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"The ancients – awed by the mystery of lustrous gems being created inside living organisms – thought pearls were gifts from the gods."
Use the "Tooth Test" to Spot the Fake
There are some fine imitations today that can be very convincing. Some have actually been mistaken for fine cultured pearls. An easy, reliable test in most cases is the "tooth test". Run the pearl gently along the edge of your teeth (the upper teeth are more sensitive, and also be aware that the test won't work with false teeth). The genuine pearl will have a mildly abrasive or gritty feel (think of the gritty feeling of sand at the seaside - real pearls come from the sea), while the imitation will be slippery smooth.
Try this test may be unreliable for amateurs when applied to the imitation "Majorica" pears, however.
Our products are genuine cultured pearls and each piece carries authenticity card.
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