How To Get Great Pearl Jewelry At Low Costs
Pearls are, and have always been, in high demand as jewelry accessories. They look amazing as necklaces and bracelets and they have a timeless and universal quality that work with all kinds of clothes. If you are on the hunt for a pearl, go ahead and read these 4 simple tips to getting the maximum value for your money. Stop overpaying for poor quality!
Grade:
Many gemstones, such as diamonds, have industry fixed standards that determine their quality. Not so with pearls, almost every company uses their own classification scale, so that can make it confusing to compare. However, most companies do use the simple ‘A’ and ‘AA+’ scale. Simply put, these describe pearls that are worth buying. An ‘AA+’ pearl is an exceptionally beautiful pearl with no or very small faults. The ‘A’ pearl is a pearl with no major flaws and absolutely worth buying. Any pearls with big blemishes or cracks should not be bought.
Shape:
Pearls are actually rarely completely round, since they are grown organically, either in the wild (natural) or on farms (cultured). That also means, that the round specimen will be much more expensive than those with other shapes. Keep this in mind if you have a budget. You can usually get much better value for money by buying an item that is not round shaped.
Luster:
Luster is the big thing to look for. Luster means the inner glow of the pearl. An item with high lustre will be shiny, almost mirror like in the surface, while a low luster one will be dull, chalky and white. This is one of the most important factors in buying pearls. Try to get as high luster as your money can buy.
Surface:
Last, we look at the surface of the pearl. You look for cracks, imperfections and blemishes. If the pearl has noticeable cracks, it should be cheap. A high quality piece will only have small faults and should only be observable under light and from a close distance.
The best way to begin when buying jewelry is always to decide on your budget. With pearls, there is really no limit as there are so many kinds available. If you have a clear idea of your budget, then it’s much easier to stay within those limits and find the best item available.
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