Pearl University is dedicated to providing the public with the most up to date, interesting, and money saving tips on purchasing cultured pearl jewelery. From Tahitian black pearls, golden pearls, to freshwater pearls, we will share our knowledge amassed over 20 years in the Pearl business. Check back periodically as we continue our series covering all aspects of the pearl trade, from determining the best pearl for any occasion, to how to tell a fake pearl, we dish the inside scoop on cultured pearls.