The Tahitian Pearls are most popularly known as the Black Pearls in most countries. Gem designers love the unique characteristic of The Tahitian pearl when they create the ornaments for the people with distinct tastes.
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How to identify Tahitian black pearl
2010-07-26 13:35:32
The Tahitian Pearls are produced from the black lipped oysters named Pinctada margaritifera. The difficult cultivation makes Tahitian black pearl slightly expensive than most other pearls. We will discuss Tahitian pearl as real natural black pearls. Traditionally we identify Tahitian black pearl by the pearl shape, pearl color, pearl luster and Nacre.
1. pearl Size
Tahitian pearl can grow to 9mm to 22mm of diameter. The size has great impact on pearl price. In Pearl buying Guide, it is stated that the price raise their price 100 - 200%. of 1 mm increasing in the size of medium-quality pearls.
2. Shape
Also the shape of Tahitian pearls affects the prices. The prices of Tahitian pearls go from high to low as below: round pearl, off-round pearl, drop pearl, button pearl, circle pearl.
3. Color
In fact, Tahitian black pearls are much colorful than you think, with the gray pearl, green pearl, blue pearl, lavender pearl, brown pearl, black pearl and iridescence. There are many dyed pearl or treated black pearls appear on the market to simulate the unique precious Tahitian pearl. You can identify the real through Dyeing test to protect your benefit from unfaithful trade.
4. Surface Quality
Every year, many perfect and high-luster Tahitian pearls appeared in pearl auction. Tahitian pearls are very precious. The surfaces imperfections make Tahitian pearl more affordable. So you can choose pearls with some flaws or blemishes on a certain side. When they are made into jewelry, it will be beautiful and elegant.
Learning these guides will help you find your fine Tahitian black pearl. And it is really great to own a precious Tahitian black pearl.
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