High-quality nucleated freshwater pearls are increasing the share of the US luxury market, from 1% today to a potential 20%.

American consumers are very familiar with Chinese nucleated freshwater pearls, which have been in the US market for many years. The US market has witnessed an improvement in the quality of Chinese nucleated freshwater pearls; they can be round or near-round and possess a captivating luster. In terms of price, they are perhaps the most popular type of pearl in the US market. However, awareness of high-quality Chinese nucleated freshwater pearls is very limited in the US. This is a niche market. Those who discover Chinese nucleated freshwater pearls find them quite attractive, and there is a certain amount of demand in the market. However, currently, these only account for a small portion of the US market.

Modern and advanced nucleated pearl farms in China have adopted a unique approach: instead of feeding the mother mussels with fertilizer, they feed them with blue-green algae. The algae is introduced directly into the mussels through a tube, rather than being added to the water.

They also research the selection of aquaculture waters because mussels have the function of cleaning water. Therefore, they not only find a pristine body of water and maintain its original state, but also create a pristine environment that is more conducive to the potential expansion of pearl farming in China. Moreover, this more pristine water environment also helps to cultivate pearls of higher quality and luster, or ensures that pearls cultivated in this water have a more consistent luster.

Developing the US market for high-quality freshwater nucleated pearls and increasing their market share in the high-end pearl luxury market presents a significant opportunity for high-quality Chinese nucleated freshwater pearls in markets traditionally dominated by saltwater pearls.

High-quality nucleated freshwater pearls are increasing the share of the US luxury market, from 1% today to a potential 20%.