Understanding Pearl Color:

Understanding Pearl Color:The color of the pearl ispearl) reflect the light through the many layers of
an important factor when grading a pearl. Thenacre.Many pearls are color treated this is used
pearl has overtone and body color. The pearloften with fresh water, akoya, and sometimes
comes in a variety of colors from white to black.Tahitian pearls. The color is infused by a
The pearl comes from a living creature thistreatment known as dying, putting the pearls to
contributes to the unique way the color of theirradiation. You can find out if a pearl is treated by
pearl developsBody color:The body color is thelooking down the drill hole you will be looking for
main color of the pearl. White, silver, gold, blue,concentrations of color which indicate the
green, cream, and even black. The body color ispresence of dye.Naturally black akoya, and fresh
determined by the type of oyster or mollusk thatwater pearls do not exist. If black pearls are
the pearl came from, the condition of the waters,offered of this variety they are always color
and sometimes the object that was put in thetreated.For any one who is looking for a classic,
oyster can all have an effect on the out come ofand elegant piece of jewelry pearls are a must
the pearl color. Certain oysters produce pearls ofhave jewelry stable that every women should
a certain color.Over Tones:Over tones are thehave at least one stand in her jewelry
translucent color over the top of the body color.collection.Kathy Abdel-Hak is co-owner of N.J.
These over tones alter the color of the pearlDiamonds located in Dearborn, MI. For more
some what. The over tone will also add depth,information on diamonds and colored gem stones
and glow to the pearl.Orient:Means the iridescentyou can vist or N.J.
colors witch glitter, the layers of nacre (mother of