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
16”...........Choker
18”...........Princess
22”...........Matinee
30”...........Opera
40”...........Rope or Lariat
16”...........Choker
18”...........Princess
22”...........Matinee
30”...........Opera
40”...........Rope or Lariat
18”...........Princess
22”...........Matinee
30”...........Opera
40”...........Rope or Lariat
