How much is the black pearl in Tahiti?

Tahiti black pearl is a specialty of salt lake in French Polynesia in the South Pacific Ocean. It is rare and unusual. It enjoys the reputation of Queen's Pearl and Queen of Pearl. It is very difficult to cultivate it. The process of cultivating pearl shellfish is very long and easy to die. Coupled with the influence of weather and water quality, the finished product is very rare. Let's take a look at the price of Tahiti black pearl.

Why are black pearls so expensive?

At present, the main producing areas of black pearls are French Polynesia Islands and Cook Islands. Tahiti Island of French Polynesia Islands produces 95% of the world's black pearls. Black pearls are produced from a precious black butterfly shell that secretes black nacre. Black butterfly shells have very high environmental and temperature requirements and must grow in natural, pollution-free waters. Due to the large size of the black butterfly shell, the cultivation cycle is very long, and the pearl shell seedling root cultivation process is affected by weather, water quality, etc., such as tornadoes or rising water temperature, it is very easy to die, so the finished product of Tahiti black pearl is very rare.

How much does the Tahiti Black Pearl cost?

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Note: At present, the annual output of high-quality natural black pearls in the world is generally less than 150,000, of which more than 40% of the black pearls with particle size exceeding 11 mm are sold through international auctions. And those top-quality natural Tahiti black pearls through the auction, the price of several times or even dozens of times. According to records, an 18.5 mm black pearl once sold for 70,000 US dollars, while a necklace containing 51 black pearls sold for an astonishing 3.7 million US dollars, and its price has reached a staggering situation.

Tahiti black pearl maintenance method

1, acid corrosion: in order to make pearl luster and color is not affected, should avoid pearl contact with acid, alkali and chemicals, such as perfume, soap, styling water. Don't swim or bathe wearing pearls, so put on your lovely pearls after makeup.

2, away from the kitchen: pearl surface has tiny pores, so it is not appropriate to let it inhale dirty substances in the air. Pearls absorb hair spray, perfume and other substances, so do not wear beautiful pearls to send electricity. Be careful in the kitchen, too, not to wear beautiful pearls to cook, steam and fumes may penetrate the pearls and make them yellow.

3, flannel service: every time after wearing pearls (especially on hot days) must be put after the pearls are wiped clean, you can maintain the luster of pearls. It is best to use sheepskin or fine flannel, do not use tissue, because some tissue friction will wear pearls.

4, not close to water: do not clean the pearl necklace with water, water can enter the small hole of the bead, not only difficult to wipe dry, may also make the inside fermentation, the bead line may also turn green. If you sweat a lot when wearing it, wipe it with a soft wet towel carefully, dry it naturally and put it back into the jewelry box. Pearl yellow with dilute hydrochloric acid after soaking soluble yellow shell, pearl crystal brilliant, brilliant charming color. But if the color turns yellow badly, it is difficult to reverse.

How to determine the price of black pearls?

Volume: The size of pearls is calculated by the shortest diameter, generally ranging from 8 mm to 14 mm, even 16 mm, more than 18 mm is rare, and the largest pearl diameter in the current record is 21 mm.

2, shape: round pearls are recognized as the most beautiful pearls, and is desired by all. Fine round pearls are extremely rare, but pearls of other shapes are also unique.

3, color: artificial culture of gray and black pearls in the refraction of light with a variety of different luster, the most appreciated is malachite green, dark purple, sea blue and various shades of gray and rainbow.

4, skin light: Tahiti pearl through the luster is like a mirror, when looking directly at the reflection of people, and it has reflected light color, especially crystal gorgeous.

Purity: Like other types of pearls, the value of Tahiti cultured pearls is mainly determined by the quality of the skin, and the identification of pearl skin depends on how many defects it has, such as dents, scratches and flower black spots, which will reduce its value.

Grade: Pearl skin rated as "excellent quality" has excellent light and is round into a symmetrical shape. Size and color are not considered as main factors. Pearls rated as of the highest commercial quality are those with a medium luster and some irregularities. Pearls with organic stains or multiple flaws or insufficient nacre are of no commercial value.