The difference between mother-of-pearl and pearls:

1. Mother-of-pearl pearls are extruded and rolled with shell powder or polished with natural seawater shells.

Pearls are formed in the bodies of pearl oysters and nacreous molluscs.

2. Mother-of-pearl pearls are synthetic and are a high-grade fake pearl.

Pearls are organic gemstones and are naturally formed.

3. The color of mother-of-pearl pearls is plated, so it is very rich.

The color of pearls is naturally formed, usually white, gold, and black.

Different sources:

There are two types of mother-of-pearl pearls, one is made by extruding and rolling shell powder, and the other is made by polishing natural seawater shells.

Pearl is a relatively classic and common gemstone, mainly produced in pearl shells and nacreous molluscs.