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However, their popularity has led to a surge in imitations. Both freshwater pearls and akoya saltwater pearls can be treated with dyes or radiation to resemble Tahitians. Irradiation treatment is stable and should not change or fade with time. Some dyed pearls might fade or chip, depending on the quality of the dyeing process. Certainly, jewelry retailers are trying to come up with better and better ways to offer color alternatives, and the knowledge and technology they have is getting better every year.
As well as being more affordable, black freshwater and akoya pearls are usually smaller, more approachable sizes. Black Tahitian pearls, like South Sea pearls, are quite large — going up to 20mm in diameter and almost never smaller than 10mm. For more petite women, or for rings, these sizes might be too overwhelming. In these cases a color-stable treated black pearl might be a good option.
Every pearl is as unique as a fingerprint. Even very high quality pearl strands will usually have some distinguishing characteristics that set it apart. Another good thing to look at is the drill hole through the pearl. Real pearls will have very minuscule holes, just large enough to fit the thread, while fake pearls will often have very wide ones. Since real pearls are wholesaled by weight, drilling a very small hole will retain more of the gem and more profit.
For more tips and tricks on how to authenticate your pearl jewelry, check out our guide to pearl identification here. Black pearls are some of the rarest in the world, matched only by golden South Seas. Unlike freshwater pearls, which mature quite quickly and in larger quantities, black-lipped oysters usually only produce one pearl at a time over a period of a few years.
This means there are less of them entering the market. In addition, the wide color range of Tahitian pearls means certain colors will always be more in demand and highly prized. Reputable jewelers will disclose whether the pearl is a Tahitian or dyed Akoya or Freshwater pearl, but it's always best to do your own research to better understand exactly what it is you're purchasing.
It should come as no surprise but our 1 recommended source for fine quality black pearls is Pearls of Joy. Since Pearls of Joy has been importing pearls direct from the source. Not Sure Where to Start?
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