Riddle

I grow in the dark and shine in the light; The paler I am, the more I am liked; My maker never gets paid, but never goes on strike. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.A diamond
B.A moonstone
C.An opal
D.A pearl.
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 6 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A pearl.

Why this is the answer

An oyster produces a pearl in the darkness of the seabed; the palest pearls are the most prized, and oysters obviously never demand wages.

This riddle is filed under Dark Riddles and rated Medium.

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