Imitation Pearl Gems and the Tooth Test
There is a misconception that all cultured pearls are imitation pearls. This is totally a wrong opinion on pearls.
‘Cultured pearls’ are artificially grown or cultivated in the pearl farms by providing the necessary irritant and optimum living conditions for the pearl to take formation. Whereas, the imitation pearls are fake pearls.
In imitation pearls the substance used is mostly solid or hollow glass or plastic beads. These are never accounted as the natural or cultured pearls and have no characteristics of pearls. These pearls are also coated with artificial colors and dyes that attract people.
Perhaps one of the most famous types of imitation pearls is ‘Majorca Pearls’ which are essentially solid glass beads covered with many coats of pearl essence and finished to a very high standard. These are often sold at higher prices than real pearls.
The imitation pearls that are now available in the market resemble the original in appearance sometimes and are very cheap. In few cases, there is also a high chance that you spend high amounts of money by purchasing an imitation pearl by not knowing the fact. To avoid losing money on an imitation pearl, you can check the quality of pearl by performing a tooth test.
The Tooth Test
This is a simple yet efficient quality check for a pearl. When performed with attention, we can easily recognize if the pearl is real or an imitation. Rub the pearl against your tooth and if you feel like rubbing a sandpaper, Voila! The pearl is real. Though this test is not 100% fool proof, this passes as a quick, easy and a basic test to check the quality of a pearl. Remember that, though a real pearl feels like grainy substance, it is super smooth in appearance.
About the Author
I have been very much interested and associated with pearls for over a decade now. A follower of fashion industry and jewelery trends, I write for a local magazine and run few blogs. I also shop for pearl ring jewelry often.
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