Pearl is said to be a natural and organic gemstone which is quite popular among people around the world due to its eloquent colors and high end characteristics.
2. LOOK FOR MINOR
IMPERFECTIONS
• Usually, they'll have small blemishes or
irregularities in their shape. Imitation
pearls are almost always "too perfect"
they look perfectly spherical, they have
the same amount of luster on every
part of the surface.
3. LOOK FOR A HEALTHY LUSTER
• Good-quality pearls should have a
bright, clear luster that makes them
shine when light hits them. If you look
closely, you should be able to see your
own reflection on the pearl's surface.
4. CHECK FOR AN OVERTONE
• Good-quality pearls are often prized
for their overtones — the subtle color
that is visible on their outer surface
when light hits them. Fake pearls will
usually not have this overtone effect.
5. RUB YOUR PEARLS
• Real pearls will usually generate a
little friction when they rub against
each other because their outer layers
of nacre are not perfectly smooth.
6. CHECK FOR A PERFECT ROUND
• Most pearls won't be perfect spheres. If
your pearls look perfectly round to you,
there's a good chance they're artificial.
7. FEEL FOR A COOOL TOUCH
• Hold the pearls in your hand and
concentrate on the way they feel
against your skin. Real pearls should
feel noticeably cool for a few seconds
before they warm up.
8. WEIGH YOUR PEARL
• Carefully bounce one or two pearls
in your hand to get an idea of how
much they weigh. Most real pearls
feel somewhat heavy for their size.