The 5 S's of Pearl Valuation

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  • Round
     
  • Semi
    Button
  • Oval
     
  • Button
     
  • Drop
     
  • Semi
    Baroque
  • Circled
     
  • Baroque
     

Pearls occur in various shapes and are classified as round, semi-round, oval, button, drop, semi-baroque, baroque and circled. Round pearls represent only 5% of an entire harvest, therefore they are generally more valuable.