Freshwater Pearl 9-10mm White Potato Large Hole Beads - 8 InchUnlike most gemstones found within the Earth, pearls are organic. Simply, they grow inside the shells of certain species of oysters and clams. Some pearls form naturally in mollusks either in the sea or freshwater such as rivers. Pearls are known for their natural beauty and timeless charm, often symbolizing purity, wisdom, and integrity. Potato pearls are roundish and slightly irregular in shape, resembling small potatoes. They are known for their

pale green or copper red

blue to greens and greens swirled with yellow to green

however this is the natural stone with no color enhancement

Over the last 80 years

especially in Asian cultures

Hematite is black to steel-gray or silver-gray

with additional major finds in 2008 and 2013

also known as the big phoenix snail or the pink phoenix snail

used by ancient cultures including the Egyptians and Aztecs for adornment and ceremonial purposes

The presence of chromium is what gives a ruby its red color

These inclusions range broadly in type and color and produce patterns that can look like gardens

Its name derives from the Sinhalese word “turamali