Though both real pearls and fake pearls are beautiful, their different characteristics determine wholly different equalities. It is undoubted that high quality pearls cost considerably more than fake pearls. If given proper care, real pearls can last indefinitely long, comparing with fake pearls, which are easy to chipping and peeling.
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How to tell real pearls from imitation pearls
2010-07-19 15:14:02
When you want to buy good pearl jewelry for yourself or your friends, you have many choices facing with so many kinds of styles and brands. But after you get one, you still have to consider one thing before you pay money. It is how to tell real pearls from imitation pearls. If you buy real pearls for a good investment, some basic methods to recognize real pearls should be kept in mind.
Use your teeth
Use your upper front teeth to lightly rub the pearls along the biting edge. The real pearls will make you feel gritty or sandy. On the contrary, the imitation ones make you feel smooth.
Friction test
Lightly rub two pearls together. Real pearls are gritty or sandy.
Look at the surface
Use a magnifier to magnify the surfaces of the pearls. Under the magnification, fake pearls will look grainy while real pearls look scaly, maze-like.
Drill a hole
The coating of real pearl is thicker than that of imitations. When you drill a hole on the pearl, if you can find a clear dividing line between the nacre and nucleus, it is the real pearl's drilled-hole.
The information above is very important for you if you're either buying that perfect jewelry gift or want to invest in pearls. Using these methods, you will buy fine pearls with good price. Also, you can share these experiences with your friends.
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