How do I make an informed choice when buying pearls?
There are really only a few simple factors to consider when shopping for pearls.
· Pearl Quality and Matching
· Price
· Quality and Satisfaction Guarantee
· Customer Service and Support
How do I evaluate Pearl quality?
Pearls and Pearl jewelry are graded using 6 easy to remember criteria. These are Size, Shape, Color, Luster, Surface and Matching
· Size – The diameter of the pearl when measured perpendicular to the drill hole
· Luster – The quality and quantity of light reflected from the surface or beneath the surface of a pearl
· Shape – Whether the pearl is round, semi-round, button, drop, circled or baroque
· Color – The body color of the pearl and the overtone
· Surface – The absence of flaws or discoloration of the pearl
· Matching – how well pearls match either as a group or on a strand
If the latter five quality attributes are equal, the larger a pearl’s size, the more valuable the pearl.
The most important quality consideration in evaluating a pearl is the pearl’s luster. Luster is the reflective quality of pearls. The more deeply reflective the pearl is the higher the luster grade. Pearls can be very highly reflective and are often surrounded by slight overtones of color. Pearls may also be as dull as chalk. Look for the reflection of nearby lights on the surface when evaluating a pearl. Generally speaking, the sharper and more clear the reflection, the better the luster of the pearl.
The second most important value factor when evaluating pearls is the surface. Surface quality is evaluated by rolling the pearl to look for defects such as pits, cracks, discolorations or other blemishes. Pearls are a natural, organic gem so most will not exhibit perfectly clean surfaces; and those that do command a premium.
We at ThePearler.com strive to bring you the most lustrous, cleanest pearls available on the market today.
Why buy my pearls from ThePearler.com?
While many choices exist today, we are confident that our quality and prices are unmatched on the market. With our satisfaction guarantee, we stand behind this belief.
· We have been directly involved in the pearling industry for over 40 years
· We have an intimate understanding of every aspect of the industry
· We have strong connections with pearl farmers all over the world as we have been supplying nuclei to them for over 40 years
· We offer a 90-day, no-questions-asked satisfaction guarantee
