Pearl or Not

[Water Gal Pal]

Hi, This is Wanda from Kellyco or Water Gal Pal. I am curious to know if anyone out there knows how to test to see if a pearl is real or not. I will be waiting for your responses. Thanks and as alway happy huntin' Call me at Kellyco and let me know if you need anything.

 

[turtlefoot13]

This site has some good testing info. Hope for the "real deal" for you.

http://www.jsbeads.com/Fresh-Water-Pearls/fwp-Fake.asp

Doug

 

[elkman13]

Over the teeth is how I tell.

 

[godisnum1]

I've always heard that if it's gritty when you rub a pearl against your teeth, it's real. If it's smooth, it's fake.

Bran <><

 

[Woodland Detectors]

I've always heard that if it's gritty when you rub a pearl, it's real. If it's smooth, it's fake.

Bran <><

Me too bran.

 

[frank]

Place the pearl against your tooth and rub it if it feels gritty it is a real natural pearl if it feels smooth if it does not than it is a composite.