Notice the gold color around the lip of this Pinctada maxima shell. Photo by andytang20. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Opaque White Pearl Rough
Notice the gold color around the lip of this Pinctada maxima shell. Photo by andytang20. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
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Credit: andytang20
| Gemstone | Pearl |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Gem State | Rough |
| Color | White |
| Transparency | Opaque |