Pearl SEIWA ueno okachimachi

Pearl Quality The Shape

Pearls are generally spherical in shape. Among them pearls come in various shapes. The closer the pearl is to a perfect circle, the higher the rating. However, there are various shapes such as distorted pearls called baroque pearls and drops. The products are designed and finished by making the most of the characteristics of the shape.

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Round
True circle. It is a round pearl with no Irregularities. The evaluation of pearl is higher.
Semi-round
It will be slightly more uneven than the round. Included in B Rank pearls
Drop
It is a pearl shaped like a drop. It is wonderful to process it into a pendant.
Baroque
Drop type with streaks. The etymology is said to be Portuguese, meaning “distorted pearls”
Button
It looks like a crushed button. The shape with a colon is very lovely.
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