Chalky luster

A term for defining bad luster in pearls. It usually indicates thin nacre, and you’d do better to buy imitation pearls with nice shine than real pearls with chalky luster.

November 9, 2009  Tags: imitation, shine  Posted in: Glossary   No Comments

Pearlessence

A substance of ground fish scales and lacquer used to make imitation pearls, or to coat low-quality pearls.

November 5, 2009  Tags: imitation, lacquer  Posted in: Glossary   No Comments

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