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  Popular Pearl Questions and AnswersEver wondered how to tell a real pearl from a fake? Or are you looking for the best way to care for your pearls? Get the answers to your most pressing pearl questions below: Finding Pearls Can I find a pearl in my next dish of oysters on the half shell? Pearl Formation Do pearls really form from a grain of sand? How long does it take an oyster to form a pearl? Natural vs. Cultured Are cultured pearls “real” pearls? Are natural pearls rare? Recognizing Fakes How can I tell a real pearl from an artificial pearl? Pearl Colors What gives pearls their different colors? Can you tell which mollusk produced a pearl just by looking at it? Cosmetic & Medicinal Uses Do pearls have any cosmetic or medicinal uses? Pearl Care Will wearing my pearls while I sleep enhance their luster? How should I care for my pearls? For more information about Pearls visit The American Museum of Natural History's website. |
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