shell beads are a kind of ornaments instead of pearls. The differences are as follows:

1. Different sources: there are two kinds of shell beads, one is made of shell powder by extrusion and rolling; One is made of natural seawater shells by grinding and polishing. Pearl is an ancient organic gem, which is mainly produced in mollusks such as pearl shellfish and Pinctada.

2. The appearance is different: the shell beads are easy to wear and the beauty is not long-lasting; The weight is lighter than that of pearls with the same volume; If you hold two in your hand, the color of the pearl is more beautiful.

3. Different pinyin: Pearl reads zh ē n zh ū; Mother-of-pearl reads mǔ bèi zhū.

Extended information:

Modern functions of pearls

The Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China and the Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicine all indicate that pearls have the functions of calming the nerves, improving eyesight, removing toxic substances and promoting granulation. Modern research also shows that pearls can improve human immunity, delay aging, remove spots and whiten skin. Calm the nerves, calm the nerves, clear away heat and nourish yin, improve eyesight and detoxify.

1. tranquilize the mind and calm the mind, which is suitable for palpitation and epilepsy.

2. Clearing liver, removing nebula, improving eyesight, and treating eye diseases such as red eyes, swelling and pain, and nebula covering eyes, which are mostly used externally.

3. astringe and promote granulation, which is suitable for throat rot, sores on the mouth and tongue, and chronic ulcers. It is suitable for external use.

Baidu Encyclopedia: Pearl

Baidu Encyclopedia: Pearl