Real Pearls vs. Fake Pearls

Real Pearls vs. Fake Pearls

by Underwoods Fine Jewelers in The Underwoods Journal

Pearls are so amazing because they are produced by a living creature - an oyster. Most of the pearls we see today are cultured which means that they are produced by oysters on an oyster farm. be7685026070406a215779b242f1aa2e_M        

How can you tell if it's fake? That task is left up to certified gemologists because most of us would never be able to tell for sure. At Underwoods we pride ourselves on having the highest quality inventory. We only sell the best gems and pearls and provide the best for our customers.

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