After a long time, the pearl jewelry turns into vintage pearls. Even if you have got real pearls, the value of the vintage pearls will change because the color and luster have been worn off.
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How to determine quality of vintage pearls
2010-08-31 10:33:42
After long wearing, the pearl color and pearl luster that determine the value will be worn off. And the pearls you get can not have the same worth as they are new any more. But, for real pearls, the value can still be found in some vintage pearls. There are a few simple ways to determine quality of vintage pearls.
For pearls from different eras, you can try to measure their sizes. For example, the pearls from 1950 through the 1970s come in average size about 4mm to 6mm. if the vintage you get is much bigger, it can be imitation or once owned by wealthy person.
Another you can do is to check the pearls for blemishes. No matter it is natural pearl or cultured pearl ; you can fond imperfections and blemishes on the real pearls. For those real vintage pears, it is impossible to find perfectly round and 100% free of blemishes.
The clasp used to string the vintage pearls can also tell the truth. The mark or 14k stamp will tell you the high value. But the cheap looking, silver or gold-plated clasp is not worthy.
If you have inherited a piece of pearl jewelry with vintage pearls, you can try to learn about the value of the pearls. or when you find some vintage pearls, these tips can help you buy them on reasonable price.
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