Eco Opulence pearls are 100% organic. The pearl is valuable and can be worn straight from the oyster, without polishing, harsh refining or processing like other gems. The cultivation of pearls requires the preservation of the ecosystem. The water must be pristine, the land around it must be undisturbed and the air clean. The slightest change in water temperature, salinity, pollution and current can kill the oysters. In fact, the cultivation of pearls is the only industry that requires man to preserve and protect the environment. It is also 100% sustainable. Eco Opulence pearls are not only ecologically friendly, they are a product of a partnership with the environment.