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Education
Pearl Education
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Proper
care will last pearls' life
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- Gently wipe pearls
with a soft cloth to remove body oils or dirt before putting them away.
- Pearls should be
stored away from other objects or jewelry that may scratch the pearls'
surface. Wrap the pearls in linen, soft cloth, or place in a soft pouch.
Do NOT store pearls in an airtight package such as a plastic bag because
pearls need moisture. If the environment is too dry, the pearls may
crack. If placing the pearls in a safety deposit box or in a hot environment,
leave a damp cloth nearby.
- Keep pearls away
from chlorine bleach, vinegar, ammonia, hairspray, perfume, and cosmetics,
as these substances will damage the pearl surface. Make sure to put
pearls on after finished spraying perfume or hairspray and putting on
makeup. Also, remove pearls before exercising to keep them away from
perspiration. Be very careful with substances as they will eat holes
in the pearl nacre.
- Restring pearls
once a year if worn often. Be sure to have each pearl knotted separately,
preferably with silk, so they do not rub together and wear on the pearl
nacre. If pearls are very small, knots between each pearl may be undesirable.
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How can you tell real pearls from the fake ones?
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| Here are a few guidelines
and tests that may help you figure out whether your pearls are Genuine,
meaning: Cultured or Natural. |
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Test
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Real
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Fake
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Tooth
Test: Rub the pearls lightly across upper front teeth.
Or rub two pearls to each other lightly.
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Real
Pearls should feel gritty or sandy |
Fake
Pearls will feel smooth |
| Magnification:
Examine the surface of the pearls with a magnifying glass. |
Real
Pearls should appears unusually fine-grained |
Fake
Pearls may appear grainy |
| Drill
a hole in the Pearls: The examine the hole with a magnifying glass. |
The
edges of the hole in Real Pearls are smooth and sharp |
The
holes in Fake Pearls may may appear bumpy or ragged |
| Weight:
Bounce the pearls in your hand. |
Real
Pearls feels heavy to hold |
Fake
Pearls should feels unusually light (unless they are solid glass beads) |
| Flaws:
Examine the pearls for flaws and blemishes. |
Most
Real Pearls will have at least minimal flaws |
If
they appear absolutely flawless they are most likely Fake Pearls |
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Sun Test: Take the pearls out into the sun or hold them under
very bright indoor lighting. |
Real
Pearls won't be perfectly matched under the sun. You will be able
to see variations in their iridescence (orient) and color. |
Fake
Pearls are perfectly matched for color and overtones. |
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