Black pearl jewelry is greatly admired for its luster, richness and uniqueness. Wearing it with any outfit makes for a classic, elegant, stylish and polished look. It is a timeless piece most women and celebrities prefer. Black pear is the ultimate gift of love and romance.
Black pearl is rare tinted pearl that is naturally black in color. It is produced by Pinctada Margaritifera. The Pinctada Margaritifera is a salt water pearl oyster that grows up to the size of a dinner plate. The pearl produced is black because of the black pigment that the oyster secretes. Black pearl is frequently referred to as Black Tahitian Pearls because the pearl oyster that produces it can only be found in Tahitian and French Polynesian Islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
Pinctada Margaritifera rarely produces pearls and white pearl oysters rarely produce naturally black pearls, so black pearl is really extraordinary. Pinctada Margaritifera cannot be cultured because it is very sensitive to changing climate, ocean condition and cannot survive the culturing process.
In ancient Asian history time, black pearl jewelry was used as the official symbol of the legitimate ruler or emperor. If the ruler wears the right kind of piece of black pearl jewelry especially large ones, he is regarded as the divine emperor.
In the paradise island of French Polynesia, black pearl jewelry is believed as the symbol of renewal and hope for humanity. It even harnesses the magical colors of the rainbow after the storm, according to the native tribes.
Apart from amulets, black pearl jewelry is worn by enchanters in Europe because they believed that it would bring them good luck. The soothsayers gazed into the waves of swirling colors in the back pearl jewelry. Healers also use it for extra help with their spells to cure the sick.
Women who are classy and stylish prefer black pearl because of its luster, richness and uniqueness. Second to the white pearls in popularity, it can also be made into fashionable necklaces, earrings and rings. Black pearls are naturally eye-catching and can be worn with casual and dressy attire.
Black pearl is usually made with white gold or platinum to offset its luxurious look. Some prefer it in yellow gold setting, while others in silver. It instantly makes any wardrobe look elegant and classy.
If you want to buy black pearls, here are some tips.
1. Color: Know the exact color you want for a black pearl because not all of them are black. Some are gray, blue, deep purple, peacock green, etc.
2. Size: Black pearls are larger than other pearls. White black pearls start at 8 millimeters and average about10 to 11 millimeters. The size of other pearls range from 4 to 7 millimeters. The larger the pearl, the rarer and the more valuable it is.
3. Iridescence: The property of the black pearls surface which appear to change color as the angle of view changes is called iridescence or orient. To check it, rotate the pearl and check for a shimmer of greenish black and blue orient. This is caused by the overlapping of successive layers that break up light falling on the surface.
4. Luster: Check the nacre to see the mirror effect of the pearl. This is what we refer to as luster. The higher the mirror effect, the better the pearl because the thicker its layers are. If the nacre looks dull and fuzzy, it is thin and will wear off quickly.
5. Shape: The most prized shape of black pearl is perfectly round. It also comes in different shapes such as pear, rice and baroque shapes.
6. Surface: the most prized shape of black pearl is smooth. No pitting or chip.
