History of Tahitian Pearls

Tahitian pearls, also known to many as black pearls are probably one of the most sought after gemstone in the world because of its rarity and exotic beauty. They are also regarded as black pearls because they have a predominantly dark color. Its colors ranges from gray, green, silver and other dark exotic colors in between. This one of a kind pearl was first cultured in the French Polynesia while the early 1960's by a Frenchman named Jean Marie Dormand.

It was in the lagoons of Hikeru and Bora Bora islands of the French Polynesia where the first culture experiments were made. The harvest summed up to over a thousand black pearls while its first harvest in 1965. Tahitian pearls were first exported while the 1970's and since then, over a hundred million dollars worth of Tahitian pearls have been shipped from the French islands.

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Tahitian pearls are not only used for necklaces. They could also be used as a pendant, earrings, bracelets, and other forms of jewelries. Due to its exotic beauty, these pearls are considered to be the most in query type of pearl. Because of the expanding demand, the French Polynesia authorities implemented pearl culture conservation to allow the oysters to reproduce.

History of Tahitian Pearls

So if you're looking for an investment-worthy jewelry and something that you could pass on to the generations to come, Tahitian pearls beyond doubt won't disappoint. This one of a kind gem It's lustrous color, rich history and exotic charm won't fail to impress and would assuredly stand the test of time.

History of Tahitian Pearls

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