Many women dream of beautiful pearl jewelry. But before buying it is worth considering whether you are paying for a good pearl. It is unlikely that you will want to know about the not the best quality of the product during the wear process.
Instructions
Step 1
Determine if the pearl is real. To do this, slide something sharp over the pearl. A trace will remain on the artificial product. You can make it easier - rub the pearls together. If you are dealing with natural stone, you will feel rough, only artificial pearls are smooth. See pearls in sunlight. A perfect, flat surface will give out fake pearls, the surface of a real one has irregularities. The weight of the pearl will also tell about its quality. Real pearls are much heavier than artificial ones, only fake pearls are lightweight.
Step 2
There are four criteria to assess the quality of pearls. This is the shape, size, shine, surface evenness. Pearls are not only round, but also elongated, oval, in the shape of a button … Pearls of almost round shape are considered the most valuable. This means that the more symmetrical the pearl, the higher its quality.
Step 3
Compare the size of pearls in different jewelry. The larger size is better and, accordingly, more expensive. Large pearls take a long time to grow. However, keep in mind that while in the oyster, the mother-of-pearl deteriorates, and the shape looks less and less like a circle. Large and high quality pearls are very rare, their price is quite high.
Step 4
The brilliance of pearls is directly related to the quality of the mother of pearl. If a pearl has a thin, uneven luster, it means that the layer of nacre on it is thin. The brighter the light of the pearl, the more the latter is valued. But remember that faux pearls are too shiny. To rationally appreciate the brilliance, consider pearls on a flat white background. Look at the pearl at the hole through which the string is threaded (the one that connects the pearls to form the jewelry). So you can visually assess the thickness of the mother-of-pearl.
Step 5
Remember that a real pearl cannot have a uniform surface. Sometimes it is imperceptible, but it is felt "on the tooth". Examine pearls for stains, color splashes. They are inherent in pearls, but the fewer of them and the more difficult it is to distinguish them, the more pearls are valued.
