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Tahitian Pearl Facts

October 15, 2019

How much are Tahitian Pearls Worth?

A guide evaluating the value of Tahitian Pearls:

Are your pearls round? Round pearls are the most valuable pearls in the marketplace as it takes longer for the farmers to produce a perfectly round pearl; otherwise known as a paragon.

Are your pearls clean? Clean pearls whose surfaces show few imperfections are worth more that blemished pearls. To learn more, click here to education yourself about Tahitian Pearl harvesting.

Are your pearls lustrous? High luster pearls that have a strong mirror-like quality are more valuable than dull pearls that are more common.

Do the pearls in your necklace match? A well matched strand of Tahitian pearls (unless they were deliberately made to be multicolor) are extremely rare and add value to your pearl neckalce.

What color are your pearls? Darker color Tahitian pearls with rich hues like dark black green, peacock color and aubergine are more coveted and worth more than lighter grey pearls.

Shopping for Tahitian Pearls

How do you know which Tahitian pearls to buy?

Tahitian Pearl Necklaces - A collection of similar size and shape Tahitian Pearls drileld through and strung together on double stranded silk thread with double knots between the pearls to cusion them. A Tahitian Pearl necklace is a great gift for the holidays, an anniversary or birthday.

Tahitian Pearl Earrings - Our second most popular category, Tahitian earrings are an easy way to see if she likes black pearls with out making a substantial investment. Today, pearl earrings are a stable of any woman's wardrobe and black Tahitian Pearls are a must have.

Tahitian Pearl Rings - Shoppers are typically buying Tahitian pearl rings as an engagtement ring; especially as pearls are a conflict-free alternative to diamonds. Not noly this, a pearl ring is truly rare and a fraction of the cost of a polished diamond.

Tahitian Pearl Pendants - Purchasing a full necklace is costly as a typical 8mm neckalce can have over 40 pearls on it. A pearl pendant is a great way to buy a necklace without invensting in a full strand of pearls.