Considering six basic factors of cultured pearl value can help you to appreciate the material you are viewing, as well as give you a background for buying, selling or appraising this misunderstood gem.

The combination of all of these factors is what makes up the rarity and therefore the value of each cultured pearl.

When assessing the value of a cultured pearl you need to consider the following:

• SIZE
• ROUNDNESS
• CLEANLINESS
• NACRE THICKNESS
• LUSTER
• COLOR