For those of you who have never shopped for pearls before, there are multiple types you can choose from:
Freshwater pearls are the most common and inexpensive kind, as freshwater mussels can create multiple pearls at once.
Akoya pearls, often dubbed the most popular type of pearl, are saltwater pearls grown off the coast of Japan, China, and Vietnam.
The rare and valuable Tahitian pearls are unique due to their natural black pigment. Tahitian black pearls are what people generally think of when they envision black pearls.
Finally, South Sea pearls are extremely large, rare, and come in a range of beautiful colors, making them one of the most expensive categories of pearls.
Pearls are such a versatile gem that they are look beautiful as pearl necklaces, pearl earrings, and even pearl bracelets. Many brides prefer to purchase a set of jewelry to make their wedding day shopping easier, and you can never go wrong with a set of pearl jewelry.