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04 December 2016 / Published in Facts First, Gemstones

Real vs fake pearls. How to spot the difference?

Pearls have been among the most valued gems in the world. Symbolizing purity and Chasity, they’ve not only been

If you’re in the habit of buying pearls, your most fundamental question when buying from an unknown dealer would probably be “Is this a genuine pearl?”. With a huge variety of pearls available in the market today, it’s easy to get carried away by imitation pearls which are made to look as beautiful and expensive as real pearls. Unless you an expert or have a deep knowledge, it’s almost impossible for a lay person to tell the difference. So a basic knowledge of how to distinguish between the two could go a long way in making a purchase decision.

As you would be aware, fake pearls are man made, where beads of glass, ceramic or plastic are often coated with varnish or some other material to give it a fake luster. Natural pearls on the other hand are produced by a living creature.

Some quick tips to help you distinguish a real pearl from a fake one

Touch test:

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Real pearls are always colder than the surrounding temperature unless worn on the body. Even when the weather is warm, real pearls will feel cool. Fake pearls, on the other hand, will not be colder than room temperatures. This you can tell by touching.

Weight test:

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Real pearls are heavier. Fake pearls are lighter. The nacre that makes up the layers of a real pearl is very dense, so it will weigh a bit more than plastic or resin – the common materials used in many fake pearls.

Light test:

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When put under light, real pearls perfectly reflect the light whereas fake pearls won’t reflect so much light. So this is the reason, it is hard to get the exact color of the pearl in the pictures.

Shape and Size

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Real Pearls are not perfect in shape and size. Hence no two pearls match with each other (in same string). There will be minor variations in their shape, size and shade. Fake pearls are perfectly rounded and have identical sizes.

The tooth test:

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Rub a real pearl against your front teeth. If natural, you will feel a light irritation or roughness. Fake pearls do not irritate.

Bounce Test:

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When you drop the pearl from 60 cm height on a piece of glass and the rebound height is around 35 cm, it’s a real pearl. Under the same test conditions, imitation pearls’ rebound height is far worse.

The fire test:

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Burn a pearl for sometime and then turn it off. After wiping off the black burnt coating, you can still see the real pearl inside. A fake pearl won’t look anything other than coal after burnt.

Knife test:

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Take a knife or a blade and scrap off some powder off the pearl, you should get a soft and smooth powder. Still you will see the lusture. For fake pearl, the outer layer will be gone and see the internal plastic material. The powder won’t be smooth too.

 

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