The
Tahitian pearl (or black pearl) is an organic gem formed from the black lip
oyster. Tahitian pearls are produced in the black-lipped oyster ‘Pinctada
margaritifera’, in and around Tahiti and the French Polynesian islands. This
oyster itself is quite large - sometimes over 12 inches across and weighing as
much as 10 pounds - which often results in much larger-than-average pearls. The
pearls are unique because of their natural dark colors. Most "black"
Tahitian pearls are not actually black, but are instead silver, charcoal, or a
multitude of colors with the dominant color being green. Truly black pearls are
among the most beautiful pearls in the world, and are extremely rare &
Costly.
The cultured Tahitian pearl comes in
various shapes, sizes, and colors; shapes include round, semi-round, button,
circle, oval, teardrop, semi-baroque and baroque. Because of their darker hues,
Tahitian pearls are commonly known as "black pearls". However, Tahitian
pearls have the ability to contain various undertones and overtones of green,
pink, blue, silver and yellow. All (or any combination) of these colors may be
seen in a cultured Tahitian pearl. Due to the variety of shapes and colors of
the Tahitian pearl, Real Shoppee use it to fit in any jewelry setting. The
versatility and mixture of color gives tahitian Pearl its value.
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