Pearl Jewelry Myths — Busted
Care & Trust · July 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Pearls attract more myths than almost any gem. Some are harmless, some send you overpaying, and a few can even damage your pearls. Here are the most common pearl jewelry myths — and the facts behind them.
Myth 1: 'The tooth test is infallible'
False. The grit of a real pearl is a good screening test, but some coated fakes mimic it. Certification, not the tooth test, is the real proof.
Myth 2: 'Real pearls are always round'
False. Round pearls are the rarest and most valuable, but baroque, rice, drop, and button pearls are all genuine — shape is a style choice, not a quality test.
Myth 3: 'Pearls are indestructible'
False. Pearls are soft and organic — they can be scratched, dulled, and damaged by chemicals, water, and heat. Gentle care is essential.
Myth 4: 'Freshwater pearls aren't real pearls'
False. Freshwater pearls are 100% genuine pearls grown in mussels — the water type describes origin, not authenticity.
Myth 5: 'Cheap pearls must be fake'
False. Cultured freshwater pearls are affordable because farming is efficient — genuine pearls can cost as little as Nrs 999 without being imitation.
The one truth that matters
Buy certified pearls from a transparent seller with hallmarking and COD. At D Royals, every piece is genuine, certified, and delivered with cash on delivery across Nepal.
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