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How can you tell if Japanese pearls are real?

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How can you tell if Japanese pearls are real?
To tell if Japanese pearls are real, first feel their surfaces carefully. Cultured and natural pearls will be slightly gritty, while imitations will usually feel smooth. Next, look at the pearls side by side. Real pearls will show slight variations in shape and size. If your pearls look entirely uniform, they are less likely to be real. A certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can evaluate your pearls if you need further assistance. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of pearl jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
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18K White Gold 12.9mm South Sea Black Pearl Fine Latched Back Stud Earring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
The South Sea black pearl pair has very nice luster and has only little blemishes. They are a treat for eyes with decent size at almost 13mm each. The material the piece is made with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, White Gold

18K White Gold 10.7mm Tahiti Pearl & 0.30ct Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This brilliant 18k white gold ring is adorned with a rare and beautiful Tahiti pearl! The pearl is almost perfectly rounded and has only slight natural blemishes marks. The diameter ...
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20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

9ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst, Peridot & Seed Pearl Suffragette Pendent Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Pendant Necklace 9ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 This exquisite 9ct gold pendant necklace harks back to the Edwardian era and is a stunning representation of suffra...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold

18ct Gold, Emerald, Pearl & Diamond Cluster Ring, hallmarked Birmingham 1914
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cluster Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1914 This exquisite antique ring is crafted from 18ct yellow gold and showcases a stunning cluster design. At its hear...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

18ct Gold & Silver French Hallmarked, 1930s Diamond & Abalone Pearl Bug Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Bug Brooch 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver French Hallmarked Circa 1930 Step into the elegance of the 1930s with this extraordinary large fly brooch, a true testament to vintage...
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Mid-20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

18K Two Tone Gold 9.2mm White & Black Pearl & 0.12ct Diamond Stud Enhancer
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This earring enhancer can be used with any studs. The video shows how it is done. Please note: The diamond studs in the pictures and video is not included. White and greenish-black ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

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