Color of Tahitian Pearls
Tahitian pearl color is natural and can take on all the colors of the rim of the black lipped oyster shell which produces it. Tahitian pearls have a wide range of body colors. The predominant basic colors of a Tahitian pearl are black, gray, blue, green and brown.
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Size & Grades of Tahitian Pearls
Tahiti cultured pearls are pearl concretions that are secreted inside the black-lipped Pinctada Margaritifera species of pearl oysters cultivated mainly in the lagoons of French Polynesia. There are some Tahitian pearl grading standards that are accepted by most jewelry professions, even though each individual company may have its own description of the grading standards.
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How to care for pearls?
Wearing your pearls while you are getting ready exposure it to harmful chemicals that can cause damage. These chemicals can come from simple objects like hairspray, perfume, and even your makeup which can cause your pearls to become dull and dirty. Your pearls will stay cleaner if you put them on AFTER you’ve applied your makeup and perfume. Your pearls should be the FIRST thing you take off. Pearls can have a similar reaction to the types of cleansers, toners, and lotions you use as well as makeup removal solutions.
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Size of Necklaces
Pearl collars are usually made up of three or more pearl strands and lie snugly on the middle of the neck. Very Victorian and luxurious, pearl collars go best with elegant V-neck, boat neck or off the shoulder fashions. A pearl choker is perhaps the most classic and yet versatile of all the single strand pearl lengths. A simple pearl choker can go with virtually any outfit from casual to fancy evening wear, and just about any neckline imaginable.
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Tahitian Pearls Production Pyramid
Pearls are classified from millimeter to millimeter (no fractional millimeters). Round and off round pearls are measured by the shortest diameter. All pearls in other shapes are measured along two diameters (the longest and second longest). Tahitian pearls generally range between 8mm and 14mm.
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FAQ
Find all kind of answers to your questions ranging from "Why is the Tahitian pearl black?" to "Where is Tahiti?" over "Where are Tahitian cultured pearls found?" In case you do not find the question in our FAQ page feel free to contact us.
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