Before Buying Pearl Jewelry
 Pearl conjures the image of ethereal and divine beauty- an epitome of sophistication. Do you also plan to purchase Pearl Jewelry? Here are some interesting facts which you should know before purchasing your coveted jewelry.
Did you know that almost all the pearls in the market are cultured pearls? No- Cultured Pearls are not fake. Cultured pearls are formed the same way as natural pearl but the irritant is inserted into the oyster by humans and they are raised in a controlled environment, at mussel farms. Many of us also imagine pearls to be white and round, however pearls can be, pink, lilac, cream, grey, golden even black. They may not be uniformly round, rather look like a teardrop. Australian South Sea Pearl, Tahitian Pearls, Akoya Pearls, Keshi Pearls, Mabé Pearls, Chinese Freshwater Pearls and Kasumiga are some of the popular pearls found in the market.
Beware of pearl imitations made from glass, plastic or shell beads are also readily available in the market.
Before buying Pearl Jewelry here is a tip to avoid purchasing a fake one. It’s really very simple, just do the tooth test. When you rub a real pearl - natural or cultured - across your teeth, the pearl will feel a little gritty whereas the fake one will be smooth and slippery.
Better still, ask the salesperson to scrape the pearl with a knife. If you see powder falling, then go for it or else just don’t bother.
Enjoy wearing your pearl jewelry be it a Pearl Pendant or a beautiful Pearl Ring. |
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