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How to choose the perfect pearls

For thousands of years pearls have been worn by the rich, and given as extravagant gifts. Traditionally worn by brides, for thousands of years they have been a symbol of love, purity and perfection. Nowadays pearl jewellery is available to more people than ever before, and you no longer need to be royalty to afford it. Pearls are grown on farms and with so many varieties to choose from any bride-to-be can find the perfect pearls to suit her wedding gown. In fact, there are so many different types of pearl that it can be difficult to know which to choose, so here are a few things to look out for:

Pearl type – There are two types of pearl, saltwater and freshwater. Saltwater pearls are found in oysters in the sea, and are usually larger, rounder and clearer than the freshwater variety. They are also usually more expensive because of this. Freshwater pearls are farmed in lakes and rivers, usually smaller and often less regular in shape, though they come in a large range of different colours.

Size – When it comes to pearls, size really does matter. The larger the pearl, the more desirable it is and the more it will cost. Saltwater pearls are generally bigger than freshwater, and are more highly sought after.

Nacre – Pearls take years to form inside the shell of an oyster. When a foreign object gets into the shell the oyster produces layers of nacre, which gradually build up forming the pearl. The thicker the nacre coating over the nucleus, the longer a pearl will last. Some cultured saltwater pearls are ‘beaded’ with a larger nucleus used to speed up the process and ensure a round shape. Natural pearls are formed entirely of nacre, which is why their shape is often less regular.

Luster – No pearl is as smooth and shiny as a mirror but they should have a certain reflective quality to them, called the lustre. Pearls that have this shimmery effect on the surface are the most desired.

Colour – The natural colours of pearls are various shades of white, pink and lilac although you can now get cultured pearls dyed in almost any colour. A pearl necklace made of matching naturally-coloured pearls will cost more than dyed ones, as it can take a long time to collect enough matching pearls for a whole string.

Shape – When we think of pearls, we usually imagine that they are all perfectly round and shiny. In reality this is rare, and perfectly round pearls are highly in demand and so can be very expensive. Small cultured pearls tend to be more rounded and some larger ones are formed around a bead to create an artificial round shape. Irregularly shaped pearls are also used to produce unique pendants and earrings.

Matching – It can be difficult to find enough pearls of the same size, shape and colour to make a whole necklace, so a string of regular pearls will cost more as it is rarer and more desirable.

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