Can you break a real pearl?
Can you break a real pearl? They won’t shatter easily, but at the same time, you can’t treat them carelessly and expect them to remain undamaged. They might chip or break if they’re not handled fairly gently. As organic gems, cultured pearls are part water. Maintaining that moisture is one key to cultured pearl stability.
What are fake pearls called?
Fake pearls are also called “faux”, “costume” or “imitation”. They can be made of glass, plastic, or fish-scale imitations. For example, “majorica pearls” are a form of fake pearls. There is nothing in them that rightly allow them to be called pearls.
Is there sand inside a pearl?
Despite what many people may think, pearls aren’t the result of an errant speck of sand weaseling its way inside the shell of an unsuspecting mollusk. In fact, sand (which is common in the aquatic environments where mollusks live) isn’t involved at all.
Can pearls get wet?
If possible, store them wrapped in a soft cloth or in a soft-lined container, pouch, or jewelry box, but not in an airtight container because the pearls need to “breathe”. It is strongly recommended not to get your pearls wet by either showering or swimming (ocean, swimming pool or Jacuzzi hot tubs).
