June 19, 2009

What is a black pearl?

A black pearl is literally that, a black coloured pearl. If a pearl is naturally black in colour it is because it is a Tahitian pearl formed in a black-lipped pearl oyster. The colour will range from grey to black with green, blue or rose overtones. Tahitian pearls can be cultured or farmed and range from 10 – 18mm diameter. Natural Tahitian pearls can also be found throughout the Indian Ocean and western to central Pacific. Tahitian pearls are a speciality and therefore prices are a great deal higher than for example Chinese freshwater pearls. At Mai Pearls we have some Chinese freshwater pearls that have been permanently dyed black with green, blue and rose tones. For more information please see the website.

Posted: June 19, 2009 02:59 PM