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Style Spotlight: Cultured Pearl Engagement Rings | Jared

Style Spotlight: Cultured Pearl Engagement Ring

Engagement ring with white pearl center stone and round diamond halo

Known for classic elegance, when many people think of pearl jewelry they imagine a pearl necklace or a pair of simple pearl earrings. Considered “the Queen of gems”, a pearl symbolizes peace, wisdom and purity and was once reserved for royalty. Today, more and more couples are leaning towards one-of-a-kind engagement rings rather than sticking to the traditional diamond, which has resulted in more interest in cultured pearl engagement rings. Before you decide if the classic style is right for you, here’s what you should consider.

Cultured Pearl Engagement Rings

Facts About Cultured Pearl Engagement Rings

Like any gemstone, there are a few things to consider before you choose a cultured pearl for your engagement ring. Think about your priorities, budget, desired aesthetic and comparisons to other gemstones available. Here’s what you should know about cultured pearl engagement rings:

Types of Pearls

Just like all gemstones, pearls come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. White and cream are the most common colors but pearls can also come in black, rose, silver and ivory. You’ve probably heard the terms “natural” and “cultured” in relation to pearls, so here’s what you need to know about the difference between the two options:

Natural

Loose natural pearls in multiple shapes and colors

Without interference, only 1 in 10,000 oysters will create a pearl on their own. Since natural pearls are created in the wild with no assistance, they are much harder to find and therefore more expensive. Most natural pearls on the market today are vintage.

Cultured

Cultured pearl flower fashion ring

Cultured pearls are created by inserting a tiny irritant inside a mollusk. Farmers tend to the mollusk and nurture it so the natural process of nacre building around the irritant can occur and create a pearl. Almost all the pearls you’ll find in a store are cultured.

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