Pearls of Wisdom: What to look for in a Pearl
Pearl Paradise CEO, Jeremy Shepherd gives Westside Today readers two important tips to look for when shopping for perarls.
By Amy Sommer | July 17, 2009
1. Luster; “it’s the most important quality for a pearl, regardless of what kind of pearl it is.” Luster, Shepherd went on to explain is “a measure of the quantity and quality of light reflected from a pearl.”
2. Surface quality. “The less natural blemishes—pits, cracks, rings and scratches—the better,” says Shepherd.
I could say that for myself and lots of other things too—and Shepherd graciously listened to my list as I did so during our chat. The man is as elegant as his jewelry.
