Tuesday 27 August 2013

Explore the Shapes of South Sea Pearls



Naturally beautiful and exceptionally rare are South Sea Pearls. Nature provides an infinite myriad of colours, shapes, and sizes that make each pearl significant and unique. Explore an array of South Sea pearls, and understand why they are the most preferred ones when it comes to quality and beauty.

Black South Sea Pearls are also known as Tahitian pearls and are extremely cherished for their mirror-like lustre and splendid colours. Whereas many other pearl types are restricted to only to limit colours. South Sea Pearls consist of numerous features with exotic colours such as silver green, peacock green, blue, and eggplant colours just to name a few. These pearls are mainly produced by the Pinctada Margaritifera oyster, which is extensively found in Tahiti and a number of other French Polynesian islands.

South Sea Pearls especially the black ones are so rare that they were once considered the 'Pearl of Queens'. These pearls are much in demand because of their round shapes, and brilliant lustre. However, they are far less produced per oyster than freshwater pearls.

Nonetheless, this 'Queen of pearls' is being cultured in the turquoise Polynesian lagoons, you certainly can have some to cherish. It's interesting to learn about different types of pearls, its kinds before you actually buy them. Having a general idea of the same will help you select better.