Freshwater Pearls

Cultivated in Freshwater**: Grown in mussels (*Hyriopsis cumingii*) in **lakes, rivers, and ponds**, primarily in **China** (90% of global production).  
- **Nucleation Process**: Unlike saltwater pearls, most are **tissue-nucleated** (no bead), resulting in **100% nacre** pearls.  
- **History**: China has dominated cultivation since the 1960s, revolutionizing affordable pearl production.  

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