Pearl Quality

Beads are similar to other precious stones with properties that evaluates the quality.

1. Glitter - is one of the most important characteristics, as well as regional, high factor in the classification and evaluation of their origin. To explain it simply, will shine as a "brilliant" or "boring" is a gem. Brilliant, the most precious gems.

2. Beauty - Beauty is one of the determining factors in principle, the pearl is shiny. All other things being equal, the general rule is that a round pearl, the more valuable it is. Pearls come in different forms, each of which has a specific name.

3. Calibration - pearls come in a variety of natural colors and shades, but some pearls are dyed in the desired color. Initially, the natural pearl white and traditional costume includes silver, cream, pink, purple, silver and gold tones. Other exotic natural color black Tahitian pearls and black and green.

4. Surface Quality - Surface defects, or lack thereof play an important role in the assessment. In general, fewer surface defects, has a pearl, the more valuable it is. The term "failure" refers to any bruises, marks, blemishes or slight depressions on the surface. These spots give each a unique identification of factors. Pearls are rare, flawless. Failure in itself should be disqualifying factor in the evaluation, but because of defects, each bead is unique. For a pair of pearls or a necklace, make sure that the places to be compatible with the pearl of the assessment.

5. Size - Generally, the more the higher its value. Pearl of average size can take several years to develop. Many more can take twice as long to grow. In addition, it is very difficult to get perfectly spherical, then it develops. Therefore, around a very rare and very valuable. The most common size of 7 to 8 mm in diameter. Each of the main types of the common range of sizes:

Fresh water - usually in the range from 3 mm to 12 mm

South Sea or Tahitian - ranging from 8 mm to 18 mm freshwater pearls or tolerance of a few millimeters in size in each block.

This should give you an idea that if you decide to try to buy a necklace of pearls, precious stones, pearls, site, earrings or bracelet.