Selecting the Right Pearl for You
Ultimately, it takes years of experience to know what is a natural pearl. Most often, pearls are bought based on their color, shape, size or thickness. Depending on one's taste, they can choose natural pearls, freshwater, saltwater or harvested/cultured.
SEAWATER
The best seawater pearls are one that are thick. This prevent any damage such as flaking or chipping to the gemstone. While it is hard to find a clean pearl, purchasing ones that are least likely to be damaged in the future is the smartest jewelry investment. Any pearl that glows is yet another great buy; most often this is found in creams or whites.
NATURAL PEARL VS. CULTURED
The difference between the two is that natural pearls are sold by the weight of a carat, while cultured ones are sold by millimeter size. Anything larger than 7 mm is expensive. Another key component in the price of a pearl has to do with the round shape of their body. While the color of the pearl, doesn't usually affect the price; finding one that fits your needs can be a daunting task.
OTHER VARIATIONS
The wide range of colors and shapes can be overwhelming to some jewelry consumers. However, looking at body color and the luster of a rock will guide one's eyes to a string or set of earrings that lights them up. That ultimately should be the piece or pieces that you purchase.
COLORS OF PEARLS
Looking at pearls on a white background avoids any glare or light reflection within the place you're looking at the pieces. This is a large investment and should seem right when you're wearing it. If you can, try to look at the pearls in various lighting atmospheres, this will provide even greater information on the glow, luster, color, etc.
Finding the perfect color depends on what vibe you want to give off. Ultimately, a more mysterious, yet classic tone would be a black stone. While pink promotes a more fun and feminine feel. One's skin tones ultimately leads to helping to make a decision on a set. A fair-skinned person should have something that is more warm and vice versa. Finding something that makes you look better is the overall goal, take great consideration in finding something that you are satisfied with for the long term.