Huge Genuine Lake Biwa Cultured Fresh Water Pearl with Seal of Authenticity

Genuine Lake Biwa Cultured Fresh Water Pearl. Pearl measures approximately 1" x 0.5" in size. Pearl comes in a display case with an official Seal of Authenticity. 



In 1914, pearl farmers began growing cultured freshwater pearls using the pearl mussels native to Lake Biwa. This lake, the largest and most ancient in Japan, lies near the city of Kyoto. The extensive and successful use of the Biwa Pearl Mussel is reflected in the name Biwa pearls, a phrase which was at one time nearly synonymous with freshwater pearls in general. Since the time of peak production in 1971, pollution has caused the virtual extinction of this industry.

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