How to Buy Pearls
Learn to Look Beneath The Surface
When shopping for cultured pearls here are some key factors to keep in mind.
Luster: You should be able to see an object’s reflection in the pearl’s surface. The cleaner the reflection, the better the luster.
Cleanliness: The most desirable pearls have no bumps, cracks or spots on the surface.
Shape: The rounder a pearl is, the greater its value.
Color: Color is strictly a matter of personal preference. It does not affect value.
Strand Lengths
When shopping for cultured pearls here are some key factors to keep in mind.
Luster: You should be able to see an object’s reflection in the pearl’s surface. The cleaner the reflection, the better the luster.
Cleanliness: The most desirable pearls have no bumps, cracks or spots on the surface.
Shape: The rounder a pearl is, the greater its value.
Color: Color is strictly a matter of personal preference. It does not affect value.
Strand Lengths
16â€...........Choker
18â€...........Princess
22â€...........Matinee
30â€...........Opera
40â€...........Rope or Lariat
16â€...........Choker
18â€...........Princess
22â€...........Matinee
30â€...........Opera
40â€...........Rope or Lariat
18â€...........Princess
22â€...........Matinee
30â€...........Opera
40â€...........Rope or Lariat
