subject: How To Buy The Best Pearls [print this page] For anyone thinking of buying pearl jewellery there is often a little bit of perfectly natural hesitation beforehand. This is because knowing the best pearls to buy is something which has to be learned from relatively difficult to source information, rather than being something everyone around you knows about and can give their opinion on.
For example, if you want to buy a washing machine, you can read all the specifications and compare prices based on your pretty good existing general knowledge, or you can look at what your friends and family have purchased. Another for instance, if you are booking a holiday and want to know where the best hotels are in your chosen spot, you can look up a holiday review site and read all about it from real humans who have actually stayed there.
With pearl necklaces and other pearl accessories things are a little different, because we are talking about a specialized jewel which is unique to its wearer. This is what makes freshwater pearls, for instance, so coveted by those who know a lot about jewellery. There are definitely certain points to look for which can help you make the best possible buying decision.
The first is to pick a jeweller who specializes in pearls and can answer your questions in a straightforward and honest way. Most high street jewellers and department stores are essentially general dealers. They may have about the same knowledge as the average person on the street, and sometimes less, to be fair.
If you are making a special purchase of a freshwater pearl necklace, as a gift, or for your wedding jewellery for example, you really don"t want to be served by a teenager on an apprenticeship, no matter how kind, well-meaning or helpful they appear to be. It is really important to choose an expert who knows pearl jewellery inside out, and that is all they do. Choosing an online retailer can be well worth it because you get the one to one advice and time from specialist customer support, and you can also save lots of money by cutting out the middle man.
Know which questions to ask your specialist. Reputable sellers use an A grading system, with the more A"s given, the higher the quality of pearl. If your advisor talks about gem quality, this refers to pearls which are perfect. These are the ones which are used in pearl jewellery on their own or with one or two matched companions, such as pendants, rings and as earrings.
It does not matter greatly where a natural or cultured pearl originates from, unless you are looking at special Tahitian pearls, as their quality is based on their shape, shine, and overall colour. Be sure to ask for proof that you are looking at natural pearls rather than manufactured copies, which are simply not pearls but simulated version of the real thing. A false pearl will be very smooth, whereas a natural pearl has an ever so slightly gritty surface. Finally, if you are buying in the UK, opt for a UK seller so you can be assured of more personal and tailored help with your pearl jewellery purchase.
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