Pearls are believed to be discovered by people looking for food along the seashore and are officially the world’s oldest gems. 

The quality of the pearls is determined by the luster and the shine of the pearls, it’s smoothness and its shape -round, oval, pear shaped and even misshapen (baroque pearls).

 Pearls are found in a variety of colours; white, cream, black, grey and silver.

Natural pearls are rare and found in the Persian Gulf.

Cultured pearls such as the Baggins Pearls are grown in pearl farms.

 Saltwater pearls are grown in the Japanese and Chinese waters and are usually white or cream in colour and round in shape. 

South Sea pearls are produced in Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. They can be naturally white, cream, or golden in colour.

Freshwater pearls are grown in freshwater lakes, rivers and ponds in China. They come in several shapes and in an array of pastel colours.

Imitation pearls are usually a coated glass beads made to look like real pearls.

Pearls are the Birthstone for June. It is the gem for the 3rd and the 30th Anniversary.

Pearls have been dated to be worn since the 20th century by icons and royalty like Jackie Kennedy, Coco Chanel, Elizabeth Taylor and Princess Diana. 

These stunning gems still sparkle into today’s world of fashion and worn on different occasions as rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

Pearls are said to a gem gives a sense of calmness and enhances personal integrity.

Gemworld Limited has a beautiful variety of pearls.

If you would like something in particular and don’t see it on our site please don’t hesitate to contact us, as we may have it in our offices abroad.