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How can I tell if a pearl is real?

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How can I tell if a pearl is real?
To tell if a pearl is real, examine it closely. Genuine pearls are reflective and lustrous, while fakes won't have reflective properties. A real pearl will be cool to the touch and warm up when worn. One test is the "tooth test," where you rub the pearl against your front teeth. If the texture is slightly rough, then it's a genuine pearl. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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SEED PEARLS 1920 Art Deco Antique Stations Chain Necklace With Platinum Wires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco necklace chain with seed pearls. This is a very delicate necklace chain, created in America during the art deco period, back in the 1920's. The chain has been carefully ...
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Platinum

Rare Tiffany & Co. Hardwear White Freshwater Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Link Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co Hardwear White Freshwater Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Link Pendant Necklace. Beautiful and rare freshwater pearl link necklace from the Tiffany & Co Hardwear line. Tiff...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany and Co Pearl and Diamond necklace/Brooch With Earrings.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This absolute stunner Tiffany and Co pearl and diamond Necklace /brooch with earrings beautifully hand crafted in 18 karat gold and platinum with Tiffany & co stamp on necklace and ...
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Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Platinum Cultured Pearl Lattice Necklace w/ Original Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This original Tiffany's necklace features a flexible, delicate lattice design, comprising of fifty-five cultured pearls, measuring approximately 4.35 to 3.50mm., each larger pearl su...
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Mid-20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl and Diamond Pendant 16" Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G Color - VS Clarity - 2.85mm - 0.08ct (approx.) (1) Genuine Cultured Akoya Pearl - Round Button Shape -...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. South Sea Golden Yellow Pearl & Natural Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. South Sea Golden Yellow Pearl & Natural Diamond Pendant Drop Necklace Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 2.94 grams Diamond: 0.17 carat round F VS natural diamond Pearl: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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