What is Genuine Pearl?

Pearls are the result of an incredible natural process that occurs within an oyster's shell. The process begins with some kind of irritant (perhaps a grain of sand or small parasite) being introduced into the oyster's shell. In response to the invasion, the oyster coats the object with nacre, a smooth, crystalline substance that surrounds the object and forms layers to protect the oyster's inner tissue (called the mantle) from further irritation. The result of this process is the beautifully luminescent gem we know as a pearl.