Pearl is an ancient and elegant gemstone, it is the secretion of mussels, in the process of cultivation and growth will face all kinds of tribulations, so pearls, especially high-quality pearls are more valuable. There are many jewelry lovers who love pearls but are worried about buying fake pearls, today I will tell you 4 ways to teach you to distinguish real pearls from fake pearls at home.
1. The pearls rub against each other
If powder appears and I wipe it off by hand, I can restore it and am a real pearl. If a pearl is broken or cracked, it is a fake pearl or the worst quality pearl.
2.Burn with fire
Here it is recommended to burn it with a lighter and burn it on the surface of the pearl for 1-2s, if it remains as it is, it is basically a real pearl. If it is scorched and blackened after burning, it is basically a plastic ball or glass ball wrapped with a film.
3.Observe the pearl holes
Fake pearls have rough holes and even tiny bubbles or peeling, which may need to be viewed with the help of a magnifying glass. If you look closely, you can see the plastic core inside.
4. Touch the pearls
This method is subjective and is not recommended for first-time pearl buyers. Real pearls will feel cooler to the touch, and fake pearls will feel astringent to the touch. Real pearls will also be a bit heavier in weight than fake pearls.
Finally, there is another way: if you buy a perfect pearl, such as round, large and clean, there is a probability that it is more than 95% fake. Because pearls are not industrial and can not be cut/polished into different shapes like diamonds, pearls are the product of natural growth, with growth lines and some small imperfections. Even though some well-known brands of pearls sell pearls, a closer look will reveal some minor problems.
A perfect pearl you can only see at auction, or on the princess's neck.