If you do care about the nature of pearl color, you may try methods below to tell whether the pearls are dyed or not.

1. Buy from a trustworthy pearl supplier.

They will let you know if the pearls you are interested dyed or not. Different types of pearls have their own unique natural colors.

Genuine south sea pearl can be black (Tahitian pearls), white, beige and golden.? ShecyPearls is a reputable pearl supplier who provides a wide range of natural color south sea pearls.

Freshwater pearls can naturally be white, light pink, peach, lavender or beige.

Akoya pearls can naturally be white, beige or slightly pink.

2. Judging dyed pearl through the hole of pearls.

Before pearls are set in jewelry, they will be drilled. Look at the hole; if color appears only on the surface layer, this pearl is dyed.

3. There is also a damaging test to identify if a pearl is dyed or not ? testing the color of pearl powder. The powder of natural color pearl will be white no matter what color the pearl is; while the powder of dyed pearls has the same color as dyed pearls.

4. Dyed pearl could also be very expensive. This is especially remarkable for those top grade dyed pearl. These pearls normally have thick nacre, glaring luster and perfect surface. Dyeing technique must be tested again and again to make sure it is dependable because trial technique will probably destroy these pearls and cause big loss. This operation will add cost to dyed pearls.

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