How to distinguish a pearl from a fake

A real pearl is always in demand. But today on the market there are many jewelry imitating pearl jewelry. It also happens that under the guise of a natural buyer trying to sell fake pearls. Fortunately, there are reliable ways to identify real pearls in front of you.

Instruction

1. True pearls are always flat and smooth, but this smoothness is not perfect. Artificial gems are much more flawless to the touch. RUB your pearl necklace or bracelet together, to feel their surface. Have these ornaments a heterogeneous texture, fake – perfectly smooth. You can check pearl and "to the tooth": swipe the jewel on the tooth surface. If you want a perfectly flat – it has to be glass or plastic. Structure of genuine pearland is uneven, slightly rough. On the tooth it needs a little squeak.
   
2. Another way to determine the truth of the pearland drop it. Drop the jewel with a height of 30-50 cm Real will be jumping as the ball ping-pong table, Bouncing from the floor. From faux pearlsand the other density. Therefore, it will bounce quite a bit.
   
3. There is a more radical method of verification. The fact that the real pearls can scratch, almost without harming him. Take the knife and swipe across the surface of the necklace or beads. You will see the scratch, but it is necessary to RUB the gem, and the scratch almost disappear. If you can see a simulation, the outer layer will be erased irrevocably.