Add the classic style of cultured freshwater pearls to your outfit.
- A 5mm cultured freshwater pearl is surrounded by small clear CZs.
- .925 Sterling Silver.
Cultured Freshwater Pearls are not imitation or fake (faux). They are as natural as saltwater pearls but they are farmed using freshwater mussels. They grow inside the mollusk in exactly the same way a saltwater pearl does. The majority of cultured pearls available today are from freshwater mussels and saltwater pearl oysters. The leading countries producing freshwater pearls are Japan, the United States and China.
Cubic zirconia (also known as CZ) is similar to a diamond due to its brilliance and crystal clarity. It is a man-made (synthesized) crystalline material that is colorless, hard, and flawless. It can be made into a wide variety of colors. It bears a remarkable resemblance to diamonds and is an affordable alternative.
