Q: Could you tell me a little about South Sea Shell Pearl and the difference between pearl and shell pearl.
A: Shell pearls are another name for imitation pearls that are made with a combination of powdered shells and resin. These are marketed sometimes as South Sea Shell Pearls or Majorca pearls. There are a variety of names for them but they are not genuine organic pearls, and are typically very inexpensive.
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Are majorica pearls considered shell pearls as well?
No. Majorica pearls are imitation pearls made with a glass-bead core, not a shell core. The bead is dipped into a solution called essence d'orient (which actually has a type of fish scale as an ingredient) that coats the bead and produces a pearl-like luster effect.
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