I just bought this pearl necklace because I like the color (it's a pink/peach color). But when I look closely at home, some pearls have marks or the surface is not even. Is it ok for cultured pearls to have marks on them? What do you look for when buying pearl jewelry? What is a reasonable price for a good quality pearl necklace that's about 18-20 inches long and the pearl size is 7-8mm?
2006-12-24 06:58:50 · 5 answers · asked by Smarties 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
The quality - and thus, the value - of a pearl is measured according to a combination of several different factors: the type of pearl, the thickness of its nacre, its luster, the cleanliness and texture of its surface, its shape, its color, and its size.
Pearls are one of the few organic gemstones. It is the only gemstone that has been grown inside a living organism. A pearl is a unique gemstone because in its natural state--without any polishing, cutting or other manipulation--it shows it full beauty, gloss and luster.
You will find certain surface abberations on any pearl because it is an organic thing. A strand of finely matched, unblemished cultured pearls would run you in the thousands of dollars.
Luckily, the production of freshwater pearls has greatly improved and expanded--we are now able to find affordable pearls in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors.
Click on the link below to read further about pearls.
If you are concerned about the quality/value of the pearls you purchased, take it to at least two different jewelry stores for appraisals. Always have your jewelry appraised by at least two unrelated jewelry appraisers.
Good luck.
2006-12-25 10:46:45 · answer #1 · answered by shabocon 4 · 16⤊ 3⤋
Characteristics Of Pearls
2016-12-12 12:59:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cultured are worth more. The bigger the pearl, the more expensive it will be. Imitation pearls are not valuable and cheap. Natural pearls are very rare and are not as nice looking as cultured ones.
2016-03-17 22:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should take it to a jeweler to make sure that your pearls are good quality or what makes pearls good quality...i wouldnt trust just anyone
2006-12-24 09:33:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Soak the pearls in water for a few minutes. After you take them out if the paint is chipped they are fake.
2006-12-24 07:36:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 8⤋