subject: Pearl Engagement Rings-how To Determine Whether The Pearl Is Real [print this page] If you are planning to propose your girlfriend but do not want to go with traditional diamond engagement rings then you can buy pearl engagement rings for your lady. Pearl rings are the best alternative of diamond and are also best option for those couples who want to save money on their rings. It is one of the classiest rings.
But before buying your pearl rings you must make sure that the pearl which you are selecting for your ring is of good quality or not. And you can determine the quality of pearl with the help of tooth test. This test involves rubbing of pearl up and down your front tooth and with the help of this test you can determine whether your pearl is of good quality or not. Always remember by rubbing natural pearls against tooth you will feel rough whereas while rubbing imitation pearl you will feel smooth.
And if you will go through the process of how pearl is created then you will find it more interesting. When a small rock enters mussel or oyster then pearl is created. And then you will find that mussel is covered with an object known as nacre and then pearl is created. But always remember that the amount of nacre coating is dependent on the water composition, time which is taken inside to develop and it also depends on mollusk. And always remember that if the thickness of nacre increases durability and quality of pearl also increases.
But always remember that natural pearls are rare and hence they are more expensive compare to cultured pearls. But it is good to select natural pearls for your engagement ring because engagement rings are lifetime investment and are cherished by your lady forever. Hence this is the reason that most of the couples prefer selecting ring of good quality. Another way through which you can differentiate between pearls whether they are saltwater or freshwater is that saltwater is very rare and hence they are expensive.
Generally when we think of pearl rings the first thing which comes in our mind is white, small round beads. But you can find variety of colours, styles, types, designs, sizes and material in pearl rings. You can find green, large and tear-drop shape pearl for your ring. But before selecting the shape, size and material for your ring you must make sure that it suits the personality of your beloved.
One of the disadvantages of pearl engagement rings are that they are very delicate compare to other gemstones hence they need lot of care.
