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.

“If someone were to create ‘fake’ gold or silver ... plated piece will leave a dark mark. How to tell if pearls, diamonds, and gemstones are real Now that you’ve checked the metal ...

tiny weights are added inside each pearl to give the strand a heavier, more realistic feel. How to tell the difference between real and fake pearls Real pearls have slight imperfections ...