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Buying pearls

Buying pearls

Posted by Anna Draeger  ·  May 13, 2008
Q I have been attending gem and jewelry shows for a while, and it is really hard for me to buy pearls. I always find myself wondering what is fake or just low quality. Often strands of pearls look the same, but the price points are starkly different. How does a beader buy the best pearls and know she is getting quality? Andrea L. Dono Falls Church, VA A That is a really good question, Andrea. There are several things to consider when buying pearls...
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