Five Simple Ways to Identify the Pearl

Pearl is a kind of organic gem and people consider it in the same statue of diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald. Pearl is originated in Latin word pernnla; it also has another name called margarite which means the son of the ocean. In the ancient times, both the emperor and rich people were pound of wearing pearl. In the modern jewelry industry, pearl also has a laudatory title as “gemstone queen” which symbolizes health, longevity and wealth. The price of the most expensive pearl necklace in the world even reaches up to seven million dollars.

In recent years, the market demand of pearl has increased year by year. As a result, the price is also raising steeply, especially the antiquated pearl. On the other side, pearl collection is also becoming very popular; this circumstance caused some illegal businessmen’s attention, then on the market, there comes out many fake pearls. Some merchants flaunt their pearls are natural. While in face, the most pearls we see on the market are farmed. Because of the human’s excessive collect, the amount of nature pearl is very small. Nowadays, those little shape nature pearls are mostly used in medical area. Many people do not know how to identify the pearl, here are five basic ways.

1. Look the shape. The size and the shape of real pearls are not just the same, while the fake ones are mellow and full as they are made form the same mould. This point is the most obvious when you identify the pearls.

2. Look the appearance. The true one usually with some flaws, some are with spot and some are with banding. Though these flaws would influence the quality and beauty, the flaw on each one is not the same which shows its different character form other pearls.

3. Look the luster. The lust of the real one is usually very nature, glittering and translucent. While the fake one’s luster in only on the surface.

4. Touch it by hands. The real pearl is smooth when we put our hands on it, and it feels very cool when we are wearing it. But the fake one do not has this feature.

5. Use the fire. Fire the pearl by lighter, generally its surface would become black. If the pearl is still well as we use paper to clean that black ash, then we could affirm it is the true one.

In conclusion, pearl ornament is very beautiful and grace when we are wearing it. But before we wear it, please ensure it is the real one which could bring health to us.