How long is a temporary strand? How many pearls are on a strand?
Temporary strands are approximately 15 inches long. The number of pearls on a strand depends on the size of the pearls. Tiny pearls can have as many as 180 pearls on a strand, where as a very large 20mm pearl can have around 20 pearls on a strand.
What does it mean if a pearl is Cultured?
Natural pearls are formed when a foreign object appears in a mollusk. As a defense mechanism, the mollusk forms a beautiful pearl. Cultured pearls are basically the same. The only difference is that for cultured pearls a tiny material is physically placed into the mollusk to speed up the pearl making process.
How do I know if the pearls are genuine or fake?
The 1st method is a tooth test. Take the necklace and run one of the beads against the biting edge of one of your front teeth. If there is a gritty feeling it is possibly a real pearl. Compare the texture to that of a smooth bead, or a piece of plastic. Pearls are made up of concentric layers of nacre so they have a scaly texture and you can feel this with your teeth.
Another way to tell the difference besides the tooth test is to give the strand the luster test. Fake pearls only have a surface shine, but cultured pearls have a deep luster or glow that comes from within the pearl.
A last resort would be to just take it to a jewelry store and compare it to a strand of genuine pearls.
Temporary strands are approximately 15 inches long. The number of pearls on a strand depends on the size of the pearls. Tiny pearls can have as many as 180 pearls on a strand, where as a very large 20mm pearl can have around 20 pearls on a strand.
What does it mean if a pearl is Cultured?
Natural pearls are formed when a foreign object appears in a mollusk. As a defense mechanism, the mollusk forms a beautiful pearl. Cultured pearls are basically the same. The only difference is that for cultured pearls a tiny material is physically placed into the mollusk to speed up the pearl making process.
How do I know if the pearls are genuine or fake?
The 1st method is a tooth test. Take the necklace and run one of the beads against the biting edge of one of your front teeth. If there is a gritty feeling it is possibly a real pearl. Compare the texture to that of a smooth bead, or a piece of plastic. Pearls are made up of concentric layers of nacre so they have a scaly texture and you can feel this with your teeth.
Another way to tell the difference besides the tooth test is to give the strand the luster test. Fake pearls only have a surface shine, but cultured pearls have a deep luster or glow that comes from within the pearl.
A last resort would be to just take it to a jewelry store and compare it to a strand of genuine pearls.
How large the hole on your pearls is?
The standard size of the hole drilled on our pearls is 0.7mm. However we are able to drill holes larger than 0.7mm as a special order, you just need to specify your request in the comment field when checking out. We will get back to you with the price by email. Usually, the larger the hole is, the more expensive the extra fee will be.
The standard size of the hole drilled on our pearls is 0.7mm. However we are able to drill holes larger than 0.7mm as a special order, you just need to specify your request in the comment field when checking out. We will get back to you with the price by email. Usually, the larger the hole is, the more expensive the extra fee will be.
Does the length described for the product on the website include the clasp or not?
The length for the necklace or bracelet we described on the website includes the clasp. If you would like to get a longer one, please email us at support@dazzlingpearls.net or write down your special request in the comment field while checking out. For more detail information about necklace lengths, please check the pearls information FAQ.
What happens if one of my items is out-of-stock?
You will be contacted if there is any item out of stock, which is why we need your contact information. If you give us an unused or erroneous e-mail address, you will not receive the updated information. We usually send the order to you, not including the items that are out of stock. As soon as the next shipment comes in from the manufacturer, which usually takes about 7-10 days, we will send you the out-of-stock items with no additional shipping cost.
What is the largest size of freshwater pearls you provide?
The largest we have are 12-13mm.
The length for the necklace or bracelet we described on the website includes the clasp. If you would like to get a longer one, please email us at support@dazzlingpearls.net or write down your special request in the comment field while checking out. For more detail information about necklace lengths, please check the pearls information FAQ.
What happens if one of my items is out-of-stock?
You will be contacted if there is any item out of stock, which is why we need your contact information. If you give us an unused or erroneous e-mail address, you will not receive the updated information. We usually send the order to you, not including the items that are out of stock. As soon as the next shipment comes in from the manufacturer, which usually takes about 7-10 days, we will send you the out-of-stock items with no additional shipping cost.
What is the largest size of freshwater pearls you provide?
The largest we have are 12-13mm.