which are real pearls grown by an oyster. Our listings will say whether a pearl is natural or cultured.

What sets the value

Lustre comes first, then surface quality, shape, colour and overtone, and finally size. Saltwater cultured pearls often have a bead nucleus with a nacre coat around it, so nacre thickness matters too: thin nacre can look dull and wear through over time. Read what decides a pearl's price.

Saltwater or freshwater?

Saltwater pearls usually show sharper lustre and rounder shapes, at a higher cost. Freshwater pearls are softer in lustre, come in more shapes and are more affordable.

Imitations to watch for

Shell pearls, glass beads with a pearly coating and plastic are common. Real pearls feel slightly gritty against a tooth, vary slightly in size and colour, and feel cool at first. Coatings on imitations often chip near the drill hole. A certificate will be available on request, and independent lab testing can be arranged.

Pearl in tradition

Pearl is a June birthstone, and in Vedic astrology it is traditionally linked with the Moon. These are beliefs, not promised effects.

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