Genuine pearls made the natural way by pearl oysters are prohibitively expensive. In the past, only extremely wealthy individuals could afford them. When the Japanese found a way to make cultured pearls, these jewels from the sea became more affordable. A century ago, a new way to manufacture imitation pearls was discovered on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca. This was the beginning of the world renowned Mallorca pearls, known today as the finest faux pearls exquisite enough to rival nature’s handiwork.
Mallorca pearls are also known as Majorca pearls. This is the brand name for the beautiful, lustrous imitation pearls originally manufactured by hand in Mallorca, Spain and where they continue to be made even today. Mallorca pearls are highly prized for their quality and beauty. They are so well made that oftentimes only experts can distinguish between a real pearl and a Mallorca pearl.