Black Pearls
Black pearls, usually referred to as Tahitian pearls, come from the black-lip oysters. As far as pearls go, the black pearls are relatively new to the world of pearls. They did not make their debut until the middle of the 1900’s. Even though their name suggests that they are always black in color, which is not true. Their colors can range from a light gray, to brilliant greens, to a deep black color. Their exotic color makes them one of the sought after pearls around, which in return also makes them one of the most expensive types of pearls.
Black pearls vs other pearls
Black pearls are ranked the second on the list of the world most valuable pearls in the world. Unlike their freshwater and Akoya pearl counterparts, the Tahitian pearls come by their color naturally. Freshwater and Akoya black pearls get their black color from either dyes or radiation.
How do they measure up?
Tahitian pearls are some of the largest pearls found in the commercial market. They have a size range from 8mm to a large 18mm pearl. Even though their size is so impressive, it is really their color that attracts most people to them. The black pearl can have a variety of iridescent colors in them. The black pearl with an iridescent green or peacock is one of the most sought after color combination. The black pearl also comes in a variety of natural shapes such as round or almost completely round, drop, and button shapes. The complete round shapes are the o most desired.
Black pearls vs other pearls
Black pearls are ranked the second on the list of the world most valuable pearls in the world. Unlike their freshwater and Akoya pearl counterparts, the Tahitian pearls come by their color naturally. Freshwater and Akoya black pearls get their black color from either dyes or radiation.
How do they measure up?
Tahitian pearls are some of the largest pearls found in the commercial market. They have a size range from 8mm to a large 18mm pearl. Even though their size is so impressive, it is really their color that attracts most people to them. The black pearl can have a variety of iridescent colors in them. The black pearl with an iridescent green or peacock is one of the most sought after color combination. The black pearl also comes in a variety of natural shapes such as round or almost completely round, drop, and button shapes. The complete round shapes are the o most desired.