1. What is Tahiti Black Pearl?

Tahiti Black Pearl (also known as Tahiti Black Pearl) is produced in coral atolls of French Polynesia in the South Pacific. Pinctada is a black butterfly that secretes black mother-of-pearl.

The beauty of black pearl lies in its colorful colors on the black tone of the sky, and the most appreciated are the rainbow colors such as peacock green, deep purple and navy blue. Her strong metallic luster changes with the rotation of the pearl, which is far beyond the comparison of other color-changing pearls. Generally, the diameter of black pearls is 8 to 16 mm, and there have also been huge sizes exceeding 20 mm, ranging from round to pear-shaped or even banded.

Second, the origin of Tahiti black pearl

Tahiti Black Pearl is produced in the waters near Tahiti in French Polynesia. Tahiti is known as "a place close to heaven" and its marine environment is excellent. More than 95% of the black pearls in the world are produced here.

Third, the color of black pearls in Tahiti

Black pearls have precious, charming, mysterious and changeable halo colors: in addition to black paint, there are rare peacock green, high-grade milk gray, elegant aristocratic purple, artistic navy and warm caramel color. It is the best among seawater pearls, with rich halo color, which vividly explains what "colorful black" means. Green alone can "naturally mix" N shades of green and various mixed colors. A black pearl changes alternately from different angles and different halos, which looks very beautiful!

Fourthly, the shape and luster of Tahiti black pearl.

From round to pear-shaped or even banded. The perfect pearl is recognized as the most beautiful pearl, which is what everyone wants. Round pearls are extremely rare, but pearls of other shapes are also unique.

The luster of black pearls varies from soft to sharp. The better the luster of the pearl, the stronger its mirror sense and the clearer its figure. Its mirror sense can be compared with akoya pearls with small bulbs! Gloss is an important factor to determine the quality of pearls. Regardless of size, the price ranking of pearls is: luster > color > defect.

Five, Tahiti black pearl defects

Pearl is a natural organic gem, which will not be perfect, and black pearl is no exception. We divide the defects of black beads into four grades from less to more:

(1) Almost infinite: the naked eye can't see the flaw.

② Minor defects: 2-3 minor defects can be seen by naked eyes.

3 Less defects: 2 or 3 big defects can be seen by naked eyes.

More than 4 defects: more than 3 big defects can be seen by naked eyes.

Naturally, the fewer flaws in black pearls, the better. If you can pick pearls with extremely bright pearls within the budget, then defects are not so important. After all, many flaws in normal social distance are invisible or unclear. In addition, it is difficult to choose big beads with almost no flaws or great flaws. If you meet them, you should start early!

Six, Tahiti black pearl size

Generally, the diameter of black pearls is 8 to 16 mm, which is divided into the following five grades according to the diameter:

Beads: 8.0mm≤ diameter ≤ 9.0 mm

Central column: 10.0mm≤ diameter ≤14.0mm.

Beads: 14.0mm≤ diameter ≤16.0mm. ..

Extra large beads: 16.0mm≤ diameter ≤18.0mm. ..

Oversized beads: diameter >; 18.0 mm.

Seven, Tahiti black pearl maintenance

1. Acid corrosion protection.

2. Stay away from the kitchen.

3. Cashmere cloth service.

4. Not close to clear water.