It’s no wonder black pearls continue to impress pearl lovers from all over. Their rich nacre and high luster produce a magical beauty. Ask anyone who has seen a black pearl to explain it to you. You’ll most likely find them at a loss for words telling you only you’ll have to see one to understand.
Tahiti Polynesia islands are the leaders in export when it comes to black cultured pearls. The oyster responsible for creating the black pearl is the black-lipped Pinctada Margaritifera and you’ll find them cultivated throughout the lagoons of French Polyneasia.
You might be wondering why the pearl is black. A pearl is created when thick secretions of organic substances and calcium carbonate are released from the oyster. The black lipped oyster holds a black pigmentation when it releases these liquids. This is why the pearl turns out black. On an ending note you’ll be surprised to hear that only 1 in 15,000 of these oysters product a pearl naturally!
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