Pearl Stone (Moti)

Pearl is a very prominent gemstone that is found in ocean beds.
It is worn both as jewelry and as a stone for astrological benefits.
Pearl is also known as Moti (मोती), Mukta, Induratna, Shairatna,
and Moktim.

Long ago Natural Pearl or Moti is a very prominent gemstone
ratan in Vedic astrology. In addition to its super alluring grace, it
is extremely likable for its exclusive metaphysical properties and
marvelous healing potentiality that bless its wearer with desired
zeal, calmness, and stableness. Pearl is an organic marine gem
that is found in ocean beds. This own cosmic power is famous for
many names such as ‘Chandra Ratna’, ‘Tarak Ratna’ in Hindi or
‘Mukta’ in Sanskrit, and ‘Margarita stone’ in Latin, etc. It is an
extremely prominent member of the Navratna family...

There are so many types of Moktim:-
1 Natural pearls.
2 South sea pearls.
3 Basra pearls.
4 Keshi pearls.

1. Natural Pearls:- Natural pearls grow without any human
involvement whereas cultured pearls form when a farmer installs
a snail into the oyster shell. For natural pearls, the mollusk is an
organism in the water. For cultured pearls, the mollusk is
ordinarily a tiny bead.
Natural pearls look more organic or additive-free than cultured
pearls. For occurrence, they may not be as well-shaped or as
round as their look-like cultured pearl. Natural pearls are
extremely rare and most of them have already been harvested.
That’s why natural pearls are valuable/at a premium and almost
impossible to with most being sold at antique auctions.

2. South sea pearls:- South sea pearl is produced by saltwater
mollusc in salty water. South Sea pearls are bred and created
using freshwater mussels. White South Sea Pearls are Large and
Luxurious Their immensity, limited cultivation area, and long
production/ growth period all these combinations make South
Sea pearls the rarest of all pearl types. This pearl is Found in colors

ranging from optic white to deep white, honey gold, these pearls
are treasured by collectors and designers. The radiance of South
Seas pearls, whether white or golden, is delicate and opulent.
Only a small percentage of South Seas are spherical and as such,
full strands of matched pearls are extremely rare.

Their large size, limited culturing area, and extended growth
period all combine to make South Sea pearls the rarest of all pearl
types. Found in colors ranging from optic white to a deep, honey
gold, these pearls are prized by collectors and designers alike. The
luster of South Seas pearls, whether white or golden, is soft and
luxurious. Only a small percentage of South Seas are spherical and
as such, full strands of matched pearls are extremely rare.
Mass production of white South Sea pearls is cultured along the
northwest coast of Australia. Pearls of the golden variety are also
bred chiefly in the Philippines and Indonesia - two countries that
are instantly becoming the leaders in the exclusive golden South
Sea pearl production.
The name “South Sea” is derived from the fact that they are
harvested in the southern hemisphere, particularly around
Australia. Since the larger portion of bead-wearing culture resides
in the northern hemisphere, to them this is the southern sea.

3. Basra Moti:- Basra pearls are organic gems that introduce in the
Persian Gulf in the Middle East. Interestingly, the reason why it got

labeled a Basra is that it was largely traded in Basra, an Iraqi city
located on the banks of the river, Shatt al-Arab, back in the day.

Basra pearls are much lighter than other natural forms or varieties.
They also flaunt a unique light sprinkling effect that most other
pearls don’t possess. Most Basra pearls are rarely shaped, so if you
managed to get your hands on round ones, they would be even
more precious.
Basra Moti is limited to just one particular species of oysters found
in the Persian region making them very exceptional/unique.
Pearls from this particular territory have been treasured for their
spherical shape, silvery-white color, and exceptional twinkling for
hundreds of years. Basra pearl is valuable and its cost is peculiar to
the size.

4 Keshi Pearls: - Keshi pearls are a magnificent product of the
pearl culturing process. This is not picky considered “cultured
pearls” by industry standards though because they are
unintentional products, not actual nucleated pearls. Keshi pearl is
that the technician nucleates the pearl-bearing mollusk that
happens with both saltwater pearl oysters and Freshwater pearl
mussels, and while the pearl is forming, a small piece of it breaks
off within the body of the mollusc.

Keshi is a Japanese word meaning poppy or small thing and very
often Keshi pearls are pretty small.
The Freshwater Keshi pearls are much bigger than their saltwater
kinsman, and much more vivid/jazzy.

Keshi pearls are solid-nacre, usually tiny in size and usually highly
irradiant/gleaming, and come in every cultured pearl type: Akoya,
Tahitian, Freshwater, and South Seas!

They have become highly collectible pearls in their own right due
to their unique shapes and high rate of iridescence.