Factors to consider when choosing a quality Tahitian pearl necklace

Tahitian pearls are named after the islands of Tahiti and they are highly prized for its beauty and charm of their darker tones, thanks to the black lipped oysters on the island, which produces a black, gray and green-black pearls. Recognizing the value of pearls, pearl farmers used the production techniques pioneered by the Japanese to cultivate Tahitian pearls. Since then, Tahitian pearls have become one of the most sought after gemstones of the world.

Factors to consider when choosing a quality Tahitian pearl necklaces, in order of importance:

Nacre thickness - preferably with a minimum thickness of nacre in Tahitian pearls are 0.8 mm. Thicker nacre covering means pearl gloss is going to take a long time. Thinner nacre tends to wear off easily. Tahitian pearls, which are thinner than the required minimum will not be exported from French Polynesia.

Surface texture and quality - Tahitian pearls, like all the pearls are sorted according to their surface quality. Pearls have thick nacre but if the surface is flawed, their value decreases. Improper include bumps, spots, color, scratches and other damage. More pearls, the less valuable or inferior quality it becomes.

The rate of quality of Tahitian pearls, jewelers use a classification system consisting of A, B, C and D marks for quality pearls are the highest quality. Quality pearls are the cleanest, most flawless surface, almost free of blemishes, discoloration or bumps. These pearls have high luster and reflective quality.

B-grade Tahitian pearls are slightly (but still invisible) lack of surface, only 30% of the surface defects influence. C-Class Tahitian pearl is a medium-gloss and is already quite significant deficiencies in the D-grade pearls are those with 60% of its surface affect the apparent shortcomings, including scratches.

Luster - one quality of pearls that sets it apart from other gemstones is its unique brilliance. Unlike many other gems like diamond, for example, pearl finish with a softer light. And because they reflect light, they also seem to mirror, reflecting everything in their immediate environment.

In general, the thicker the nacre, the more brilliant and mirror-like luster. Good quality pearls are clear and almost metal-like in its sheen.

Size - the largest Tahitian pearls ever produced in 25mm, although this is not a round pearl. The largest round Tahitian pearl is 21mm. In general, the larger the size of the pearl, the greater its value. Most of the Tahitian pearls range from 8 to 14mm range, although a few are seen 16mm

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