What are the methods to distinguish real and fake pearls?

It is hard for female friends to resist pearls. Pearls have a shiny surface and are good decorations when made into necklaces or bracelets. Pearls sold on the market are of different grades and their prices are relatively high and low. But no matter what grade of pearls, everyone must learn how to distinguish the real from the fake to avoid being cheated by unscrupulous vendors. Here we will introduce to you how to distinguish the real from the fake pearls.

Observation method: Pure natural pearls have a natural colorful luster, and the size and shape of pure natural pearls are irregular. Because they are affected by the external natural environment, there will be more or less defects on the surface. Since imitation pearls are artificially formed, they are generally spherical in shape, and their luster and color are very uniform, giving people a very fake feeling at first glance.

Friction method: The growth environment of pure natural pearls is affected by the external environment. Rubbing two pearls together will feel rough, while rubbing imitation pearls together will feel smooth.

Contact method: Like natural jade, natural pearls feel cool to the touch, which is related to their internal structure. Imitation pearls have a simple structure and feel slippery to the touch.

Teeth biting method: Pure natural pearls will not feel smooth when bitten with teeth or rubbed against glass, and often have a bumpy, sandy or white powdery feel. However, since imitation pearls are artificially formed, they will feel very smooth when you use your teeth, but if you bite them with a little force, some of the surface will fall off.

Drilling method: The holes drilled in natural pearls have layered structural characteristics. The imitation pearls have beryllium on the surface, and a glass or plastic core can be seen on closer inspection, as well as pigment accumulation.

Now that you have learned how to identify real and fake pearls, you can use the knowledge you have learned to make identifications when buying pearls. As long as the pearls meet two of the methods introduced above, they are real pearls. In addition, pearls come in white, yellow, pink, etc. When purchasing, you should choose pearls that suit your skin color, so that they can set off your skin and look more beautiful.