How do you get pearls?

Answer 1

Pearls are typically harvested from oysters and mussels. They are created when an irritant like a piece of sand enters the mollusk and the animal coats it with layers of nacre. This process can take several years before the pearl is ready to be harvested.

Answer 2

Pearls are typically harvested from oysters and mussels. They are created when an irritant like a piece of sand enters the mollusk and the animal coats it with layers of nacre. This process can take several years before the pearl is ready to be harvested.

Answer 3

Pearls grow in pearl-producing mollusks. Natural pearls occur when a mollusk's mantle tissue becomes damaged either by parasitic intrusion or damage to the shell. The mantle contains epithelial cells, which are responsible for the nacre deposition on the inside of the shell. If these cells become dislodged when the mantle is damaged, they may continue to deposit nacre within the body of the mollusk, creating a pearl.

A grain of sand never produces a pearl. This is a myth.

Answer 4

Not A Grain Of Sand To best answer this question it is important to point out how natural pearls do not form. They do not form from a grain of sand. The grain of sand theory is a widely accepted urban legend. The generally accepted theory of natural pearl growth is the Parasitic Invasion Theory. Parasitic Invasion The theory of parasitic invasion describing a boring worm, or a boring parasite that burrows through the outer layer (periostracum) of a mollusk and breaks through the inner layer (hypostracum) and comes into contact with the mantle muscle of the mollusk. Mantle Tissue The mantle organ is responsible for the deposition of the calcium compound which lines the interior of a mollusk's shell. The cells responsible for this are known as epithelial cells. Pearl Sac When the parasite becomes lodged in the mantle, the epithelial cells begin to grow into a sac and surround the parasite. The lining of the sac has the same properties as the outer edge of the mantle organ; the lining excretes a calcium carbonate and aragonite compound known as nacre. The Natural Pearl As the pearl sac deposits nacre around the parasite a pearl is born. A pear is millions of layers of nacre piled one on top of another in a hexagonical, brick-like structure.

Answer 5

Pearls grow in pearl-producing mollusks. Natural pearls occur when a mollusk's mantle tissue becomes damaged either by parasitic intrusion or damage to the shell. The mantle contains epithelial cells, which are responsible for the nacre deposition on the inside of the shell. If these cells become dislodged when the mantle is damaged, they may continue to deposit nacre within the body of the mollusk, creating a pearl.

A grain of sand neverproduces a pearl. This is a myth.

Answer 6

When storing your pearls, prevent them from coming in direct contact with metal jewelry or other hard precious stones such as diamonds, etc. It is a good idea to store pearls wrapped in a soft cloth. Avoid extreme temperatures as well.

Pearls are composed of about 2 to 4 % water along with calcium carbonate and an organic binder called conchiolin. If the pearls become dehydrated, they can get brittle and crack. Consequently, they should not be kept near heaters or in places that get strong sunlight, such as on a window sill. Safe deposit boxes can be unusually dry, so if you ever store pearls there, try to take them out occasionally and expose them to humidity or moisture. Sealed plastic bags are not the best place for pearls. They can keep them from breathing and getting moisture.

Jewelry pouches or cloth bags should be used to keep in something that will protect them from scratches. Pearls can also be wrapped in soft material and kept wherever convenient.

Answer 7

Natural pearls come in many shapes, however perfectly round ones are very rare. They are made up of calcium carbonate and conchiolin and are formed when a microscopic intruder or parasite enters a mollusk and settles inside the shell. The mollusk is irritated by the intruder and secrets the conchiolin/calcium carbonate repeatedly until a pearl is formed. Cultured pearls are formed when a tiny of mantle tissue from a donar shell is transplanted into a recipient shell, which causes a pearl sac to form. Such pearls can be produced using freshwater or seawater shells. They also go by the following names: Akoya, white or golden South sea, and black Tahitian.

Answer 8

A pearl is a hard object produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle) of a living shelled mollusk. Just like the shell of a clam, a pearl is composed of calcium carbonate in minute crystalline form, which has been deposited in concentric layers. The ideal pearl is perfectly round and smooth, but many other shapes (baroque pearls) occur.Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl

A natural pearl is formed when a parasite or other foreign matter enters the body of the pearl producing mollusk. As a protective mechanism the mollusk deposits layers of nacre over the irritant. Over time the mollusk will continue to deposit layers of nacre and this is how the pearl is formed.

Source: http://www.pearlsintime.com/pearl-jewelry-education/cultured-vs-natural-pearls.html

Answer 9

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Answer 10

you get pearls from osters.