-Prime pearl is not easily got.
-Decide on the quality you want to buy, natural or cultured. This will be dictated by your pocket and needs.
-Most pearls in the market are cultured.
-Go to a reputed store and take time to choose your pearls.
-Sometimes inferior pearls are set in attractive designs. Question the pearls used.
-Plastic, glass, synthetic beads or shell are often substituted. The coatings peel off when rubbed or scratched.
-X Rays with 10X will reveal the layers of a good pearl, its density and how it was formed.
-Tooth Test also helps in identifying a pearl. A real pearl will feel gritty, a fake absolutely smooth.
-If held under strong light, it will reveal disparity in color, overtones and exhibit natural defects. A fake one will look perfect.
-Natural pearls sit heavy on the palm. Fake ones are generally light.
-The nacre gloss is also a giveaway since fake pearls feel glassy, sticky and warm to touch. A natural pearl radiates from within and feels cool when touched.
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