On The Quest Of The Black Pearls

By Author: Alan Smith
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Usually, there’s a darker side to all the things in this world, but only a few darker sides are really so enchanting exerting a mystical magnetism on anyone who looks at them. The black pearl, whether in the famed pirate movie series or in the real jewelry market, is a much sort after jewel. Black and golden pearls are said to stand for wealth, discovering oneself and becoming prosperous.

Black pearls are found largely on the French Polynesian and Cook Islands today. However, pearl culturing industries across the world culture black ones as well. Dark blue, grey, various greens, peacock green to the unbelievably multi-hued pearls are usually classified as black pearls. Since ages, people across the world have had their beliefs and have passed on stories surrounding the pearls. Needless to say, the quest for the black ones has also stretched over centuries.

The Tahitian pearls are commonly available ...
... in darker shades. These natural French Polynesian gems are rare but the cultured ones come pretty close to being absolutely natural too, hence do not despair. The Polynesian believed that their God of peace and fertility, Oro, came to offer a magical oyster called ‘Te Ufi’ to his people. It was then He discovered the beautiful black pearl that lay preserved inside and presented it to princess Bora Bora as a token of his love. Since then these pearls are regarded as a true symbol of love.

They are generally available in larger sizes and the grading will get higher with the degree of flawless texture of the pearl. Akoya pearls especially are known for their sheer brilliance and absolute luster. These Japanese pearls have their lineage going right back to the Pearl King, Kokichi Mikimoto. The good news is these pearls are treated today to provide various shades including the darker hues. A black Akoya pearl would symbolize elegance and purity with the notion of wisdom and love from the darker shades.

Day-to-day wear, fashionable clothing and special occasions call for black pearls which are offered today in round as well as teardrop shapes. After all unique gems as these often find their way to unique adornments or personalities.