Pearl Guide

• Pearl Types - Learn about the various types of pearls, such as Akoya pearls, Tahitian pearls, freshwater pearls, and Southsea pearls. Southsea pearls are the biggest and most expensive on the market. You will find enough information to differentiate between these major four types.
• Pearl Terms - This is where you can learn popular terms relating to pearls and different pearl necklace lengths. Know what people are referring to next time you hear about pearl blemishes, button pearls, pearl chokers, circles, collar, grafting, luster, matinee, momme, nacre, nucleus, and so on. When shopping in the market for a pearl necklace, it's important to know the language too!
• Pearl Color - Pearls come in a wide range of colors such as white, rose, cream, black, grey, gold, silver, green, blue, and purple. Know the different colors that are available among each pearl type to better select the pearls that suit you most.
• Pearl Luster - Pearls are valued for their unique halo that seems to glow above the surface. This is what we call luster. Find out all about the luster of pearls, how this special effect is created, and how it determines the quality and value of a pearl necklace.
• Pearl Size - Pearls, like everything else, come in all different sizes. From miniature pearls that are barely few millimeters wide to giant ones measuring three centimeters across, they are perfect for all forms of pearl necklaces. Find out what determines the size of a pearl.
• Pearl Shape - Read about the different shapes that pearls can be found in such as round, tear drop, button, and so on. You will also learn which shape is better used for what purpose.
• Surface of a Pearl - Read about why the surface is the most important thing on pearls. Be able to tell the grading of a pearl necklace by looking at their surfaces.
• How to Buy a Pearl - Be a smart buyer next time you shop for pearl jewelry. Learn the steps to take and which important factors to look out for.
• Pearl Jewelry Care - If you own a pearl necklace or other pearl jewelry, it's important to take good care of them. Here you will find out things to do and not do to keep your pearl jewelry healthy and beautiful for years to come.