The simplest way to tell if a pearl is natural or fake is to take the pearl and rub it against your teeth. “If the surface of the pearl feels grainy, then it is real,” explains Whitten.

but thousands of women still lust for the timeless elegance and glamour of pearls. But can you tell a top-of-the-line strand from a second-rate — or a just plain fake — one? Experts say most ...