Bridal Pearls - Basic Criteria
Here’s an overview of the six basic criteria to determine the quality and value of a pearl:Nacre – nacre is the thickness of coating that a pearl oyster produces to cover the pearl’s nucleus; it is the key to how long pearls last. You should look for pearls and bridal pearls with nacre thickness of over 0.4mm.Luster and Surface – luster is the amount of light reflected from the pearl’s surface. A strand of pearls with high luster, mirror finish and clean surfaces is most desirable and valuable.Color – consider buying a wedding pearl whose color will complement your clothing and your skin tone.Size – pearls that are larger than 7mm varies greatly. People usually buy the largest pearls they can afford.Shape – round pearls are most desirable and valuable.Matching – for a pearl necklace or bracelet, matching refers to the ways in which all of the pearls are similar.