Differences between Nanyang pearls and Tahiti pearls
1, different sources
One of the differences between Nanyang Pearl and Tahiti Black Pearl is the origin. Tahiti black pearl is produced in the salt lake area of French Polynesia in the South China Sea. As far as I know, there are two main black pearl producing areas in Tahiti. One is Tahiti Island in French Polynesia, which produces 95% of black pearls, followed by two islands in Cook Islands, with relatively small output. Nanyang pearls are mainly produced in the northern waters of western Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.
2. Different colors
The second difference between Nanyang pearls and Tahiti black pearls is the different colors. The mother shells of Nanyang pearls and Tahiti black pearls are different, and the color of nacre is also different, so the colors of cultivated Nanyang pearls and Tahiti black pearls will be different. The basic colors of Tahiti black pearl are mainly black and gray, and the basic colors of Tahiti black pearl are matched with navy blue, peacock green, brown gold and other colors. Nanyang pearls are mainly white and gold.
Which is better, Tahiti Pearl or Nanyang Pearl?
Which is better, Tahiti Pearl or Nanyang Pearl, depends on personal preference. The luster and mystery of Tahiti black pearl make people want to stop. However, due to the fashion trend in recent years, Nanyang pearls are more loved and favored by jewelry designers, so the value and price of Nanyang pearls are slightly higher, but there is little difference between Tahiti pearls and Nanyang pearls. The price of black pearls has been rising, and it is not impossible for Tahiti pearls to surpass the price of Nanyang golden pearls.
Tahiti Pearl and Nanyang Pearl are both good pearl varieties. From the perspective of rarity, Tahiti pearls are as rare as Nanyang pearls, and the output is relatively low, so Tahiti pearls and Nanyang pearls are good to wear or collect. Generally speaking, Nanyang pearls are suitable for luxury occasions, Tahiti black pearls look elegant and intellectual, Tahiti pearls and Nanyang pearls have different styles, and the applicable people and users are also different.
Main points of purchasing Tahiti pearls
Look at the size of black pearls first: the size of natural Tahiti black pearls is generally 8 to 15 mm in diameter, or even slightly larger, so if you want to see the diameter of black pearls less than 8 mm, you should be vigilant. It is probably a pearl dyed black.
Second, look at the shape of Tahiti pearls: the real Tahiti black pearls are particularly round in shape, smooth in surface and very bright in gloss, but these very round Tahiti black pearls are extremely rare and expensive. If you see a string of round black pearls, the price is average, it must be a fake.
Third, look at the color of black pearls in Tahiti. The color of natural black pearls in Tahiti is very strange. Basically, the basic colors of black and gray are malachite green, navy blue, fuchsia or brownish gold. Pick up a black pearl in your hand and turn it slowly. You will find that these magical companion colors will change with your rotation. If the color of the black pearl you see is relatively rigid, and you can't see the beautiful companion color when you pick it up and turn it around, you should pay attention to it, which is probably fake.
How to maintain Tahiti pearls?
First, there are tiny pores on the surface of black pearl in Tahiti. In daily life, try to avoid black pearl inhaling pollutants, such as fume, perfume, hair gel and other gaseous substances. Therefore, when wearing Tahiti black pearl jewelry, don't go to the kitchen to cook, don't go to the barber shop to take care of your hair, and don't spray perfume directly.
Second, the luster and color of Tahiti black pearl are unique, so don't destroy it, avoid contact with acid and alkali substances, and avoid oxidative damage on the surface of black pearl.
Third, don't wash Tahiti black pearls with clear water, and don't wear black pearl ornaments when bathing or swimming, because once clear water enters the pores of black pearls, it is difficult to clean them, which may cause water to ferment inside the pearls, thus destroying the quality of pearls.
Fourth, in hot summer, when wearing black pearl jewelry, you must remember to take it off at night, wipe it clean with soft flannel, and then put it in a jewelry box to keep the luster of Tahiti black pearl for a long time.