Tips to Test the Genuineness of Beads

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Tips to Test the Genuineness of Beads

Beads are increasingly being used to make fashionable and sophisticated jewelry. To ensure that the shine and lustre of the beads remain longer, it is important to use genuine beads only. Irrespective of whether you use dagger beads or chilli beads, using the best beads is vital for an enhanced look of your jewelry. However, with so many varieties of beads available, it is often quite hard to determine whether they are genuine or fake. If you are willing to test the genuineness of the jewelry-making beads, here are some helpful tips.  Sort the Beads In case you have brought a variety of beads for your jewelry-making projects, you must sort them first. Sort the beads according to their size, color, and shape. It will make it easier for you to test the genuineness of the beads. However, sorting may not be required when you have only one kind of bead.  Use a Magnifying Glass or Jeweler's Loupe When evaluating the genuineness of the beads, an ideal option is to make use of the Magnifying Glass or Jeweler's Loupe. It will enable you to determine whether there are any inclusions, blemishes, or scratches on the beads. Some beads may have a little inclusion. However, if you find a lot of scratches on the beads, it is a sign that they are not genuine. When you find the scratches, inform the beads store and get them replaced.  Test the Color of the Beads Most people use coloful beads for their jewelry projects to craft appealing and unique jewelry pieces. When using the coloful beads, it is important to test whether the colors are genuine or fake. To examine the color of the beads, all you will have to do is with a tissue or cotton. If you find color


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