At first glance these pearls appear to be round, but if you look closely you may be able to see some off-round specimens. Photo by Laurel F. Licensed under CC By-SA 2.0.
Opaque Yellow Pearl Rough
At first glance these pearls appear to be round, but if you look closely you may be able to see some off-round specimens. Photo by Laurel F. Licensed under CC By-SA 2.0.
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Credit: Laurel F
| Gemstone | Pearl |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Gem State | Rough |
| Color | Yellow |
| Transparency | Opaque |