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How can you tell if a pearl bracelet is real?

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How can you tell if a pearl bracelet is real?
To tell if a pearl bracelet is real, consider its appearance and feel. Whether uncultured or cultured, real pearls are naturally derived from mollusks. No two are ever completely identical in shape, color and size. As a result, a real pearl bracelet will show off small variations from pearl to pearl. In addition, genuine pearls have a slightly rough or gritty texture. A bracelet with perfectly smooth and uniform pearls is unlikely to be real. If you'd like an expert opinion on your bracelet, take it to an experienced jeweler or certified appraiser. Explore an assortment of pearl bracelets on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
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Vintage Southwestern Sterling Malachite Mother of Pearl Cuff Bracelet 6 Inches
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful Southwestern cuff bracelet is sterling silver with alternating malachite and mother of pearl stones. This bracelet measures 11/16 of an inch wide. It has an inner cir...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Malachite, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1950 s Rhinestone Bracelet 1950 s Pearl and black rhinestone bracelet
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This spectacular 1950's bracelet, on a gold toned metal base, is a sparkling piece to add to your jewellery collection. The central brushed gold metal trailing leaf design, is set ...
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Vintage 1950s Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Mixed Metal

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Curb Bracelet Turquoise and Pearl, Heart Padlock
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise & Pearl Curb Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1900 Introducing an exquisite 9ct rose gold Edwardian bracelet that exudes timeless elegance. This stunning piece featu...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Marina J. Emerald Encrusted Vintage Watch with Woven Pearls and 14k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous reworking of antique jewelry by Marina J. This One of A Kind piece features a Vintage solid 14k White Gold working Bulova watch, stamped 14k on its back. The manual dial wat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Pearl, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Baroque Pearl Figural Duck Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold & pearl charm for a charm bracelet. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a duck with two wings fashioned from baroque pearls. Each wings is mounted on a pi...
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20th Century Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Timeless White Pearl Halo Bracelet In 18ct Gold Vermeil
Located in London, GB
Thread by hand in our London studio, this pearl bracelet will slip seamlessly into your collection of style staples. The modern mix of lustrous white freshwater pearls and radiant go...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Vermeil

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