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What kind of pearls are these?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Kingjoker, Apr 29, 2016.

  1. Kingjoker

    Kingjoker Well-Known Member

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    Kingjoker, Apr 29, 2016
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  2. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    A good test for pearls is to hold one pearl between your thumb and index finger, then gently rub the pearl on one of your teeth.
    (this only works with real teeth, not veneers or dental implants).
    You will feel a slight gritty texture, as if you are rubbing sand on your tooth.
    Fake pearls will feel smooth.
     
    daveydempsey, Apr 30, 2016
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  3. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    I'd say fake looking at the colour and uniformity. Davey is right though, with the tooth thing. Won't tell you if they're cultured though.
     
    Ownedbybear, Apr 30, 2016
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  4. Kingjoker

    Kingjoker Well-Known Member

    Yes I do feel a gritty texture like sand
     
    Kingjoker, Apr 30, 2016
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  5. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    In that case, real, but I suspect cultured rather than natural. Especially with that modern lobster claw clasp. Natural would have something far better.
     
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  6. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    I just bought a cluster of six strings of pearls like this at a bead store. I promised my nieces pearl necklaces. I haven't done any jewelry in a long time, but still have all the findings. The uniform size indicates cultured to me.
     
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  7. KevinM

    KevinM Active Member

    I use to rub the pearl on one of my teeth but started to get strange shocking looks at the thrift store. So I swapped up and I now just gently rub two of the pearls on the string together and I find that I feel the same light gritty texture if they are real or a smooth feel if they are faux.
     
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