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2.53 Carat Fancy Diamond And White & Tahiti Black Pearl Earring In 18k Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
Earrings made of platinum with a round pearl as the main stone and round white diamonds as side
Category
2010s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Capri” Black Pearl & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Tahiti Black Pearl
Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 3 carats
Round and oval
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Pea...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Black Tahiti Pearl Contemporary Pendant Necklace
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning pendant necklace from the Fig collection features black Tahiti pearl (cultured) and a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, Gold,...
W 0.4 in D 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in L 1.97 in
18K Pendant with Black Tahiti Pearl and Baguette Diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
perfectly complements the rich, dark hue of the Tahitian pearl at its center. The teardrop shape of the
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
18K Black Gold Assorted Tahiti Pearls & 0.20ct Diamond Cluster Pendant
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
creative pendant uses varieties of hues of Tahiti Sea pearls very nicely. The metal work is also elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Gold
Cocktail Ring in Grey Gold and Tahiti Pearl
Located in Vannes, FR
Cocktail Ring in Grey Gold and Tahiti Pearl
French Collection by Mesure et Art du Temps.
18 Carat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
18kt White Gold Pendant / Necklace With 1.08ct Diamonds & Black Tahiti Pearl
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Pendant / Necklace With 1.08ct Diamonds & Black Tahiti Pearl
Diamonds: brilliant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
W 0.85 in D 0.1 in L 1.89 in
Tahiti Pearl bracelet woven in black silk with drawstring closure for Men
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
This trendy bracelet is made from beautiful round shaped Tahiti pearls and woven in crisp black
Category
2010s Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Pearl
Tahiti Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem.
Very beautiful and elegant tahitian pearl earrings to wear for important
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Tahiti Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Tahiti pearls and diamonds.
Earrings total weight 13.50 grams
Diamonds weight 0.36 Karat
Size pearls are
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Black Tahiti Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Black Tahiti Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Oval Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, Pearl, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Black Tahiti Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby & Black Tahiti Pearl Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Oval Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, Pearl, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
Rare Emerald Sapphire Tahiti Pearl Lever-Back Three-Stone Gold Earrings
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Diamond 76-0,27ct-VVS1
Emerald 2 - Oval-1,87ct 3 / (5) Z1A
Tahiti Pearl d10,0-10,5ct 2-18,2 ct
Blue
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Australian and Tahiti Pearls Diamonds White Gold Contrariè Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in contrariè in 18 kt white gold, is represented by two pearls, one white and one
Category
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Tahiti Pearl Earrings
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
central Tahiti pearl. Black rhodium on the surface will accentuate the style. A pair of matching earrings
Category
2010s Russian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Handmade Tahiti Pearl Sapphire Demantoid Pendant with a Gift Chain
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
for this coming festive season. It will complete a perfect gift.
18K Gold Tahiti Pearl Pendant
Category
2010s Russian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Alex Jona Tahiti Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cube Cage Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
13.40mmx13.40mm, enclosing a 12mm Tahiti grey pearl weighing 25 carats, suspending from a 39cm long chain necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Black Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 6.8mm Tahiti Pearl & 0.33ct Diamond Sunburst Stud Earrings
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
color which are of the famous Tahiti pearls. The greenish tint pearls are surrounded by brilliant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Natkina Tahiti and White Pearl Emerald Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Pearl d14,0-14,5 2-8,7 ct 16,4
18 K Gold
It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Black Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold
Pradera Tahiti Pearl Cocktail Ring with White Diamonds and 18 Karat White Gold
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
classic tahiti pearl cocktail ring consist on a pavé-set diamonds, 0.36ct totals and central tahiti pear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Modern Tahiti Grey 13 Millimeter Pearl, Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful Tahitian pearl is beautifully set in 18k gold with two round accent diamonds (aprox
Category
1990s American Modernist Solitaire Rings
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearls & Red Rubies Earrings Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Rubies - 5 Carats
Black South Sea Tahiti Pearls
The earrings from the "Orient" traveling collection
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Tahiti Pearl, Multi Color Tourmaline Cocktail Ring Set 22K&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Pearl, Dark Black Green - 15MM - Pink tones
Natural Multi Color Tourmaline - 8 carats
Oval brilliant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti Pearl & Multi gem Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires & Emeralds - 2 Carats
Black South Sea Tahiti Pearl, Gray color, Pink tone
The Ring from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
Pendant/Charm Owl in 18Kt gold black diamonds and Tahiti pearl
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
A small lucky owl born from a dark gray South Sea pearl with green/blue highlights (the color of this pearl has not been treated).
Using 18Kt yellow gold wire, I made the parts that...
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18...
AAA+ Tahiti Southsea Necklace Wow What Colors Gold Mocha Pistachio Grey 12-15 mm
Located in Viena, Viena
black-lipped pearl mussel "Pinctada margaritifera cumingii" is called in Polynesia. The mother-of-pearl
Category
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Stainless Steel
18Kt rose gold Duck pendant/ Charm with Tahiti pearl and black diamonds
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Ciondolo/ Charm Papera in oro rosa 18Kt con perla Tahiti e diamanti neri
Ho realizzato un gioiello
Category
2010s Italian Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold,...
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti South Sea & Multi Ruby Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Tahiti South Sea & Multi Ruby Cluster Ring Set 18K & Silver
Multi Color Fancy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Black Pearl & Ruby Ring Set In 18K Yellow Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
- 7.50 Carat
Natural Round Brilliant Fancy color Sapphire
2.00 Carat
Black Tahiti Pearl
This Ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Bla...
Ring : Black Pearl on White Brushed Gold with Sapphires
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual vintage ring in white brushed gold with Black Pearl from Tahiti diameter. 7 mm., with ten
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
1980s Tahitian Saltwater Dyed Pearl and Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Napoli, NA
, alternating with Black Tahiti pearls 11mm . Eye-catching and wonderfully crafted in 18k white gold. Circa
Category
Late 20th Century Link Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Roseate Jewelry Tahitian Multicolor Near Round Baroque 8-10mm Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Tahiti playing marbles with “black” pearls in the early 1800s. Perhaps they were similar to these – not
Category
2010s Polynesian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Bochic “Orient” Carved Ruby, Emerald & Pearl Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
carat
Natural Emeralds 2 carat
White Topaz - 0.50 carat
Tahiti green black pearls from the south sea
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Black Tahiti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Black Tahiti South Sea Pearl, gray silver color with pink tone
Natural Red Ruby Cabochon - 8 Carat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pear, Ruby & Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
18K White Gold Drop-Shape Tahiti Black Pearl Tsavorite and Tourmaline Earrings
By Inbar fine jewellery
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Drop-shape Tahiti black pearl earrings caged in diamond, tsavorite and tourmaline.
Category
2010s Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tahiti Black Pearl Diamonds 0.15K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Firenze, FI
Tahitian black pearl is followed by 10 white diamonds brilliant-cut 0.15 carats in white gold.
The ring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold
Tahitian Black Pearl, Blue Topaz, Diamonds, White Gold Ring
Located in Milan, IT
.
White gold, diamonds pavé, Tahiti black pearl and blue topaz inlay.
Diamonds ct 0.62
Topaz ct 5.00
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Black Pearl, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Black Green Grey Natural Tahiti Pearl Cocktail Dress Necklace
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black Green Grey Tahiti Pearls
33 Pearls
Length: 47.0 cm
Width: smallest pearl 1.1 cm - biggest
Category
2010s Belgian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl
Black Pearl Tahiti Diamonds 14K Gold Contemporary Modern Earrings
Located in Warszawa, PL
Black Pearl Tahiti Diamonds 14K Gold Contemporary Modern Earrings
Archeology fascinates me. Ancient
Category
2010s Polish Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold
Black Pearl Tahiti Diamonds 14K Gold Contemporary Modern Earrings
Located in Warszawa, PL
Black Pearl Tahiti Diamonds 14K Gold Contemporary Modern Earrings
Archeology fascinates me. Ancient
Category
2010s Polish Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Black Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
Black Tahiti Pearl Cocktail Earring 18 Karat Gold
By Lilly Hastedt
Located in London, GB
18 Karat gold with diamonds and Tahitian Fiji pearls and were inspired by coral branches. They can
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Black Pearl Tahiti Diamonds 14K Gold Hand Made Artist Stud Earrings
Located in Warszawa, PL
Black Pearl Tahiti Diamonds 14K Gold Hand Made Artist Stud Earrings
Archeology fascinates me
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Artist Stud Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold
Picchiotti Platinum Black Tahiti Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
A classic Black Tahiti pearl ring three-dimensionally set with two rich baguette diamond outlines
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
18 Karat Rose Gold Cuff Whit Tahiti Pearls
Located in Milan, IT
18K Rose Gold Cuff Whit Baroc Tahiti Pearls Ct 130.00
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Black Pearl, 18k Gold
GEMOLITHOS Peacock Color, Tahiti Culture Pearl Necklace, Modern
By Gemolithos
Located in Munich, DE
Peacock Color, Tahiti Culture Pearl necklace, natural color, clasp set with diamonds, Modern. Clasp
Category
1990s German Modern More Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Tahiti Pearls, Aquamarine, Black Tourmaline and White Gold 18 Karat Bracelet
By Knauf Jewels
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
with black makramee.
It offers beautifully turquoise and black Turmalin, finished with 750 white gold
Category
2010s German Modern Charm Bracelets
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, Tourmaline
Tahiti huge pearl with silver fine chain by Touria my Pearl
Located in Newark, DE
You'll never see a natural pearl as big and beautiful as this one. The pearl is almost perfectly
Category
2010s Polynesian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Tahiti Pearl Pendant, Natural Color and High Luster, AAA Quality
Located in Cordoba, ES
Natural Dark Color Tahiti South Sea Pearl Pendant
- Origin: Tahiti ocean waters
- Produced by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polynesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, Silver
Tahiti Pearl Pendant, Natural Color and High Luster, AAA Quality
Located in Cordoba, ES
Natural Dark Color Tahiti South Sea Pearl Pendant
- Origin: Tahiti ocean waters
- Produced by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polynesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Black Pearl, Silver
Tahiti Pearls, Black Tourmaline and Berg Crystal White Gold 18 Karat Bracelet
By Knauf Jewels
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
with black makramee.
It offers beautifully turquoise and black Turmalin, finished with 750 white gold
Category
2010s German Modern Charm Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, White Gold
18 Karat Tahiti Pearl Sapphire Briollette Tassel Cocktail Earrings
By Lilly Hastedt
Located in London, GB
Tahitian pearl earrings in 18 carat white gold with multicolour pastel sapphire briolletes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Black Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
34.25 Carat Tahiti Pearl White Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Earrings
By Fabio Ferrara
Located in Marcianise, IT
Cut.
These Earrings have 34.25 Carats of Tahiti Grey Pearls ( mm 12 ).
All our Earrings have pins for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tahiti Pearls Fine Quality, Round, Natural Color and High Luster
Located in Cordoba, ES
Black Pearl Necklace - A Natural Color Tahiti Pearls Necklace
Precious Black Pearl Necklace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polynesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Black Tahitian Pearl Ring
Located in Valenza, IT
Tahiti pearl at the center. This ring is inspired by Mediterranean cliffs kissed by the moonlight. The
Category
2010s Italian Fashion Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Picchiotti 18 Karat White Gold Black Tahiti and Diamond Pendant
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
Diamonds 0.48 carat Color F/G Vlarity VS
Round Black Tahiti Pearl MM. 10.20 X 10.30
Chain length 16-1/2
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Dark Tahitian Pearl Earrings
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
it: snow-white and gold ones from the warm seas of south-east Asia as well as royal black pearls from
Category
2010s Hong Kong Lever-Back Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Dark Tahitian Dangle Pearl Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
-white and gold ones from the warm seas of south-east Asia as well as royal black pearls from Tahiti
Category
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Golden Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
By JT Jewellery Theatre
Located in Kowloon City District, HK
ones from the warm seas of south-east Asia as well as royal black pearls from Tahiti. This romantic
Category
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
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Tahiti Black Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of tahiti black pearls for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 8 vintage editions and 34 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of tahiti black pearls bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Mousson Atelier, Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA and Natkina each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and bead tahiti black pearls for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of tahiti black pearls for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are Tahiti Black Pearls?
Prices for tahiti black pearls start at $193 and top out at $40,218 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,170.
The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
Questions About Tahiti Black Pearls
- Are black pearls real pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, some black pearls are real pearls. Genuine black pearls typically come from Tahiti, sourced from black-lip pearl oysters. Some jewelry features synthetic black pearls created in laboratories. Explore a selection of black pearl jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What do black pearls symbolize?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What black pearls symbolize is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people associate them with mystery due to their color. Others believe they represent mental strength, wealth or freedom. You'll find a variety of black pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Is a black pearl rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because black pearls only form when sand is trapped in a specific type of oyster, the Tahitian black-lipped Pinctada, they are very rare. Black pearls occur once in every 10,000 pearls.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because the dark color of tahitian black pearls makes them so exotic, they can be more valuable. Depending on quality and size a strand can cost between $500 and $25000.
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