The Difference Between Akoya Saltwater Pearls and Freshwater Pearls

The Difference Between Akoya Saltwater Pearls and Freshwater Pearls

It is quite common to see white pearl jewelry these days. Of the types of white pearls available, how can one tell the difference?  Freshwater pearls are produced mainly in China. Bivalve mussels are cultivated in lakes and ponds to produce tens to hundreds of pearls...