Most cultured pearls on the market today are white pearls, which are fairly translucent and can have undertones of pink, yellow or other colors. These colors can be natural, but to find an entire string of
cultured pearls in the same shade, you may have to consider dyed or irradiated pearls. The particular
shade should be chosen based on preference and what best complements your skin tone.

If you are buying a string of cultured pearls, make sure there are knots between the individual pearls to prevent rubbing and to ensure that only one cultured pearl will drop if the string breaks.