How should pearls be listed?

Article Number: 566
Created On: 2012-01-04 1:05 PM
Author: Administrator [joel@rubylane.com]

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The word Pearl, when used without a qualifying word, such as,cultured or simulated, indicates a natural pearl. Only natural saltwater or freshwater pearls that have been properly identified may be called Pearls without qualifying terms.

Cultured should be used as a qualifying term for any cultured saltwater or freshwater pearl.

Pearls that are simulated can be identified with the qualifier: simulated, imitation, or artificial.

For example:

• A costume jewelry gold tone brooch with simulated pearls could be titled: Gold Tone Imitation Pearl Brooch.
• Cultured Pearls must be properly designated. An 18 inch strand of cultured of pearls with 14kt gold clasp should be titled: Cultured Pearl Necklace with 14kt Gold Clasp - 18 inch Strand
• A bracelet containing freshwater pearls that are cultured should be described as: Freshwater Cultured Pearl Bracelet.

Dyed, Irradiated or otherwise color-treated pearls must also be identified as such in the description.

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