Shells are found in a small water pool, and colorful pearls are collected after opening mussels

The True Story Behind How Pearls Are Made, Smithsonian Voices

Seashell Collecting

The mussels have grown up and can be opened to get pearls. Golden pearls are too rare

Freshwater Mussels Missouri Department of Conservation

When the river falls, the shells are exposed, and the golden pearls are taken out.

Wild Pearl Hunter

Shells are found in a small water pool, and colorful pearls are collected after opening mussels

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FMCS - Freshwater Mussels

4 Cool Things You Should Know About Mussels - DNR News Releases

Shells are found in a small water pool, and colorful pearls are collected after opening mussels

How do oysters make pearls?

Where to go beachcombing on Buzzards Bay — and 14 objects to look for - Buzzards Bay Coalition

FMCS - Freshwater Mussels