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A pearl is formed within certain mollusks as a response to an irritating parasite inside the shell. The mollusk secretes calcium, which forms layers of nacre over the parasite when the calcium carbonate and conchiolin mix, creating the pearl.[1][2]
List of Pearls
- Note: The rarities listed are estimates and depend on the status of the treasure system in the area hunted. Average values listed are approximations and are generally taken from the sell values of a character selling gems with no trading bonus. See the Trading article for more information on variations of sell values.
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Solhaven
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a brilliant fire pearl
| Description: Slightly oval, a brilliant fire pearl is a smooth, crystalline gemstone formed by an ocean mollusk. The pearl gleams in the light, its satiny smooth, deep crimson surface glowing slightly as if a small fire burns deep within.[3]
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Solhaven
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an iridescent pearl
| Description: Perfectly round, an iridescent pearl is a smooth, crystalline gemstone formed by an ocean mollusk. The pearl gleams in the light, its satiny smooth snow white surface glowing slightly as if a small bit of energy resides deep within.
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The Rift
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a metallic black pearl
| Description: Ripples of silver and gold flow over the metallic black surface of the pearl, like illuminated waves upon a dark and lifeless world. Intermittent sparks of ruby, emerald and sapphire fade to grey as the pearl's tenebrous grasp swallows the light.
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1500
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Any
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a (size) black pearl
| Description: Layers of nacre create the soft iridescence of a (size) black pearl. Not a single spot or flaw mars the smooth, even texture. Many colors are contained in the ever-shifting black finish.
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1500
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Any
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a (size) grey pearl
| Description: Layers of nacre create the soft iridescence of a (size) grey pearl. Not a single spot or flaw mars the smooth, even texture. Many colors are contained in the refractive grey finish.
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1500
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Any
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a (size) pink pearl
| Description: Layers of nacre create the soft iridescence of a (size) pink pearl. Not a single spot or flaw mars the smooth, even texture. Many colors are contained in the luminescent pink surface.
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1500
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Any
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a (size) white pearl
| Description: Layers of nacre create the soft iridescence of a (size) white pearl. Not a single spot or flaw mars the smooth, even texture. Many colors are contained in the depthless ivory surface.
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