Pearls set into antique and vintage jewelry come in all shapes and sizes, and some of the same terms are used to describe those used in both fine and costume jewelry. Learn how to identify natural and cultured examples along with a number of other pearls and pearl-like substances. Baroque pearls are asymmetrical in shape and uneven in texture, as opposed to forming a perfectly smooth sphere. In the late s and early s, jewelers often fashioned entire brooches or pendants around a single, large baroque pearl, using it to suggest a fantastically creature's head or body. Less expensive costume jewelry versions were also made from plastic and are very light in weight. The brooch shown here features a blister pearl used as the centerpiece of an Art Nouveau brooch surrounded by enameling and diamond accents.
According to an article published by The Pearl Market, most inherited pearls turn out to be imitations because in past generations most people couldn't afford to buy real pearls. In addition, most vintage pearls aren't worth a lot of money even if they are real. The nacre, or luster, of pearls can wear off if they've been worn or handled for several decades and advances in the technology of culturing pearls means that pearls being produced today may be much more desirable than those produced a few decades ago. However, some vintage pearls have maintained their value and there are a few simple ways to determine their quality. Measure your pearls. If you know the era your pearls are from, measuring them can help determine if they are real or fake.
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From your everyday jewelry to unique pieces you only where on special occasions, chances are, all of your jewelry could use a good polish. Lotion , soaps, and everyday dust and dirt are just a few things that can clog jewelry settings and make stones, chains and pearls appear dull and lifeless. The good news is you can clean your jewelry at home — and it's easier than you might think. Here, the experts at the Good Housekeeping Cleaning Lab explain exactly how to shine up all the jewelry in your box so you can keep it looking beautiful longer.
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