There are generally 2 types of pearls - saltwater and freshwater. Saltwater pearls are very expensive and very rare since they are naturally grown from deep-sea oysters, while freshwater pearls are grown in mussels found in freshwater lakes.
If you come to Palawan, make sure you buy yourself a pair of these freshwater pearl earrings. Contrary to what most of you believe, they're not FAKE! These are pearls too, only that they're cultured.
They're perfect pasalubongs to your moms, sisters and girl friends. A box set is less than 100 Pesos only, cheaper than the ones I see in Manila. Who needs expensive pearls these days when you can achieve the same amount of elegance by wearing these cultured pearls?
picture credits: ruthie's camera
