Pearl Jewellery | The 5 Factors to Buying Pearls

Forum Jewellers

4.7

Based on 83 reviews

Jay Allen

18:54 05 Feb 20

Picked up an engagement ring Amazing staff so helpful thankyou guys

Delia Lothian

13:52 22 Dec 19

Staff were friendly and helpful. Alteration to my watch strap was done a day quicker than expected.

Amelia Starkey

21:39 04 Nov 19

Having been visiting this place since I was a little girl. I love the staff here and everything about it.

Megan Jones

11:34 19 Sep 19

Extremely friendly, helpful,efficient and very professional staff. High quality service. Work completed to an extremely... high standard. Highly recommended.read more

Craig Shepherd

13:57 05 Sep 19

Lovely place to go, nice and clean inside with welcoming staff.

Kim Day

13:26 10 Jun 19

Forum Jewellers stock really lovely jewellery. Some very expensive to the not so expensive. A wide range to choose from... and they do repairs. Staff are extremely helpful.read more

Dave Eate

09:40 13 Dec 18

Although I am wheelchair bound I was able to get over the entrance step as they have a ramp. Once inside the staff were... very helpful, bringing many different pieces of jewelry to look at. There was no pressure to buy and the staff were very patient with me.the jewelry shown was beautiful though not cheap.read more

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Pearls by Forum Jewellers

The 5 factors when choosing pearl jewellery.

The most valuable pearls occur spontaneously in the wild, but are extremely rare.

Pearl Shape

The pearl shapes are referred to as round, semi-round, semi-baroque (slightly irregular) and baroque (irregular). In general, the more spherical the pearl, the higher the value.

Pearl Colour

Pearls are available in a variety of colours and tones ranging through pink, white, cream-pink, cream-gold, grey and black. The colour of the final product is determined by nature without the influence of man. Choose the one that complements your skin tone. Generally whites and pinks suit paler complexions whilst creams and cream-pinks the darker complexions

Pearl Surface Purity

This term refers to the absence of blemishes and marks on the surface of the pearls using the naked eye.

Pearl Size

Pearls are available in a variety of sizes from 3-10mm.

Pearl Lustre

Lustre is what gives pearls their beauty and shimmering iridescence. This is the bright yet deep-seated sheen on the surface created through the reflections and refractions of millions of microscopic layers of nacre. In general the thicker the coating the better the lustre.