Cultured Pearls 珍珠饰品 - Items tagged as "Earings"

We guarantee the quality of all cultured pearls we sell. We carefully select high quality pearl beads for our jewellery. Custom jewellery is available at our store. We have lots of pearl varieties to choose from, including: Japanese Salt Sea Akoya, Tahitian, South Sea Gold Pearls, Freshwater pearls, etc. 

Pearls were one of the first precious gems discovered by prehistoric people. Freshwater pearls are thought to represent purity and faith. They are associated with the Moon, and the Moon govern's the wearer's health and well-being. Pearls help balance the wearer's emotions and help increase mental stability. For women, it is believed that pearls help increase beauty and charm in its wearer. Pearls are classy, timeless pieces to add to your collection.

How to look at pearls? (Extracted from GIA.EDU)

Quality Factors

An assessment of the following characteristics determines the value of each type of pearl.

Luster

Pearls with high luster have sharp bright reflections on the surface.

Surface quality

The number of blemishes on a pearl's surface is evaluated to judge quality.

Shape

Spherical pearls are the most valued but symmetrical drops are also sought.

Color

Although white is most classic, appreciation has grown for more unusual natural colors.

Nacre thickness

Nacre thickness is evaluated to make sure that cultured pearls are durable as well as beautiful.

Size

Cultured pearls range from 2-16mm in diameter, depending on the mollusk used.

Matching

For pearl strands and multi-pearl pieces, how well the pearls match (or mix) affects the value.