The pearl source has been in business since 1991 and they know their pearls.
What are good pearls to buy.
What is the best kind of pearl to buy.
In the not too distant past jewelers might have recommended akoya pearls if you were looking for classic white pearls or tahitian and south sea pearls if you were looking for something big and bold.
In recent years we ve brought a line of gem grade freshwater pearls to the market.
The best pearls to buy should have lustre that is sharp and mirror like catching the light and the eye.
Look for knots that are all similar in shape and fit tightly against each side of the pearls.
If you do happen to find a natural pearl for sale it s good to know that unlike cultured pearls which are graded by millimeters natural pearls are graded by their carat weight.
Ebay is also well known for hosting tons of anonymous overseas vendors hawking cheap pearls usually dyed freshwater masquerading as tahitians pearls south seas pearls or akoya pearls.
There are many things to take into consideration when choosing pearls to buy including the location it was grown the overall size and appearance and the way in which it was grown.
The process of getting your money back from an.
Freshwater drop pearl and diamond pendant in white gold image 2.
Good range of collections and excellent prices.
Pearl necklaces are usually threaded onto either silk or synthetic fibers but a good quality necklace should use thread that matches the color of the pearls as closely as possible.
Getting a refund is a pain.
They offer all the popular type of pearls on their site and have very good prices on all their products.
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To make sure you get a good deal on a pearl strand purchase learn about the important qualities and styles of pearls available on the market.
Because natural pearls are extremely rare and the few that are available are exorbitantly priced blue nile does not sell natural pearls.
Generally the most popular sizes are within the 7 0 9 5mm range which are considered the most traditional and versatile pearl sizes to buy.
How they stand out.
If you are a pearl expert in cultured pearls and know what to look for deals can occasionally be found.
The larger the pearls get all other attributes like luster shape and surface quality being equal the more valuable they are.
One of our favourite pearls is the classic.