There is beauty and drama in Tahitian pearls. They are black in color and this black color comes from the black lips of the oyster of the Pacific Ocean. The water of the Pacific Ocean is warm and this makes the oysters grow large and also produce large pearls.
This oyster being extremely sensitive to the whole process of making pearls, makes the Tahitian pearls very expensive. Although, the main color is black, there will be slight variations and the color of the pearls can sometimes turn out to have tinges of blue, purple or green. They can sometimes be even gold in color.
These pearls are made into a variety of jewelry, such as earrings, studs, necklaces, bracelets, pendants etc. The cost depends on the type of Tahitian pearls used.
Tahitian pearls are graded based on their size, thickness, shape, shine, colors and many other factors. The larger the pearl, the more expensive. They are larger than the Japanese and Chinese pearls. The Tahitian pearl is thick because of several layers surrounding it, much more than the other pearls. Just as in other pearls, the round pearls are most popular, although they come in semi round shapes also.
The flawless pearl that shines with a brilliant clarity is expensive. This pearl is known for its shine and brilliance. Because of the different colors of the Tahitian pearls, they look extraordinary when made into jewelry, in combination of other metals and precious stones.
Because the these pearls are expensive, they are symbolic of richness, sophistication, perfection and luxury. Their beauty has given them the distinguished place as the queen of pearls.
Let me tell you how Tahitian pearls got their name. They are named after the island of Tahiti. The black lipped oysters of Tahiti are the sources for these beautiful mesmerizing pearls.
When buying Tahitian pearl jewelry, it is important to check the color, size, design, quality and setting of the Tahitian pearl. There is a huge difference in price between the inferior quality pearls, that are flawed and small, and the perfect flawless large pearls.
There are a lot of imitation Tahitian pearls sold in the market and you will have to be careful when you buy. There are several ways of checking if the pearls are genuine and original or not. The original Tahitian pearl is heavy while the imitation is light. The original has hues of different shades while the imitation is just a dull flat color.
There are several other ways you can differentiate the original from the imitation. Get a hang of these things first before venturing to buy and get them only from a reputed dealer.
Herman Tumurcuoglu is an consultant of Diamonds. You can find more information here about Tahitian Pearls.
By Herman Tumurcuoglu