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.

Japanese Pearl Diver

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Japanese Pearl Diver's Deep Sea Diving Helmet, circa 1930

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Japanese Pearl Diver's deep sea diving helmet, by the Yokohama Diving Apparatus Company

Vintage 1920s Japanese Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Japanese Pearl Diver's Deep Sea Diving Helmet, circa 1930

H 15.5 in W 13.75 in D 15.5 in

Masami Teraoka Signed Lithographic Print

By Masami Teraoka

Located in Studio City, CA

just under the right hand side of the image. The work depicts a beautiful Japanese female pearl diver

Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Masami Teraoka Signed Lithographic Print

H 29 in W 23.25 in D 1 in

Vintage American Diving Mask

Located in New York, NY

the Japanese during WWII. The books Pearl Diver and Danger Is My Life chronicle his life of diving

20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage American Diving Mask

H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

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How can you tell if Japanese pearls are real?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
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.