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How much is a string of pearls worth?
A traditional strand of white pearls can range from $100 (Freshwater pearl necklace) to $10,000 (Akoya pearl necklace). A strand of large, flawless South Sea pearls could even be valued as high as $100,000+ .
Do real pearls glow under black light?
If the tone/color is the exact same across all the pearls, that points to them being fake. — Similarly, under black light the different pearls should fluoresce differently on a string of pearls, and will tend to fluoresce yellowish or tan. Fake pearls will tend to be uniform across the line.
Do real pearls crack?
Real Pearls Feature Small and Neat Drill Holes Real pearls come with neat holes that don’t feature any cracking or discoloration. In most cases, it is easy to assess the quality of a pearly jewelry piece by simply taking a close look at its finishes.
Do real pearls flake?
Unfortunately, because pearls are delicately formed layers of calcium, they can flake if they’re damaged. To prevent your precious pearls from peeling, keep them away from harsh chemicals or cosmetics and don’t allow the pearls to rub against each other.
Where can I buy cheap pearls?
IF you are a pearl expert in cultured pearls and know what to look for, deals can occasionally be found. eBay is also well-known for hosting tons of anonymous overseas vendors hawking cheap pearls (usually dyed Freshwater) masquerading as Tahitians pearls, South Seas pearls or Akoya pearls. Getting a refund is a pain.
Are the pearls in the photo on pearls for sale legit?
There are ZERO guarantees that the pearls in the listing’s picture are the ones you are going to receive. There’s no assurance you’ll even buy real pearls. Reviews are often fake. So, it’s hard to know what’s real or not.
Where is the pearl jewelry stored?
The pearl jewelry is all stored on pallets in warehouses. Your items will be plucked from storage and sent to you pretty much without anyone actually seeing or touching the gems. That’s not a very pretty picture to think about, is it?
What types of cultured pearls do we offer?
We offer a wide range of fine cultured pearl jewelry in every pearl type: Japanese Akoya, Freshwater pearls from China, exotic black Tahitian pearls from French Polynesia, and the Queen of Gems: White and Golden South Sea pearls from Australia and the Philippines. If you don’t see the jewelry that you’re looking for, we can make it for you.