At GIL Pearl, our philosophy is simple: we strictly use genuine freshwater pearls because nothing else carries that same effortless, natural glow. But in a market flooded with flawless-looking artificial pearls, how can you be sure your jewelry is crafted from nature?
Here are four simple ways to know what you are holding:
1. The Temperature Test:
Genuine Pearls Crafted from nature, are cool to the touch. When you first put them on, they take a few moments to warm up and comfortably match your body's temperature. Artificial Pearls will typically feel room-temperature right away, lacking that initial refreshing coolness.
2. The Texture Test:
If you gently rub two real pearls together, they will not glide perfectly. You will feel a slight, gritty friction. This is the natural nacre-the organic material that gives the pearl its signature soft glow. Factory-made artificial pearls are coated to be completely smooth and will slip past each other without any resistance.
3. The Shape Test:
Perfectly Imperfect Genuine Pearls: Because our freshwater pearls are organic, no two are exactly alike. You will notice beautiful, subtle variations in shape, texture, and size. We celebrate these irregular forms as proof of authenticity and natural beauty. Artificial Pearls are mass-produced to be flawlessly round and completely identical to one another, which often gives them a rigid, unnatural look.
4. The Weight & Drape Test:
A Premium Presence Genuine Pearls : Authentic freshwater pearls have a subtle, comforting weight to them. Whether you wear them with your favorite jeans or a summer dress, they drape beautifully and feel substantial. Artificial Pearl soften feel hollow or overly light, lacking the premium feeling of a real gem.
At Gil pearls the Perfectly Imperfect of nature is our choice.