| Type | Where they grow | Specifically | Time to grow | Size | Color* | Shape | Other |
| Akoya  | Saltwater | Japan and China | 8-24 Months | 2mm - 10mm, average size is 6-7mm | Rose, Silver/White, Cream, Gold, and Blue/Gray | All Shapes | Many experts believe that Akoya pearls have the highest luster of all cultured pearls |
| Tahitian 
| Saltwater | Throughout the waters of French Polynesia | 22-26 Months | 8mm - 18mm, average size is 9-10mm | Peacock, Black/Black, Black/Grey, Silver/Grey, Black/Rose, Black/Blue, Black/Green, and Eggplant (aubergine) | All Shapes | Tahitian
pearls are not simply "black" as they're commonly called, but rainbows
of color that make them such prized possessions |
| South Sea 
| Saltwater | Waters off Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar and Thailand | 20-24 Months | 9mm - 20mm, average size is 13mm | Silver, Silver/Pink, White, White/Pink, White/Gold, Golden | All Shapes | South Sea Pearl rarity, tremendous size, and silky luster command premium prices |
| Freshwater 
| Freshwater | Most are from China or they can be grown in your backyard | 3-7 Years | 3mm - 13mm, average size is 6mm | White, Pink, Peach, Lavender, Grey, Cream, Yellow | All Shapes | Freshwater pearls are produced more than any other pearl |
