How to identify real pearls

With the help of a few simple features

Pearls are some of the most precious and elegant pieces of jewelry you can find. They are timeless, adding beauty to any pearl earring or pearl necklace. However, when you want to purchase a piece of pearl jewelry, it is important to know how to identify a real pearl and avoid imitations.

Natural pearls , which are created in nature without any human intervention, are very rare and extremely valuable.
Today, most pearls on the market are cultured pearls – pearls created through the same process as natural pearls that grow in the sea, but with human intervention.

Cultured pearls are real pearls and therefore look and feel almost identical to natural pearls.
However, it is important to know how to distinguish them from artificial pearls to ensure that the pearl you are buying is indeed real.

If you are looking for a pearl earring , a pearl necklace , or any other piece of pearl jewelry, it is important to know how to identify a real pearl. This way you can ensure that you are investing in a quality piece of jewelry that will last you for years!

Several characteristics with which you can check the pearls:

1. Round shape
A real pearl cannot be perfect, nature does not allow it! Therefore, a round pearl will be almost round. Natural pearls are not always perfect in their shape, so you may find a little asymmetry in their shape. On the other hand, artificial pearls tend to be perfectly round and have a too perfect shape.

2. Color varies slightly from pearl to pearl
Each real pearl has its own unique hue. When you look at a real pearl necklace, you may notice subtle variations in color from pearl to pearl. If all the pearls are the same exact, perfect color, they are probably not real.

3. Look at the pearl bead hole
One of the best ways to identify a real pearl is to examine the pearl's bead hole. In imitation pearls, the hole will often appear discolored, revealing the plastic/glass underneath.

4. The surface of the pearl is not completely smooth.
A real pearl will not be perfectly smooth. When you hold a pearl in your hand and look at it closely, you will see small, fine lines or feel fine bumps. A fake pearl, on the other hand, will be too smooth and perfect to the touch.

5. The dental exam
One of the simplest ways to identify a real pearl is the teeth test. Simply bite gently on the pearl with your front teeth. If the pearl feels rough or grainy, it is real. If it feels smooth like glass or plastic, it is fake. (This step will probably not be possible before purchasing the piece of jewelry hahahaha)

In conclusion, it is always a good idea to perform these simple and quick tests before purchasing a pearl jewelry item. This way, you can enjoy a luxurious and authentic piece of jewelry and be sure that you have made the right choice.

At Bronis, of course, all jewelry is combined with real pearls.
And we also filter them to ensure that your jewelry contains the most beautiful pearls that are closest to being perfect.