How to Identify Real Pearls | Real Vs Fake Pearls

How can you tell if your pearl necklace is real or fake?
Can you tell the difference between plastic beads, Mallorca imitation pearls, and genuine pearls? This video compares imitation pearls and cultured pearls side-by-side to help you identify pearls.

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0:21 Fake Pearls: Plastic Beads
1:42 Cultured Pearls
2:20 Smashing a Fake Pearl with a Hammer
2:34 Mallorca Pearls (Majorica Pearls)
4:19 Freshwater Pearls
5:47 Where to Buy Pearls

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[JewelsoftheTrade]

Thank you for watching my video about identifying pearls! What gemmy topic should I talk about in my next video?

[twkidM]

I always tell people not to do the teeth test. You can rub the two ends of the pearl necklace together to get the same effect. Sandpaper feel means it's real, smooth and slides right off = fake. Also real pearls when rubbed together will give off some residue like powder, but they wipe right off and doesn't leave scratches. -Eric (jhj/agta)

[DouglasMcLaurin]

Loved the video Jordan! This is a subject that is often not discussed, and it really should!

[f_bina]

Even though I won't be buying pearls in near time, thank you for the very informative and useful video! It's good to learn how to tell the real and the fake ones ❤❤❤

[ShaunaMarieSings]

Excellent video, Jordan...I spotted the real pearls immediately...I love them! 💗💗💗

[moonbeam-xj]

Love the pearl videos! Can you make a video about pearl overtone vs orient vs body color? I get so confused about the three and I would love to see an informational video about that.

[MikeStubbs-nihs]

What about size, I found some that fit thrown away in a move out and the pearls are larger than the 1s you were talking about.

[JamieBeeReseller]

Great information on Pearls!
Enjoyed learning!

[hunterphan]

Please consider making more videos on pearls. TIA

[Miguel-xl]

I had (16) 10mm and 8mm Cortez black pearls and
Jewelry Experts said they were fake!
So i went to Jewelry District in downtown and sold them for 22 k 🤑

And there's A lot more where they came from I'm expecting (10) 20mm pearls
Have to wait 11 more months fully developed

[VirginiaLindayao]

I have pearl but not same size, if you carry is heavy 58 pcs. The form like shells.

[Iputtsonn]

So i know the pearls are real when they hit the griddy on my teeth

[Edward-ydzr]

Soak the pearl in vinegar. If it turned brownish, it is fake. . . The vinegar, that is.

[NunYa-ke]

I should have my pearl necklaces valued

[ShaneShane]

I think i found A string of pearls ... do you want it ? Let me know ! Shane langley