In pearl industry, only pearls of natural black color can be called black pearls. Among those oysters, Pincatada margaritifera is used extensively for culturing pearl in French Polynesia. That is the pearl called Tahitian pearl.

As you know, these glorious pearls are mainly grown in the clear, warm waters of French Polynesia, in the large black-lip oysters named Pinctada Margaritifera. After nucleation, oysters will hang on lines in dreamy and clear lagoons, building the beautiful dark nacre that distinguishes these pearls as the Queen of Pearls. Tahitian pearls are rarer than other type of pearls, since only a small number of oysters will survive to produce a fine pearl. Tahitian pearls come in a very attractive variety of different colors from black to green to bronze to dark or pale gray.

Tahitian pearl are very precious and unique. To create the beautiful strand that will adorn us and in our jewelry boxes as treasures, will take hundreds of pearls to find the similar ones. Every year, those perfect and high luster Tahitian pearl necklace and bracelet are sold in pearl auction. The surfaces imperfections make Tahitian pearl more affordable. When choosing a Tahitian pearl, you can consider pearls with some flaws or blemishes on a certain side. When they are made to jewelry, the blemishes can be perfectly covered with the post or mounting set. Tahitian Pearls are pure richness in incognito, big and bold, cool against the skin, flattering when worn and so pleasing to the eye. They are absolutely stunning and they make gorgeous jewelry.

Black Tahitian pearls have unique characteristics, which determine their rarity and value: As a matter of fact, Black pearls are not necessarily black, they are much colorful than you think. There is a rainbow of color varying from black, to dark or light gray, dark or light green, pinkish, blue and bronze-brown. Some of them are actually almost white! Some pearls are even bi-color. To simulate the unique precious Tahitian pearl, there are many dyed or treated black pearls appear on the market. Identify the real or treated one with our pearl Dyeing test to protect your benefit from unfaithful trade. A few years ago the trend was toward black pearls with green overtones, but nowadays lighter color are very popular, due to the growing interest and appreciation of the wonderful color spectrum of the Tahitian variety. You should always select pearls in colors that you like and will look flattering on you.

Black pearls reflect light in a different way than white pearls do. There is a total different perception of colors and shine, even if of same shape. One way to identify luster is to look at several black Tahitian pearls and compare: some will look dull, while others will look lively, almost metallic. In my opinion, I will always choose a lustrous, lively pearl with a few imperfections over one very smooth but dull!