subject: How To Choose Tahitian Pearl Necklaces Wisely? Some Basic Tips For Newbies [print this page] Are you interested to get yourself some Tahitian pearl necklaces? Maybe they are new to you and you do not know how to select a good one for yourself. I am here to share with you some basic tips so that you know how to differentiate genuine pearls from the fake ones.
Let's take a look at the name of the pearls. Tahitian pearls are named after the island of Tahiti. These pearls are "produced" by the black-lipped oysters from the island. They are extremely beautiful. They come in a wide range of shades and colors, i.e. black, grey, silver, blue, green-black, brown, purple, and many more.
In order to look great and wonderful, you are recommended to choose an exquisite pearl necklace that matches your complexion and skin tone most. For instance, if you have darker complexion, you are suggested to get yourself a purple or blue pearl necklace.
Why do the pearls come in different colors since they are produced by the same species?
For your information, the colors of the pearls depend on various factors, such as the thickness of nacre layer and the temperature of the sea. Besides, the growing environment of the oysters affects the colors of the pearls too. You need to bear in mind TWO important points below.
1) The minimum thickness of nacre in Tahitian pearls is 0.8mm. Any pearl which does not meet this requirement will be rejected.
2) The colors of the pearls determine their values. You need to do more research to find out the market values of each color.
I would say all Tahitian pearls are expensive. The black pearls are the most expensive in the world because they are rare. They are also known as "queen of pearls". These pearls are hard to find. As a result, many rich women, including those Hollywood actresses, are crazy with the black pearls. They are willing to invest a large sum of money to get a necklace with drops of black Tahitian pearls.
The professionals use a standard grading system to rate the quality of Tahitian pearls. Basically, there are 4 types of grades, i.e. Grade A, B, C and D. The surface of the pearls determines the grades. Those A-grade pearls are flawless without any spot or bump. Those B-grade pearls are slightly imperfect and less expensive. Those pearls which come with bumps, scratches, discolorations and spots are considered low-grade items.
Why are genuine Tahitian pearls so unique?
Do you know that the real pearls are able to adapt to the temperature of your body while the fake ones fail to do so? Here is one simple step you can take to test the pearls. When you first touch the genuine ones, you will feel cool holding it. However, if the pearls are fake, you will never feel cool.
You are advised to follow the tips stated above so that you won't be trapped by unethical sellers.
