Pearls are not all the same. The species of oyster, the water it lives in, and the time it takes to grow determine everything — luster, size, color, and price. These guides explain what we have learned at the bench in our Zhuji atelier, written for anyone who wants to choose a pearl they will love for years.
Start here
- Freshwater vs Akoya vs Tahitian vs South Sea — the four pearl types, compared side by side
What you will learn
Every guide in this collection is written from the perspective of a working designer — not a marketing copywriter. We cover what we have seen break, what holds up, and what to ask before you buy. No jargon, no fluff.
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