The Pearl: The quality of the pearl
What QUALITY of pearls should I buy?
There are several factors that determine the quality and value of the pearl: luster, nacre thickness, surface texture, color, shape, size, etc. A combination of these characteristics decides the overall quality and value of pearls. Luster
Luster refers to the light reflected from the layers of nacre. Good luster gives a lively look to the pearls. The more intense the light reflects, the higher the luster. Surface
Pearls are cultivated in a natural environment. Most pearls have surface irregularities showing the traces of nature. Perfectly clean pearls are a rarity. Color
Basic body colors include white, cream, golden, gray, black, blue, green and pink. Overtone is one or two colors that overlie the body color. Size
Usually the larger the pearl, the more valuable it is if other factors are equal. However, a smaller pearl with better luster can sometimes equal the cost of a larger, less lustrous pearl. Shape
Round pearls are the most treasured and the most difficult to cultivate. Seawater pearls have shapes in round and baroque (shaped as a teardrop). Freshwater pearls appear as nearly round, button, flat, rice, oval, coin, etc. Nacre
Nacre is an organic substance deposited layer upon layer by pearl oysters. The quality of nacre is defined by its thickness and layering. All our cultured pearls have substantial nacre thickness and regular layering. Color
The color of pearls varies with the mollusk and its environment. It is a preference, often based on geographical location or skin tones. It ranges from black to white, with the rose of Indian pearls esteemed most. Other colors are cream, gray, blue, yellow, lavender, green, and mauve. All occur in delicate shades.Cultured pearls are being produced in virtually every color of the rainbow. Matching
Pearls come in a wide range of colors. Some have subtle overtones giving the pearls a complex hue. As no two pearls share exactly the same nuance, it requires expertise to compose strands and pairs of matching colors. Adorn
For one thing, the pearl's color should suit your skin .For the other, the pearl style and size should fit your dress and occasion.
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