August 25, 2006, Newsletter Issue #143: Choosing Pearls
Tip of the Week
When purchasing pearls, overall look is very important. Step back, look at the entire strand, and decide for yourself if they are matched for colour, even in shape, consistent in lustre and sheen from each pearl to the next, and have a very consistent appearance. Next, take the strand and place them on a flat surface - preferably dark in colour - and gently roll them like a noodle, back and forth. Take note of the sheen in the surface of the pearl. Do they roll evenly and are very clearly round? Or do the pearls have a somewhat oval or bumpy shape? The rounder the pearl, the better, and more valuable. Do the pearls have good luster? Does the pearly surface look richly pearlescent, or does it have a "thin" look to it? A thick pearl coating is always preferred, and valued. Take the pearls and hold them up with the light behind them. Do they look solid, or can you sort of see through parts of them? The more "solid" they look, the better. And finally, trust your sense of touch. If they feel glossy, have a good weight, and feel and look wonderful on, go with your instincts!
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