Black Pearls

Black pearls are legend around the world; their iridescence and gleaming black surfaces have enchanted men and women for centuries. The darker colors can be naturally occurring or dyed, but however black pearls attained their colors, they are stunningly beautiful! Black pearls are perfect for adding exotic mystery and daring to any ensemble, they've been a favorite of queens, empresses, divas, actresses and starlets and can be spotted at all the right places.

Naturally-colored black pearls are popularly known as Tahitian pearls; these gorgeous gems typically feature a wide array of body colors and shapes, ranging from pale dove greys to more intense dark charcoals and most rarely, true black. Tahitian pearls are renowned the world over for their shimmering rainbow of overtones that includes peacock and emerald greens, many shades of blue, rose, bronze, Aubergine (eggplant), gold, silver and many other exotic and tempting hues. Their black colors are 100% natural, and all black Tahitian pearls must meet very strict quality standards regarding nacre thickness before export from Tahiti.

Another black pearl type that’s intensely iridescent is the multi-hued black Freshwater pearls, which are most often irradiated to achieve these unusual shades. Slightly off-round to perfectly round in shape, and composed completely of crystalline nacre, black Freshwater pearls are incredibly durable and a fraction of the cost of the more expensive black Tahitian pearls. The possibilities for mixing and matching black freshwater pearls with other jewelry styles really are endless, and at their bargain prices, who could resist adding them to a jewelry collection?

Black Akoya pearls are most often dyed; easily recognizable for their rich midnight blue-black colors, perfectly round shapes and bright, shiny luster, black Akoya pearls are a tried and true favorite for those looking for a little bit of exotic mystery to add to their daily wardrobe without the cost associated with naturally-colored black pearls. Their perfectly round, perfectly matched shapes recall the more traditional styles of the white Akoya pearls, but with a modern edge that can be quite eye-catching!

Every one of these black pearl types, Tahitian, Freshwater and Akoya, make for a fun and affordable fashions that can be paired with your favorite little black dress for a romantic night out, or simply jeans and a t-shirt for a stylish twist on the casual day to day look. Both black Freshwater pearls and black baroque Tahitian pearls are a modern favorite of jewelry designers; looking to expand their design lines to include leather, sterling silver, semi-precious gemstones and countless other materials, their dark colors and unique shapes easily combine to create amazing new designs at a wide range of price points that can appeal to all tastes and styles of jewelry lovers everywhere.