To prevent over-fishing, harvesting natural pearls has been outlawed in many countries, but natural pearls are still available, most often in vintage jewelry, also called antique or estate jewelry.
Pearls vary in quality and are graded on seven factors
Size: Pearls are measured in millimeters (mm); 25.4 millimeters equals 1 inch, so, a 6 mm pearl is just under one-quarter-inch in diameter.
Color: White pearls are most common, however, pink, gold, silver and many other colors are available--the black pearl is especially popular.
Shape: For necklaces and bracelets, spherical pearls are the most sought-after. Pearls, however, come in many shapes, including drop, button, oval, baroque and circled; these are great for broaches, earrings and rings.
Luster: Refers to the way light travels through the pearl and reflects back to the eye. Because pearls are round, the layers act like mirrors, making pearls appear to glow from within. If you look for the light spot on the pearl, the sharper the reflected images, the higher the luster grade.
Surface Quality: Like gemstones, few pearls are perfect; blemishes on a pearl can be spots, pits, scratches, etc. Obviously, the pearls with the fewest blemishes have the most suitors.
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