the Pearl Guide
Pearls are endlessly fascinating for their variety of colors, shapes, and origins. And
they are long considered one of the most romantic jewelry gifts.
When purchasing pearls, there are several factors to consider.
- Pearl Color
Mollusks create pearls in a palette of colors, from white to black and almost everything in between.
Pearl color refers specifically to the color of the pearl's body, considered the fundamental color of the pearl.
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- Pearl Shapes
The most coveted shape for a pearl is round -- perfectly round. And, as perfectly round pearls are as rare as totally unblemished ones,
those that do exist command exorbitant prices.
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- Pearl Surface Quality
Though all pearls are unique, each one usually has small imperfections on its surface described in the industry as blisters, spots or indentations.
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- Pearl Size
Pearl size refers to the pearl's diameter, which is measured in millimeters. Normally, the larger the pearl, the more rare it is and the more valuable.
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This Tahitian cultured pearl, 10 mm. in diameter, is beautifully solitaire set in high polished platinum giving an elegant expression of femininity.
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