Pearl Nacre – The iridescent internal layer
Friday, September 19th, 2008
Pearl Nacre – The iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell. It is a natural substance oyster secretes to protect its sensitive flesh. Thicker layer commands more value because of its greater luster depth.
Pearl Color- Surface color or body color – Most irradiated or dyed pearls have surface colors. The natural pearl colors are white, black, champagne, green, gray, aqua and gold. Again within each category there are common overtones.
Pearl Size – Pearls are commonly measured in millimeters (mm) in their diameter. Large size pearls carry higher prices. Even 1 mm makes the difference.
Pearl Surface – If outer surface is very clean and have very few blemishes such pearls carry higher value.
Pearl Shape – The perfect round shape always have higher pearl values but near round or off round are very much common and sold everyday. Some other shapes are potato shape; drop tear shapes, pear shapes and irregular baroque shape pearls and coin shapes etc.
As you may have noticed, freshwater pearl jewelry is less expensive. And you know the Akoya pearl is more expensive….
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