Make Stunning Mother Of Pearls Jewelry Collection
What Is Mother Of Pearl
Pearls are a classic piece of jewelry for every woman. It is the only jewelry that has withstand the changes of jewelry fashion, which in all its sense an ever changing world. Pearls can be likened to that little black dress that you have, it should always be part of a woman’s wardrobe.
But what are mother of pearls? These are iridescent layer of materials which form the shell lining of many mollusks. And it comes in several natural colors and is often bleached and dyed for decorative and jewelry making purposes.
These mollusks form irregularities that will come out as pearls in the simplest term. Oftentimes, these mollusks also form deformity on the lining making it each mother of pearl slightly different from each other. That is why each mother of pearl is considered a high-end find and should be well taken care of.
Mother Of Pearl Care
Like all organic jewelry, which originates from a living creature, plant, or organism; mother of pearls needs extra care. Mother of pearls should always be stored in clean, dry and cool place to prevent it from crack, and occasionally wipe wit with a damp cloth to maintain its luster. It is also best that you don’t use strong abrasives or alcohol in order to preserve its color.
And wear your mother of pearls regularly, mother of pearls love your bodies’ natural oils, as this will keep the mother of pearl in its perfect glow!
How To Tell If Pearls Are Real
There are several tests that you can do to know if you have genuine mother of pearls. One is the classic tooth test, you can feel a sandy or gritty like result when you rub it to your teeth and when it’s smooth, it probable is imitation.
Another is the friction test, you can rub two pearls against each other and you will have a powdery residue at the end and it also feels dicey. Like the tooth test, if it feels silky then it’s the counterpart.
The flaw test will determine an imitation pearl to be flawlessly perfect then it probably is artificial. And a matching test can also be done, look at the size, shape, luster and color, imitation to have perfect in all angles and color, but real pearls have variations in these elements. Size may slightly be different from the other pair or the luster may not be the same as the other.
It is important that you know the basics of these tests, to avoid buying counterfeits but pay a price equivalent to original mother of pearls.
How To Make Mother Of Pearls Jewelry
In an instructional guide on how to make mother of pearl jewelrya mother of pearl pendant made all the difference in the necklace. You can see that the mother of pearl pendant’s color is a lustrous silver and turquoise ensemble that made the necklace a stunning one.
Mother of Pearl Jewelry can also be made in the inlays of your favorite metal and surface that will blend well with the material. You just have to think of creative ways to incorporate your mother of pearl to your jewelry making ideas.
Now that you have the basic information on mother of pearls and how you can make a jewelry out of it, it’s time that you use those creative hands and eye for details so you can make your own set of mother of pearls costume jewelry collection.