1, different concepts.
Conch bead is a special kind of pearl, and Konjuk is a special kind of conch bead. Conch pearl is essentially a concept put forward by fashion or jewelry industry. It has no strict academic definition, just to distinguish pearls produced by cultured shellfish or freshwater shellfish that are common in the market. Generally speaking, Kong Zhuke refers to the pearl produced by the Phoenix snail queen, but it is just one of many conch pearls.
2. Different production materials
Conch beads are jewelry materials made of conch shells, which are similar in appearance to horn beads. Konjuk is made of a mineral called malachite.
Step 3: Different colors
Conch beads are generally white or light yellow, while Kong Zhuke has many colors such as blue, green and purple. Kong Zhuke is more diverse and has more choices than Conch beads.
4. Different textures
The material of conch beads is loose, and there may be some cracks or uneven surfaces, which need to be polished to make jewelry; The material of Kong Zhuke is relatively hard and uniform, so it is relatively easy to process and make.
5, the price is different
Because conch beads are made of conch shells, and the collection and production processes are relatively simple, they are relatively cheap and suitable for some jewelry products with lower prices. On the other hand, Konjuk is a natural mineral, and its collection and processing process are complicated, so its price is relatively high.