Tahitian Pearls

Tahitian Pearls are some of the most unique and impressive pearls in the world. Because of their amazing color and luster, Tahitian black pearls have been notorious for their jewelry appeal. Laguna Pearl is proud to offer some of the highest quality Tahitian Pearls in the world. We have one of the largest collections of tahitian pearl earrings on the internet and give our customer�s the ability to customize every piece they order. From pearl color, pearl size, pearl quality, and many other factors, your pearl earrings will be customized to every one of your pearl needs.

Laguna Pearl also has one of the most impressive collections of Tahitian pearl necklaces on the internet, with over twenty different types of uniform necklaces and over two dozen multicolor necklace combinations. Furthermore, our AAA grade quality for Tahitian pearls allows our customers to wear the highest quality pearls in the world, without paying the outrageous prices that some see at retail jewelry locations. If you are looking for the finest tahitian pearl jewelry, Laguna Pearl offers hundreds of different styles of tahitian pearl earrings, tahitian pearl pendants, tahitian pearl bracelets, and much more. Please feel free to contact us by phone or email if you have any other questions.

Tahitian Pearl Rings

Tahitian Pearl Rings make a beautiful gift fit for a queen. The original explorers who found these pearls called them the "queen of pearls" and the "pearl of queens". The gift of a Tahitian Pearl will make the recipient feel like true royalty. It is helpful to know a little bit about the history of Tahitian Pearls to understand why they make such a memorable and special gift.

By the mid 1700s when the Tahitian Islands were discovered, the black pearls had already become quite popular. The explorers who discovered the Pacific Islands traded the valuable pearls, however the oysters that made these pearls were already heading towards being extinct. In 1880 France took control of the area and it became known as French Polynesia. With an increase in demand for pearls, and a limited supply the of this natural gem, the pearls were quickly disappearing and becoming even rarer.

Luckily, in the mid-20th century, Japan was successfully able to develop processes for cultivating pearls. As a result it became possible to cultivate high quality Tahitian Pearls. Tahiti was the first place where the Tahitian pearls were cultivated, and that is how this type of pearl got its name. The Tahitian Pearls come from a special type of oyster with the name of Pictada Margaritifera, otherwise known as black lipped oysters. These oysters are not the same as the type of small oysters you would probably eat at a restaurant. On the contrary, these oysters are huge. They can be over 12 inches across and weigh over 10 pounds. Since the oysters are so big, the pearls can also be very large. Generally, these Tahitian Pearls are also known as black pearls. The black pearls have a range of colors from various forms of grey, charcoal, and sometimes with a hint of other colors.

Tahitian Pearls are considered some of the finest gems in the world. Laguna Pearl recognizes how truly special Tahitian Pearls are and offers a variety of pearl jewelry options that include Tahitian Pearls. For instance, Tahitian Pearl Rings are a classic and elegant gift. When picking out a Tahitian Pearl from our collection of Tahitian Pearl Rings there are several factors to consider to help you in making that choice. You should look for specific characteristics to find the right Tahitian Pearl for your taste. These characteristics are luster, orient, surface, size, and color.

When it comes to luster you will examine the reflection that the pearl gives off. This has to do with the way the pearl reflects the light and shines. Orient should be checked out to ensure that you are getting a great quality pearl. The orient is the way the pearl reflects and splits light through aragonite crystals. Each pearl has a unique surface. It is marks of gestation like streaks of sand or bumps that make each pearl different. Just as every snowflake is unique, so is every pearl. Pearls also range in size. The size of the pearl that you want for your Tahitian Pearl Rings will range with each individuals taste. Generally, you will be able to choose between small pearls that are about 8mm in diameter to large 13mm pearls. Every pearl also has a unique color. While Tahitian pearls are often referred to as black pearls, their color is closer to a range of grays/greens with hints of various other colors such as blues, greens and even silver.

Examining the various characteristics of Tahitian pearls can be quite complicated. That is why the experts at Laguna Pearl can help you analyze various pearls to pick the pearl that is right for you.