Is Nacre Thickness Important and Does it Affect Pricing?
As for price, it has to be affected by nacre thickness. It naturally will cost a farmer progressively more to culture pearls for 6 months, 1 year and 1 1/2 years. The additional cost must be passed on to the buyers. Often the effect of nacre thickness on price is linked to that of luster. Thicker nacre usually means higher luster, and both bring higher prices. Thickness of the nacre is one of the most important quality of a cultured pearl. It gives color, luster, and appearance. Pearls are among the softest of all gems, and normal body fluids, as well as contact with perfumes, hair sprays, and acids reduce nacre. A thinly coated pearl won’t last many years.
