1.1 Tahitian pearls color and shape

There are many different colors of Tahitian pearls ranging from black, grey to silver, peacock. Tahitian pearls are always outstanding because of their darker colors and metallic shineness. The colors of Tahitian pearls are apparently distint from other pearls, like freshwater pearls and South Sea pearls, as a result, each color of Tahitian pearl are very much expensive for its uniqueness. Especially the peacock Tahitian pearls have been prevailing these years.

The lustrous Tahitians are well-known for their large round and dark pearls. However, it is rare to see round Tahitian pearls. Tahitian pearl can be round, off-round, oval, drop of water, circle and so on. As a common sense, the rounder the pearls are, the more expensice they will be. If you want to purchase a Tahitian pearl with limited budget, you must be prepared to compromise on the pearl shape. In fact, it is so rare to have a full round Tahitian pearl. And if ever, its price may be far beyond your imagination. Why is that?

1.2 Tahitian pearls luster and size

Luster and size are also two important factors of evaluating the price of Tahitian pearls. Luster is the soul of pearls, which displays the pearls’ unique charm. The stronger the luster is, the higher the pearl value. It is one of the most important factors determining pearls value for all types. We could compare luster with a mirror. An outstanding luster will be like a mirror, bright and crystal.

Tahitian pearl generally ranges in size from 9 to 19 mm. As a result, pearls at or under the above-mentioned size range are more readily available. Until now, the largest round Tahitian pearl in the world is 24mm, which would cost you a large amount of money and deserve a special service. Generally, under the similar other value factors, the larger the pearl is, the more valueable it is.