Pearls Basics: Learn Pearl Types and Spot Imitations

Appreciate the varieties and formation of pearls in jewelry. Learn quick tests to identify genuine and imitation pearls

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Pearls Basics: Learn Pearl Types and Spot Imitations

What You Will Learn!

Understand what pearls are, their origins and the general formation time and process.
Explore the different species of pearls. Explore pearl types in terms of their location, colour, shades, shapes, sizes and grades.
Compare subtle characteristic differences between freshwater pearls, cultured pearls and saltwater pearls.
Study how freshwater pearls, saltwater pearls and cultured pearls are formed and why they are worth so much.
Learn the by-product of pearl culturing, their formation and their similar properties with cultured pearls.
Investigate some rare types of pearls like conch and melo and learn to distinguish how they differ from the general formation process.
Understand how imitation pearls are produced and learn quick tests to distinguish real and imitations pearls.

Description

Continuing from previous JDMIS’ Gemmology Basics, learn the insightful lesson on Pearls, the highly sought organic gem. This introductory course is specially arranged for beginners by expert Tanja Sadow, Dean of the Jewellery Design and Management International School, the only educational institution in Singapore specializing in the jewellery arts.

How much do you know about pearls? Pearls are a natural, organic, environmentally-sustaining and virtually-renewable gem. They come in all shapes and colours, play well with other gems, metals and materials, and can be quite affordable compared to gemstones. Do you know that pearls are quite special because they do not require any special polishing or cutting to optimize their iridescent and lustrous beauty? Its subtle allure of its shine and luminescence had fascinated mankind since 4200 BC and this timeless beauty still does today. These goodness from pearls are what make them a staple in the luxury jewelry market.

Gain useful insights about how pearls are formed in general. Appreciate the origins and the formation of diverse types of pearls grown naturally or cultured by man. Learn the characteristic differences of the pearls available in the market and pick up a quick trick from Tanja how to spot imitation pearls from genuine ones swiftly without breaking the bank. Whether you are a gemstone dealer, jewelry collector, or jewellery designer, you can benefit greatly from the indispensable knowledge learnt.

This learning covers the foundational knowledge of pearls: the origins and its history, formation process, sources, different species, characteristics and quick test.