| I would encourage yo to go with the AAA freshwater if this is to be your necklace and you want it to look good for many years and many generations of wear.
Right now, the prices are low compared to akoyas the same size. CFWP (Cultured Freshwater Pearls) are the best buy right now, because the market popularity has not caught up to the fast-improving quality of the culturing techniques. I think this is a unique situation in the history of cultured pearls and should not last, as more and more people see how high quality they are and compete to buy.
We consumers are lucky to be here and now, and have this knowledge- this imbalance in quality and price will probably not last.
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Caitlin  potamilus purpuratus American Pearl Mussel Where can I get a pearl from this mussel? |