Pearl quality (cultured): Just as diamonds have the four “C”s to tell you the stone’s quality, Pearls have the 7 Pearl Value Factors:
Size: |
measured in millimeters. With all the other factors being equal, larger is more expensive than smaller. |
| Shape: |
there are 3 categories: spherical (round); symmetrical (oval); baroque (irregular). |
| Colour: |
body colour or dominant colour of pearl and overtone, which is a more translucent colour, overlies the body colour. |
| Luster: |
this is the intensity of the light reflected off the Pearl’s surface; can range from excellent to fair. |
| Surface Quality: |
the visibility of blemishes or surface irregularities will affect the cost. |
| Nacre Quality: |
refers to the thickness of the surface surrounding the nucleus. |
| Matching: |
is the consistency of all the above factors, as well as the uniformity of strands. |
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