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Tahitian pearl
The Tahitian pearl (or black pearl) is an organic gem formed from the black lip oyster (''Pinctada margaritifera'').〔Newman, Renee. ''Pearl Buying Guide''. "Black Pearls." Los Angeles: International Jewelry Publications, c2005, p. 73〕 These pearls derive their name from the fact that they are primarily cultivated around the islands of French Polynesia, around Tahiti.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Pearl Description )〕
==Description==
Tahitian pearls come in a range of colors from white to black.〔 They can contain various undertones and overtones of green, pink, blue, silver and yellow. The most valuable of these are of the darker variety, as the naturally dark tones of the Tahitian pearls is a unique quality among pearls. A true black Tahitian pearl is extremely rare, and largely considered one of the most beautiful kinds of pearls in the world. Most Tahitian pearls that are identified as “black” are actually charcoal, silver, or dark green.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Tahitian Pearls )〕
An advantage of the Tahitian pearl is that the oyster inside of which they grow is quite large, sometimes weighing as much as ten pounds. This means that a Tahitian pearl can more easily grow to a larger-than-average size.〔
The cultured Tahitian pearl comes in various shapes, sizes, and colors; shapes include round, semi-round, button, circle, oval, teardrop, semi-baroque and baroque.〔Newman, Renee. Pearl Buying Guide. "Black Pearls." Los Angeles: International Jewelry Publications, c2005, pp. 76–77〕 Because of their darker hues, Tahitian pearls are commonly known as "black pearls".〔(Stéphane Pouvreau ''et al.'', "Ecophysiological model of growth and reproduction of the black pearl oyster, ''Pinctada margaritifera: potential applications for pearl farming in French Polynesia". ''Aquaculture'', vol. 186, issues 1–2, pp. 117–144 ) 〕 However, Tahitian pearls have the ability to contain various undertones and overtones of green, pink, blue, silver and yellow. All (or any combination) of these colors may be seen in a cultured Tahitian pearl. Due to the variety of shapes and colors of the Tahitian pearl, it has been known to fit in any jewelry setting.〔Alden, Nancy. Simply Stunning Jewelry: A Treasury of Projects, Techniques, and Inspiration. "Tahitian Pearl Earrings." New York: Potter Craft, c2009, pp. 161–162〕 The versatility and mixture of color give it its value.
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