PEARL FACTS

Pearls are the only Gemstone to come from a Living Creature.
Pearl oysters are male and turn into females around age 3.
The earliest record of discovering pearls as a precious jewel is from Mesopotamia dated to around 2300 B.C.
Natural pearls are considered as one of world’s rarest jewels.
The most expensive pearl in the world is valued at $100 million.
It takes 6 months for a pearl to begin forming.
An estimated 99% of pearls in the current market are cultured.