FAQ's Related to Pearl Stone
1. What is the difference between natural and cultured Pearls?
Natural Pearls are a gift given by nature itself without any human intervention. They are born in deep seas in the mollusk. Whereas, cultured pearls are also considered to be pure and natural but with the help of science and human intervention. These pearls are originated in an environment that looks like the environment in which the natural pearls are born. A seed is injected in the mother of the pearl, so if there is a seed inside the pearl then that is a cultured pearl. Natural pearls are formed by the concentric layers of the mother of the pearl. there is no seed inside the natural pearl. Cultured pearls are not fake or synthetic.
2. Which zodiac sign can wear Pearls?
Pearl can be worn by Cancer, Pisces & Scorpion Ascendants.
3. How to identify whether the Pearl is real or not?
Fake Pearls are usually perfectly round in shape and are flawless. However, the only way to identify whether the pearl is original or not is by consulting a good certified Gemmologist or through a lab test. If the pearl passes the endoscope test (fluorescence test), radiography, lauegram, and lucidoscope tests then it is a natural pearl.
4. On which hand one should adorn Pearl?
Pearl should always be worn on the little finger of the working hand or can also wear it in a pendant, a bracelet, and earrings.
5. Which color is considered to be the best in Pearls?
Pearls which are white with a light tint of cream to goldenish color are considered to be the best ones. However, the next best alternative is cream color.
6. Which Pearls are considered to the most expensive?
Basra pearls are termed the most exclusive and expensive pearls in the world because they are very rare in nature, the river (Khadi) where the Basra pearls were found has been destroyed because of the oiling activities.
7. How can I take care of my pearls?
It is recommended to clean pearls with a damp soft cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals like perfumes, creams, lotions, and sanitizers on your pearls. You should always adorn them after applying these products.
8. What is Nacre?
Nacre is known as mother of Pearls. It is an composite material that is produced by mollusc as the inner most layer of the shell. Pearls are made up of nacre.
9. Is there any specific shape of a natural pearl?
No, there is no specific shape of a natural pearl. Fake pearls may have a perfect round shape but natural pearls are rarely found in perfect round shape. Natural Pearls are of irregular shape and this is considered to be one of the signs that the pearl is natural.
10. What Factors Determine the Price of a Pearl?
Factors that determine the price of a Pearl are its Shape, Luster, Colour, Weight, Treatment, Formation, and Astrological aspect. Even a slight variation in these factors may affect the price of a pearl.
11. Why I should Wear a Pearl?
The reasons why one should consider wearing a pearl are:
- If suggested by a good certified astrologer
- Is a symbol of love
- Brings peace and calmness in the wearer's life
- Enhances the beauty
12. Which metal is considered best for pearl?
Silver and white gold should be the first choice to make any pearl jewelry. Yellow gold, gold cap with silver, and gold colette with silver can also be considered.
13. When to wear a Pearl for maximum benefits?
The best time to wear a pearl is on Monday between 7:00 AM to 7:15 AM or 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM or 10:40 PM to 11:30 PM.
14. What is the price of a Pearl Gemstone?
The price range starts from INR 600 to INR 15000 ($8/- to $180/-) per carat depending upon its Shape, Luster, Sheen, Colour, Weight, Treatment, Formation, and Astrological benefits.
15. Can we wear a small size Pearl for astrological purposes?
Yes, if the Pearl is a high-quality one, then one can consider wearing a less-carat weight (small size) Pearl. But if you want a bigger one, then there is no limit. For instance, if anyone has suggested you wear a 5-carat Pearl, and you have a budget of ₹50,000/-, then rather than going for a normal quality Pearl of 5 carats in ₹50,000/-, you can wear a less carat weight Pearl of high-quality in this budget. Good mineral compound matters more than the weight and size of a gemstone.