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Are there any such things as flawless pearl beads?

Flawed Pearls

Pearls can display a variety of flaws, and that's the last thing your buyer wants showcased in their finished pearl necklace. No pearl is absolutely perfect, but the biggest flaws to watch for in wholesale pearl beads are pieces of nacre that are missing from the surface of the bead. This is a deal breaker when purchasing pearl beads. Other flaws are not so important to most pearl buyers and graders. In fact, even "flawless" pearls rated by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) include some types of flaws, but many are not discernable to the naked eye. If pearls are advertised as "flawless," don't be so sure!

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