All of our freshwater pearls are natural and have beautiful color and luster. Freshwater pearls are noted for their wide range of color - white, silvery white, pink, salmon, red, copper, bronze, brown, lavender, purple, green, blue, cream, and yellow - and shape - coin, potato, stick, oval, button, baroque, round, square, rice and melon seed. The different colors are a function of the mussel species, genetics, water quality, and the position of the pearl in the shell. Generally, pearls assume the color of the shell in which they form. Recent fashion trends have dictated the usage of color treatments to create an even larger color palette for the jewelry designer.