subject: Tahitian Pearl Ring - Immensely Attractive [print this page] As per tradition, when any important occasion is to be witnessed or commemorated, a ring is used. For engagements, weddings or any other such important occasions, you will find Tahitian pearl rings as a very special gift. Tahitian pearl rings are available in wide range and beautiful designs. You can find 14k gold, bi-color, and two tone Tahitian pearl rings or if budget allows you can buy the costly 18k gold diamond accented natural color ring. Tahitian pearl ring is available in such a vast variety that every customer can find one that suits his budget.
There are natural as well as cultured pearls available in the market. Cultured pearls can be cultivated in special farms of fresh water or saltwater. The three types of saltwater pearls include Tahitian, South Sea, and Akoya. On cost comparison, the saltwater pearls are more expensive than freshwater pearls. Among the three types of pearls, the most popular pearls are Akoya Japanese, and Tahitian pearls.
Various shades of naturally dark colored Tahitian pearls are used in Tahitian pearl rings, such as, silver, peacock, slate grey midnight black, creamy white and pale blue. Tahitian pearls are called black pearl because of their formation by black-lipped Pinctada margaritifera pearl oysters which secrete nacre in dark hue due to which the pearls get wonderful dark colors. The normally available size of Tahitian black pearls ranges from 7 mm to 18 mm diameter but the pearls of the size larger than 16 mm diameter are rarely available. Restriction has been imposed by the Tahitian Government on the export of pearls with less than 8 mm thickness.
There are various stunning designs of cultured pearl jewelries including Tahitian pearl ring. Tahitian pearl rings come with real extraordinary quality of cultured pearls containing natural color and exceptional luster. It is the type of pearl where the reflective brightness determines the value of pearl ring. Tahitian pearl rings with fine pearl and costly metal become more expensive.
Tahitian pearl rings are simple, appealing and elegant. White gold, yellow gold and sterling silver are used in Tahitian pearl rings to make it look exceptional. Tahitian pearl ring is considered a wonderful jewelry item to be preserved through generations, regardless of its size, color and type of pearl used in it.
As with any other jewelry item, you have to know how to choose a Tahitian pearl ring with quality pearl over an imitation. A best quality pearl's surface is always clean and devoid of humps, cracks or spots. Tahitian pearl rings are very lustrous and the surface of its pearl is very bright and reflective. While buying a Tahitian pearl ring you can ask the jeweler about the thickness of the nacre though it can be checked by doing the tooth rub.
