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 Recognizing Fakes How can I tell a real pearl from an artificial pearl? Here’s a traditional test—just rub the pearl gently across your teeth. A real pearl will feel gritty, but an artificial pearl will feel smooth and slippery. Remember, cultured pearls are real pearls, so they, too, will feel gritty. This test works only on glass beads made to look like real pearls. Rubbed against the teeth, modern “shell pearl” imitations feel just like real ones. back to Fun Facts |
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