Shells are also called "artificial pearls" or "artificial pearls". They are usually made of mother-of-pearl and other substances, rather than natural phenomena. The manufacturing process of shell beads usually includes implanting Fritillaria or another implant into the shell, and adding external stimuli for a certain period of time to make the shell naturally produce a smooth pearl outer layer.

Although shells are not natural pearls, they are usually similar to natural pearls in color, luster and appearance, and their prices are far lower than those of natural pearls. Therefore, they are widely used in jewelry, handicrafts, clothing accessories and other fields, and are a popular artificial pearl product.

Distinguish between shells and natural pearls;

1. Observe gloss:

The luster of natural pearls is softer and fuller than that of shells, because natural pearls are gradually formed in shells, so it is easier to present a unique soft luster.

2. Observe the shell texture:

During the formation of natural pearls, some unique textures or patterns will be left inside the shells. If shells are used, these naturally formed textures will not exist.

3. Observe with a mirror:

Put the pearl on the mirror and observe its surface through reflection. The reflection of natural pearls presents colorful pearls, while the reflection of artificial pearls presents relatively dim white light.

4. Use professional institutions to determine:

If you are not familiar with the identification of pearls, you can choose to take the jewelry to a professional institution for identification. These testing institutions have experienced jewelry experts and can be identified by means of mirrors, microscopes and X-rays.