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Do abalone's really make pearls too?

The Abalone Pearl - The Rarest of Gems

If you're looking for one of the rarest of pearl beads, look for the abalone pearl. These large mollusks create some of the most desirable pearls on the planet. The pearls are usually large and extremely shiny, because of the high luster inside the abalone's shell. Most of these pearls are horn-shaped, just like the shell of the animal itself. It's even rarer to find a perfectly round abalone pearl, so these are the most sought-after of all. Abalone pearls are extremely difficult to culture, which keeps these beads the rarest and most wonderful of gems!

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