Investments in Pearls

If you are looking to invest in pearls and pearl jewelry, do you know what to look for? If not, please find the following tips to be sure you aren’t losing your money in the process:

1. One of the standard tests used to authenticate a pearl is to run the pearl very lightly along the biting edge of your teeth. If it is a real pearl, it will fell sandy or gritty. A fake will feel very smooth. Most sellers will allow this, but please ask first.

2. Feel and examine the pearl. If they look absolutely flawless or feel very light, they are usually fake.

3. Use a magnifying glass to examine the pearl more closely. If it is an imitation, the pearl will look gritty.

4. Before you purchase a pearl, decide if you are looking for cultured, natural, or an imitation. If you buy imitation, it’s consider costume jewelry and not worth much. You won’t find natural pearls in many stores, and if you do, they aren’t usually as high quality as a cultured pearl.

5. There are many shapes available as well. Round pearls are the most expensive and highly sought after. If you by symmetrical pearls, find those that are most evenly shaped.

6. The larger a pearl, the more it will cost. Consider a double strand of small pearls if you are on a budget. They are often much cheaper than larger pearls on a single strand.

7. Before you buy, place the pearls on white, flat surface that has a good light source above.

8. Inspect each perlen closely. You will see that lustrous pearls will have a shiny surface area, with a contrast between the dark and light areas. Pearls that are cloudy and dull should be avoided.

9. A pearl’s iridescent rainbow or orient is the color found in the best quality of pearls. If the pearl has a pink overtone, the price will be higher. A blue or green tint may often lower the price.

10. Look for cracks, pits, and discoloration. Inspect it for cleanliness. It should have minimal nicks and other surface blemishes.

11. Finally, roll the pearl. A round pearl is worth more than one that is flat in one area.

Investing in the right pearls can be very beneficial, as they usually hold their value very well. However, there are some very unscrupulous dealers that will sell a cultured pearl that is indeed a fake. If you don’t know how to determine a real pearl from imitation pearl, you could easily be fooled.  If your planning your wedding make sure you dont get poor quality pearls for your bride for her Brautschmuck. 

If you are buying pearls on the internet, you are simply at the mercy of the seller. Be sure the seller has a money back guarantee and do your research ahead of time. Take the time to see if there are complaints filed against the company with the Better Business Bureau to be sure your money is not spent in vain.