If you’re thinking about buying pearl jewellery, one of the first questions you may ask is:
“Are these pearls real?”
With so many pearl-like materials available today, it can be difficult to know what you’re actually buying. The good news is that there are several things you can look at to help distinguish genuine pearls from imitation ones.
At JYNJU, we work with genuine freshwater and saltwater pearls, including Akoya, Tahitian and South Sea pearls.
First: What Does “Real Pearl” Actually Mean?
A common misconception is that a “real pearl” must be a natural pearl. In fact, cultured pearls are real pearls too. Both natural and cultured pearls are formed by a mollusc. The main difference is how the process begins.