Since ancient times, it is believed that pearls are a stone of love, which gives its owner not only prosperity, but also protects the house and family ties from failure and betrayal. This unique stone, extracted from the shells of molluscs, does not need correction, it is beautiful for its natural beauty. There are several ways to determine the origin of pearls - a natural gift or the work of a person.
Instructions
Step 1
Method of physical impact
Rub the two pearls together. You will see that the surface of natural pearls will not be damaged, perhaps only the smallest pollen will remain on the fingers. Under the mother-of-pearl layer, natural pearls have exactly the same layer, while artificial ones have glass or plastic. If you "bite" a natural pearl, it will resemble grains of sand. A natural pearl, when passed over glass, will leave a white, washable mark and will not scratch the surface.
Step 2
When falling on a hard surface, natural pearls bounce and jump high, like a tennis ball, in artificial pearls, this property is absent.
Step 3
Weight
Natural pearls are quite heavy. Take a natural pearl in one hand and an artificial pearl in the other. You will feel the difference.
Step 4
Tactile way
Natural pearls are always cold. Wear a natural pearl necklace in hot weather and you will feel the coolness of natural stones.
Step 5
Price
Naturally, natural pearls cannot be cheap. Sea pearls are more valuable than river pearls. The price of the product and the place of purchase also testify to its naturalness and quality.
Step 6
Durability
Natural pearls will never lose their luster, the pearl layer will not peel off, the pearl will always look like new.
Step 7
Heating method
Hold the faux pearls over the fire. It will begin to crack and melt in thirty seconds. After very strong heating, natural pearls can break off from natural pearls, exposing the inner layers.
Step 8
The thread holes of the cultured pearls are uneven and chipped. This is the first thing that experts pay attention to when determining the naturalness of a pearl.
Step 9
Shine with an ultraviolet lamp. Natural pearls will be blue, and cultured pearls will be green.
