Pearl, which is one of the most used materials in the making of precious jewelery with its shine and elegance, has been the number one choice of many queens and important women until today. Jewelry using pearls, which slowly form inside oysters and similar shellfish over a long period of time, has become a symbol of femininity and nobility at the same time. Just like coral stone , it is a valuable material coming from the seas and oceans.

How to Identify a Real Pearl?

Real pearls are formed inside oysters that can produce pearls in fresh or salt water. These can occur naturally or with human help. Almost all pearls on the market today are cultured pearls, meaning they are made on farms established by humans. All pearls that come out of oysters, whether natural or human-made, are real pearls. Although fake pearls look similar to real ones, they are made of glass or plastic.

Although fake and real pearls look similar at first glance, you can distinguish between the two by passing some tests. Here's what you need to do for this:

· If you are able to physically come into contact with pearls, you should touch them as the first step. You can tell whether the pearls are real or not by their temperature. Real pearls are cold to the first touch even at room temperature, taking a few seconds to approach your body temperature. Plastic pearls will be at the same temperature as the environment when you first touch them. On the other hand, glass Majorica pearls are cold to the touch just like real ones, but these pearls take much longer to warm up.

· Real pearls are not perfect. There will be roughness and protrusions on them, and if pearl necklaces and pearl bracelets are used in rows, they are not all the same size. If you see that the grains in rows of pearl bracelets and pearl necklaces are all the same size, it is likely to be fake. Differences between grains can prove that it is a real pearl necklace.

· Although they are thought to be pure white, real pearls actually have pink or green reflections. If all the pearls in the pearl bracelet or necklace models have the same color reflection or look dull, there is a high probability that they are fake. However, some pearls may naturally have dull colors, so it is useful to examine the whole grains. It is not an accurate evaluation method for pearl ring models.

· Finally, if you have the opportunity, you can check the authenticity of the pearl by rubbing the pearl grains on your cheek or front teeth. If you feel a rough surface, the pearl is real, this surface cannot be imitated by fake pearls made of glass and plastic.

What to Consider When Choosing Pearl Jewelry?

There is a difference in quality between real pearls. High quality pearls are more beautiful than others. Whether the product you want to buy is a pearl anklet or a gold pearl ring; As long as you pay attention to certain criteria, you can be satisfied with your choice.

White-skinned women, especially when choosing jewelry to be worn close to the face, such as pearl gold necklace models or earrings, can make sure that the pearls are as white as possible. However, the presence of a slight pink sparkle on the pearls is an indication that the pearl is of much higher quality.

· Surface thickness is another feature that determines the quality of the pearl. In good quality pearls, the outer nacre surface is expected to be as high quality as possible. To understand this, you can measure the opacity of pearl grains by holding them up to the light.

· The fact that the pearls are completely round indicates quality. Ellipse or oval pearl prices are more affordable. On the other hand, fake pearls also have perfect roundness, and you should always take this into consideration.

· As with every precious stone, size is also an important criterion. Large pearls are rarer and more expensive, but they vary depending on the jewelry they are used in. Larger grains can be preferred for pearl ring models, and smaller grains can be preferred for pearl necklaces and pearl bracelets.

· Stains and spots are not desirable things on pearls. Clear surfaces and the absence of spots indicate that the pearl is of high quality.

Features to Look for in Pearl Necklaces and Bracelets

In addition to the features sought in the quality of single pearls, there are also other factors to consider in jewelry containing many pearls, such as pearl necklaces and pearl bracelets.

In thin necklaces, pearl bracelets or anklets, all pearls should be of similar sizes. In addition, their colours, brightness and roundness should be as similar as possible, even if not exactly the same.

Hole points are another important place to pay attention to in pearl necklaces and bracelets. The pearls must have been pierced in the same places. In this way, the pearls in the necklace will be arranged properly.

How to Care for Pearls?

Pearls require special care because they are sensitive and valuable materials. This maintenance is not difficult or troublesome, if a few important points are paid attention to, you can preserve the value of your pearl jewelry.

· Wipe your pearl jewelry with a soft cloth after each use. In this way, you will remove the oil and dirt accumulated on it.

· Use a damp cloth for cleaning only when absolutely necessary. If a foreign substance spills on your pearls, you can use a soft cloth that you have wetted and squeezed thoroughly. You should make sure that you do not corrode the surfaces of the pearls while cleaning them. You should never immerse pearl necklaces or bracelets in water. This will weaken the strung string.

· After wiping your pearls with a wet cloth, you should wait for them to dry completely before returning them to the storage box. In this way, you preserve the flexibility of the rope on which the grains are arranged.

· If your jewelry breaks or wears out, you should definitely get help from your jeweler. You need to have your pearls maintained annually.

Thanks to its timeless and sophisticated style, it is possible to find pearl jewelry for everyone. You can take a look at Piano Jewelery's stylish models for feminine jewelry designed with quality pearls, which have become an integral part of nobility and elegance for centuries.