Black Pearl Jewelry – The Ultimate Gift Of Love And Romance

Black pearl jewelry is greatly admired for its luster, richness and uniqueness. Wearing it with any outfit makes for a classic, elegant, stylish and polished look. It is a timeless piece most women and celebrities prefer. Black pear is the ultimate gift of love and romance.

Black pearl is a rare tinted pearl that is naturally black in color and produced by Pinctada Margaritifera. The Pinctada Margaritifera is a saltwater pearl oyster that can grow to the size of a dinner plate. The pearl produced by this type of pearl oyster is black because of the black pigment that the oyster secretes. Black pearl is frequently referred to as Black Tahitian Pearls because the pearl oyster that produces it can only be found in Tahiti and French Polynesian Islands in the South Pacific Ocean.

Black pearl is very rare because Pinctada Margaritifera rarely produces pearls and white pearl oysters rarely produce naturally black pearls. Also, culturing of Pinctada Margaritifera pearl oyster had been unsuccessful due to bad health and/or non-survival of the culturing process. Also, this type of oyster is sensitive to changing climate and ocean conditions.

Black pearl jewelry has been worn or used since ancient Asian history. At the time, large black pearl jewelry is worn by the ruler or emperor. It was used as the official symbol of the legitimate ruler. If the ruler wears the right piece of black pearl jewelry, he will be regarded as the divine emperor.

Black pearl jewelry was also believed in the paradise islands of French Polynesia as the symbol of renewal and hope for humanity. The native tribes believed that it could harness the magical colors of the rainbow after a storm.

In Europe, aside from amulets, black pearl jewelry is worn by enchanters because they believed that it would bring them good luck. Healers also use it for extra help with their spells to cure the sick. It was also used by soothsayers to see the future. The soothsayers gazed into the waves of swirling colors in black pearl jewelry.

Black pearls are truly eye catching. Second to the white pearls in popularity, black pearls can be made into stylish necklaces, earrings as well as rings. The black pearl jewelry is usually worn with casual and dressy attire. Women who enjoy classic, stylish jewelry prefer black pearl because of its luster, richness and uniqueness.

Black pearl jewelry makes a perfect accessory to any wardrobe to make it look classic, stunning and elegant. It is usually made with white gold or platinum to offset the luxurious look. But some prefer it with a yellow gold setting, while others like it better with silver.

If you want to buy black pearls, here are some tips.

1. Color: Know the exact color you want for a black pearl. Not all of the black pearls are black. There are grey, blue, deep purple, peacock green as well.

2. Size: Black pearls are larger than other pearls. White black pearls start at 8 millimeters and average about10 to 11 millimeters. The size of other pearls range from 4 to 7 millimeters. The larger the pearl, the rarer and the more valuable it is.

3. Iridescence: Check the iridescence of the pearl by rotating and checking the black pearl for a shimmer of greenish-black and blue orient color in it. The iridescence or orient is the property of the black pearl’s surface which appear to change color as the angle of views changes. This is caused by overlapping of successive layers which break up light falling on the surface.

4. Luster: Luster is the mirror effect of the pearl. The higher the mirror effect, the better the pearl because the thicker its layers are. Check the nacre. If it looks dull and fuzzy, it is thin and will wear off quickly.

5. Shape: Like white pearls, black pearls come in different shapes such as pear, rice and baroque shapes. But, the most prized shaped is perfectly round.

6. Surface: Check the surface of the pearl. Make sure that it is smooth. Make sure that there is no pitting or chip.

About the Author: Fred Gagnon specializes in providing tips and information on jewelries. He owns a wide collection of stunning, glamorous and stylish jewelries. To learn more about jewelries, accessories, precious metals and gemstones, visit Black Titanium Wedding Band and Pink Sapphire Rings.