How to Identify Real Pearls | Real Vs Fake Pearls

How can you tell if your pearl necklace is real or fake?
Can you tell the difference between plastic beads, Mallorca imitation pearls, and genuine pearls? This video compares imitation pearls and cultured pearls side-by-side to help you identify pearls.

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*TIMESTAMPS*
0:21 Fake Pearls: Plastic Beads
1:42 Cultured Pearls
2:20 Smashing a Fake Pearl with a Hammer
2:34 Mallorca Pearls (Majorica Pearls)
4:19 Freshwater Pearls
5:47 Where to Buy Pearls

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