Real VS Fake - POTW

GemGeek · Nov 15, 2015

Here is a quick comparison from my Graduate Gemologist training days. I took photos of just about everything that went under my microscope.

https://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/content.php?r=279-Real-VS-Fake-A-Close-Look-at-Typical-Pearls

Enjoy,
Blaire

pattye · Nov 16, 2015

Great suggestion about owning a loupe! It's almost like seeing another world looking at gems through a microscope!

Katbran · Nov 16, 2015

Good suggestion! Great photos - fake pearls are so good now ..

BWeaves · Nov 16, 2015

Thank you. The photos in my pearl books aren't as clear as your photos. Plus, I can blow them up better.

Tucs · Nov 16, 2015

Nice illustration, thank you!

Lady_Disdain · Nov 16, 2015

Thank you - very clear and educational photos.