Tahitian pearl Information

One of the most important features adding to the value and price tag of Tahitian pearls is certainly their size and shape. It is a known fact that pearls rarely grow to 16-18mm diameters. Nonetheless, Tahitian pearls grow into a close range – 8 to 14mm. Their size only adds to their refined and elegant tone, while contributing to the enhanced glow of the black-lip oyster pearls.
Their shape is also a key factor in understanding the value of these pearls. A Tahitian black pearl necklace requires hours or even days of painstaking work. Perfectly spherical black pearls aren’t so easy to come by, despite Tahitian pearls being cultured around a beaded nucleus. As such, finding Tahitian black pearls that are almost perfectly rounded and glow in similar hues is hard work. The more spherical the pearl, the higher its value. Nonetheless, there are jewelers and jewelry designers who seek the less perfect Tahitian pearls precisely for their flaws. They are indeed unique, as each groove or circle offers a certain individuality to the gems.In addition to size and shape, color plays one of the key roles in establishing the value of a Tahitian pearl. There are three color groups that are officially recognized in the Tahitian pearl trade: green yellow to yellow green, peacock and black. The latter are the most valuable as well.