5. Color

　　There are two main colors of South Sea Pearls - white and golden. When making this choice, think about which colors will look best on you. Pearls Track Lighting Suppliers are unique as they do reflect ambient light in the most flattering way. As a result, they will flatter you.

　　Some skin, hair and eye color combinations will favor one color over another. To choose, hold the pearls up by your face and look in a mirror. Switch between the colors to see which best complements you.

　　Also, pearl color can vary under different lighting sources. Florescent light, shaded light and an overcast sky tend to intensify blues. Incandescent and both the rising or setting sun, intensify oranges, reds and yellows. For the truest color, look at your pearls in sunlight at about midday. If you are indoors, move the pearls from one type of light source to another.

　　Golden South Sea cultured pearls command a higher value. When investing in Golden South Sea pearls, look for deep color saturation. Lighter shades often described as vanilla, light honey, champagne and light gold can of lesser value.

　　6. Size

　　The size of the pearls also effect value. A larger pearl with similar other value factors will be more valuable than a smaller one. However, there is a size range where values increase exponentially. South Sea pearls average between 12mm to 13mm. As a result, pearls at or under that size range are more readily available. When the size range increases to 13mm to 14m and subsequent 14mm to 15mm and greater than 16mm ranges, the value increases dramatically. Pearls larger than 20mm are very rare.

　　Where To Buy?

　　Very few strands with very high ratings in all the above value factors are regularly available on the fine jewelry market. As a result, be ready to research and shop around. I personally like online stores as they tend to have less overhead expenses passed on to you, the customer. This often results in lower prices. However, it is very helpful to see and touch real strands as well.

　　Here are a few factors to look for when choosing where to buy to buy your pearls

　　A. Friendly and knowledgeable staff

　　B. Good and varied selection of pearls

　　C. Excellent return policy - Minimum of 30 days for a full refund