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I recently came across a forum post titled “Cultured vs. Freshwater Pearls,” and it immediately caught my attention. I wanted to clear up a few points that often get misunderstood. First, freshwater pearls are cultured pearls. There isn’t a separate category here — freshwater refers to where...

Don’t worry, your description is clear. Pearls are surprisingly delicate and can get tiny surface cracks or stress lines if dropped. What you’re seeing under the flashlight could be very fine cracks or growth lines; if the pearl hasn’t lost its shine, it’s likely still okay. You might want to...