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We are New Zealands largest importer of the beautiful Tahitian Black Pearl, our
high quality selection is second to none.Our director has developed many contacts
in Tahiti including pearl farmers and the Tahitian government sponsored seller
GIE.
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How to Buy
Tahitian Black Pearls
The price you will pay is determined by the following considerations
Size
Bigger is not always better, but with pearls bigger means more expensive.
Sizes range from 8mm to 17mm and larger sizes (13mm plus) are rare and prices
will reflect this.
Orient & Lustre
Orient is the pearl's play of light in depth by splitting the light through
anagonite crystals. The lustre is the reflection of the light on the surface
of the pearl, and together they create the shine and brilliancy of the pearl.
Colour
The palette of this amazing gem is very broad with multiple hues and tones
from silver white, peacock green, rainbow tints, blue, pink, golden and
on and on. Peacock colours tend to bring the highest prices but the main
criteria of value remains with the buyer's personal taste.
Shape
The different shapes represented include round, semi-round,
drop, baroque, circled and button. Again, taste is of prime importance
to the buyer, pear and round shapes are the most popular. Perfect rounds
are the rarest and their prices are the highest.
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From the black lipped oyster pinctada margaritifera, one of
nature's most beautiful natural treasures is born.
Surprisingly, most colours of black pearls are not black, but echo the rainbow
colours of their home...the breathtaking hues and tones of the South Pacific
lagoons.
You are very fortunate, as these treasures are now affordable. Therefore
it is understandable they are finding their way into jewellery collections
around the world.
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Recommendations & Suggestions
- Buy where you can view an outstanding selection of pearl jewellery
that interests you.
- Quality is important and that is why we recommend pearls from Tahiti.
- Tahiti pioneered the black pearls, and has over 25 years of culturing
experience and farm management. The Tahitian Government is highly involved
with quality control of this precious industry.
- You should expect a Certificate of Authenticity as your guarantee
for your purchase.
- Enjoy your shopping experience for your pearl treasures - let your
own eye and taste be the judge of nature's true treasure - The Tahitian
Pearl.
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