How to identify pearls – tell you the pearl is real or fake

Posted by Joy Zhao
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Here below we tell 6 ways to identify the pearls

1, Visual check. The real pearls shape has little bit difference, and it’s semi-transparent. Real pearls have a natural colorful glossy. The fake pearls always made of glass with same shape and size, plating with the pearl color, dull without iridenscence.

2, Friction. Rub two real pearls you will have a rough feeling, and the fake pearls slide.

3, Check the drilling. Check if the drill is sharp and clear, the fake pearls have accumulate color on the drilling.

4, Cool feeling. The real pearls put on hand you have a cool feeling, the fake not.

5, Shave the real pearl with knife, you will see the pearl powders.

6, Fake pearls look perfect and impeccable, exactly same shape.

 

Still feel difficult? There are some third parties identify the gemstone and pearls, remember to buy pearls with the “ Certificate of Gem Identification”, abbr. CGI.