Pearls have a rich history and have been cherished and valued for centuries. Beautiful pearl jewelry have a serene presence to it. A variety of mollusks can create pearls, and gastropods that resemble snails, such abalones, play a role in the development of pearls. However, bivalves like freshwater mussels and saltwater oysters are the main source of pearls used for commerce. Due to their two-shelled nature, these bivalves are essential to the pearl collecting process.
