Loose Pearls

Loose pearls are available in a great variety of colors, shapes, sizes and surface qualities.

Pearls are available in pink, silvery white, cream, gold, gray, black, lavender, blue, purple and most other colors. A pearl can come in different shapes like round, drop, rice, button, oval, semi-rounded, circle or ringed, baroque etc.

The quality of pearls is determined by its luster, nacre thickness, color, surface perfection, shape, and size. The biggest factor of pearl grade is nacre thickness and quality, which determines how long the pearl will last. Nacre thickness determines the longevity of the pearl and quality determines how light reflects through the layers of the pearl.

Quality pearls will have a sharp contrast between the brightest area, where direct light is hitting the pearls, and the shaded area, creating an illusion of a ball within the pearl. For an accuracte examination of your pearls, look at them over a light gray or white material; never examine pearls against a black background.

Pearl shape can vary widely. Perfectly round pearls are the most expensive amongst them all. Drohttp://www.orientalpearls.net/Pearl_Pendants.htmlp and pear shaped pearls are well suited for earrings and pendants.

Larger pearls are more expensive. Round pearls are measured according to their diameter in millimeters. Baroque pearls are measured by length and width.