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The easiest way to tell if a pearl is fake is right in the name. If the name includes man-made, faux, simulated, glass, etc then it is fake.
However, there is a simple test one can perform on a pearl to determine whether or not a pearl is real or fake. It is called the tooth test. Rub the pearl against the biting edge of your front tooth. If the pearl has grainy or gritty feeling, it is likely real. If it is smooth, it is fake. You will want to have something to compare it to, like a piece of plastic and should not rub too hard in case you damage either your tooth or the pearl.
The reason that a real pearl will feel rough against your tooth is because pearls are composed of aragonite platelets that are stacked upon each other like bricks. This creates miniature edges and grooves on a pearl's surface. Under a microscope, these appear similar to a fingerprint. This is what you can feel when rubbing a pearl on your tooth.
Other than that, you can take your pearl to a professional for advice.
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The best way to tell if your pearl jewelry is real is to take the pearls to a jewelry appraiser. The appraiser will look for qualities such as luster and shine.
How can you tell if the pearl is real on your new pearl bracelet?
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There are a few ways to tell whether a pearl is real or not. One effective way to hold the pearls under a bright light and look at the color. It the colors on the pearl all equally match, it is most likely fake. If the pearls show a variation of color, they are most likely real.
How do I tell if I have a fake pearl necklace?
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What is a wooden pearl?
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What is a antonym for artificial?
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