SELECTING PEARLS WITH CONFIDENCE
Choosing Pearls for Different Designs
For Classic Jewellery
Look for high lustre, round shapes, and well-matched colours. Akoya pearls are often the preferred choice for timeless necklaces and earrings.
For Luxury Statement Pieces
Large White South Sea pearls offer exceptional size, rarity, and elegance.
For Contemporary Jewellery
Tahitian and Keshi pearls provide unique colours, shapes, and individuality.
For Everyday Wear
Choose pearls with excellent lustre and good surface quality that suit both style and budget.
Helpful tips for examining pearls:
Place pearls on a neutral white surface or directly on your skin to assess.
Take note of the colour, shape and size of the pearls and how rare they may be.
Lighting is Key: Examine pearls under natural light.
Observe how light reflects off the surface to identify lustre.
Rotate pearls to inspect the surface for imperfections.
For strands compare how well individual pearls match in lustre, colour, shape, size and blemishes.
Assess the consistency and quality of drilling and stringing in a strand.
If possible, compare the pearls alongside other strands of similar type to evaluate their lustre and colour.
Expert Advice Matters
The quality and value of pearls can vary significantly, even among pearls that appear similar at first glance. Experience plays an important role in identifying the subtle differences that separate an exceptional pearl from an average one.
At Devino, we draw on decades of pearl expertise to help jewellers, designers, and retailers select pearls with confidence. Whether you require matched pairs, strands, loose pearls, or something rare and unique, our team can help you find the right pearls for your business.
The Final Rule
While quality factors provide a useful guide, your eye remains the most important judge. The finest pearl is one that combines beauty, quality, and character, creating a piece of jewellery that will be treasured for years to come.
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