| Tahitian pearls or black pearls are the only pearls | | | | with a nearly flawless surface and remarkable |
| that are truly black. These pearls come from the | | | | luster are considered the highest quality and best |
| Tahiti-Polynesian islands. The black pearl is not only | | | | for making necklaces. Black pearl necklaces are |
| rare, exotic and breathtakingly beautiful, it is an | | | | made in various shapes and sizes. |
| integral part of the Polynesian economy and | | | | The black-lip mother-of-pearl specially found in the |
| lifestyle. The islands are the leading exporters of | | | | waters of French Polyne secretes a black |
| fine black cultured pearls in the world. | | | | pigment. This pigment ejaculated by the mollusk |
| Black pearls are pearl concretions that are | | | | gives a rich color to the pearl ranging from deep |
| concealed inside the black-lipped Pinctada | | | | black to gray to light silver. Shades of green, blue |
| Margaritifera pearl oysters. These pearls come in | | | | and pink can also be found. The saltwater oysters |
| many shapes, diameters, qualities and several | | | | are big, sometimes almost the size of a dinner |
| natural shades ranging from pale gray to jet-black. | | | | plate, and produce luxurious pearls ranging from 8 |
| Black pearls for making necklaces and other | | | | to 18 mm in size. Prices range from $100 for a |
| jewelry are chosen with care many pearls that do | | | | small pearl of average quality up to $10,000 for a |
| not satisfy the criteria are rejected. The chosen | | | | round pearl of perfect quality with a diameter of |
| pearls must not reveal the nucleus or the seed of | | | | 18mm. However, black pearls are very rare |
| the nucleus. | | | | compared to ordinary white pearls. If one is |
| Tahitian pearls are grown in large black-lipped | | | | looking to buy these exquisite pearl necklaces, the |
| oysters in the salt waters of Tahiti. The natural | | | | online market offers a wonderful array of black |
| black color pearl is particularly famous and most | | | | pearl lengths. However one must shop carefully |
| desired. Universal colors are black, gray, blue and | | | | and purchase pearls only from trusted sellers. |
| peacock green. Perfectly round Tahitian pearls | | | | |