Pearl Jewelry

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A pearl is valued as a gemstone and is cultivated for jewelry. For centuries, women and men have adorned themselves with pearls, knowing that these enticing orbs represent power, wealth and prestige.

The value of the pearls in jewelry is determined by a combination of luster, color, size, lack of surface flaw and symmetry that are appropriate for the type of pearl under consideration. Among those attributes, luster is the most important differentiator of pearl quality according to the jewelers. Large, perfectly round pearls are rare and highly valued.

Pearls come in eight basic shapes: round, semi round/peanut, button, biwa, drop, pear, oval/rice, baroque and circled. Teardrop shaped pearls are often used in pendants, earrings or as a center pearl in a necklace. Semi round pearls, button pearls, Baroque pearls are used in necklaces. Circled pearls commonly used in rings.

In general, cultured pearl jewelry is less valuable than natural pearls jewelry. There are also many imitation pearl jewelry coming up in the market, so one can choose though a wide range, comfortable with their budget and liking. But one can also get deceived in this process, so look out for quality guarantee certificate to confirm the purity and standard of pearls.