How to tell different quality pearls:
1.Lustre:
The luster is considered the most determining factor when choosing a pearl. This is because luster hinges on the thickness, fineness, smoothness and transparency of nacreous layer.
2Thickness of pearl layer:
The thickness of nacreous layer affects the durability and appearance of pearl.
3.Shape:
The shape of pearls fall into several major categories which include round、 oval, teardrop, semi-baroque, and baroque. The regular round shape is the traditional desirable shape. However there are many options to utilize irregular-shaped pearls in appealing designs … and they have grown significantly in popularity in the last few years.
4.Blemish:
The pearl with a fine and smooth outer appearance is rated “excellent.” In fact, this type of pearl is rare. But if the blemish is not noticeable or visible with the naked eye, and it does not impair the artistic attraction, it should be deemed a passable one.
5.Color and Overtone:
Both color and overtone are deciding factors that have to be taken into account when appraising pearl quality. Apart from the color of the pearl itself, overtone is the iridescence of the pearl. A pearl with overtone is a more desired look.
6.Size:
Size matters. The larger the size, the higher the value.
7.Structure and Color Coordination: The matching of pearls to form a strand is critical to the valuation of the strand.
The 7 factors above are taken into consideration when appraising a strand of pearls. It is very rare to match all 7 categories, except for very expensive strands.
Page: [ Prev ] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [ Next ]
