Replicas
You can also consider purchasing replicas. Replica stones can be a bit hard to compare from a distance, especially if you are wearing them. The average eye won't be able to notice the differences in the characteristics of a particular stone. If you have chosen a particular piece but you are on a tight budget, you can acquire a similar piece with fair and inexpensive materials at a very reasonable price that is still appealing to the eye.
Ask For a Discount
If you are a confident buyer, do not hesitate to ask for a discount in pearls a store, especially if you are planning to buy several pieces. Purchasing in quantity gives the owner ample room to give a bit more of a discount. You have to remember that stores typically offer jewelry at retail prices that are as much as a 400-800% mark up of their original cost. Try to bargain down from the original price. It is recommended that you ask for a discount because they generally have plenty of room to negotiate and most times they will do so when faced with simply losing the sale otherwise.