What are some interesting facts about pearls?

What are some interesting facts about pearls?

 Although it is called pearl the pearl is not actually a stone. It is actually a shell that comes from a type of mollusks called saltwater oysters. 

How is a pearl created?

  People scrape the oyster’s shell to expose the inside of it. The shell is then covered with a certain type of secretion that builds up over time. When the proper amount of secretion is present it will be covered with a layer of shell and this is what is considered a pearl. 

Which mollusk is known to produce the best pearls? 

 Sadly, there are no species of oyster that produce the best pearls. 

What type of mollusk has the best smelling secretion? 

 The mollusk that produces the best smelling secretion is the one that is known as the South Sea Pearl Oyster. 

What are some of the most expensive pearls in the world? 

 One of the most expensive pearls in the world is the pearl that is known as La Peregrina. This particular pearl is worth $11 million dollars. 

What is the largest pearl in the world? 

The largest pearl in the world is the Pearl of Allah. It is worth millions of dollars.