The “Pearl” in Your Necklace Is Plastic: How to Spot a “Majorica” or Shell Pearl, The “Tooth Test” Never Fails.
December 6, 2025
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You bought a necklace that looks like pearls. It shines, it feels nice, and the clasp even looks fancy. But many “pearls” today are plastic,
“Smoked” Opals: The Deceptive Treatment That Turns a Worthless White Opal into an “Expensive” Black One, How to Spot It.
December 6, 2025
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Some opals are naturally black and command high prices because their dark body makes the play-of-color explode with contrast. Others are cheap white opals that