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Grown in the lagoons of French Polynesia by the black-lip oyster, genuine Tahitian pearls range from charcoal and silver to green, peacock, and deep aubergine; often called black pearls, few are truly black. Sourced directly from Tahiti, some drilled by hand, they are set into Tahitian pearl jewelry handmade in 14k gold-filled or sterling silver on the North Shore of Oʻahu.
A single pearl may stand on its own or sit beside Hawaiian shells from my dives, in necklaces, huggie and hoop earrings, bracelets, cuffs, and rings. Each has its own shape, luster, and small natural marks.
Their colors and quality are described in the guide to Tahitian pearls.
Tahitian pearl
The dark pearls I reach for most, grown by the black-lipped pearl oyster in French Polynesia. Their colors range from green to almost purple, and they sit next to my shells in so many of my designs.
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Questions
Are Tahitian pearls real pearls?
Yes. They're genuine cultured saltwater pearls, grown over time inside the black-lip oyster in French Polynesia. The Tahitian pearls I use come directly from Tahiti.
Are Tahitian pearls from Hawaiʻi?
No. Tahitian pearls are grown in French Polynesia, not Hawaiʻi. I bring them home and make them into jewelry by hand on the North Shore of Oʻahu, often alongside Hawaiian shells.
What colors do Tahitian pearls come in?
They range from light silver and grey to deep charcoal, with overtones of green, blue, pink and purple. Dark green with a purple-pink sheen is often called peacock.