The most typical and frequent pearl shape is a perfect sphere. They are created by mollusks as a defense mechanism against parasitic worms and other tiny invaders. According to scientific research, the irritant is the larva of a tapeworm, which prompts the mollusk to create a nacre layer around the irritant, creating the pearl. The flukes of freshwater mussels have a similar irritating effect. However, sand is by far the most typical offender when it comes to forming the nucleus. The mollusk surrounds the irritant and excretes nacre, which solidifies into a thin coating. A spherical pearl then forms from a subsequent recurrence of the initial concentric layers.
Baroque pearls, on the other hand, are solid but not very well-shaped. The shapes of both freshwater and saltwater pearls are often asymmetrical. Shapes like an oval or a teardrop are possible. In addition to South Sea pearls, some types of Japanese saltwater cultivated Akoya pearls are also termed baroque. When a foreign object is placed into the shell of a mollusk or mussel, the animal responds by secreting nacre to coat the irritant. The Japanese were the first to successfully cultivate pearls in the early 20th century. When creating a pearl, they inject a mother-of-pearl bead into the mollusk or mussel, with a diameter that is between three-quarters and nine-tenths of the final pearl's size and shape.
Turquoise earrings normally form spherical shapes however baroque pearls are formed during the culturing process. They were often written off as poor attempts, but today their vibrant hues and unusual forms make them highly sought after.
However, the stunning colors and brilliance of natural baroque pearls make them far more valuable. Baroque pearls from Tahiti are highly regarded. Jeremy Shepherd, CEO of a pearl-trading company characterizes them as having "turquoise and peacock overtones". They possess a characteristic that can be traced back to the mollusks and mussels native to those islands' seas.
They can be fashioned into exquisite ornamentation. According to jeweler Diana Holden, baroque pearls can be worn in a variety of ways due to their malleable shapes. She enjoys incorporating them into her edgy, youth-appealing creations. Round pearls are the most sought-after, although their flawlessness can be boring. Holden claims that the unusual color combinations found in organically formed baroque pearls are why she prefers them to their produced counterparts. She uses freshwater-cultivated baroque pearls, however, for compositions that call for consistency.
In terms of jewelry, baroque pearls are extremely versatile. A necklace is a typical accessory. The larger teardrop can serve as a pendant, while the shorter ones can fill out the necklace. Pearls have only recently become widely popular. Women started wearing pearl strands as well as chandelier pearl earrings in many various lengths and sizes.
The very modern perspective on a very classy piece of pearl jewelry gave birth to baroque pearls as becoming a fashion statement. It was also en vogue to fashion jewelry from filed pearl strands, such as bracelets, earrings, and rings. Baroque pearls were widely preferred for their flexibility, color, size, and shape. They are also significantly cheaper than their spherical counterparts. It's their flaws that have helped them succeed in the marketplace.