Each Tahitian pearl is very unique and does not resemble any other. So, to prepare the beautiful strand that will end up around our necks and in our jewelry boxes as treasures, will take hundreds of pearls to find the similar ones. Tahitian Pearls are pure richness in incognito, big and bold, warm against the skin and so pleasing to the eye. Black pearls are not necessarily black. There is a rainbow of color varying from black, to dark or light gray, dark or light green, pinkish, blue and bronze-brown.
Some pearls are even bi-color.
A few years ago the trend was toward black pearls with green overtones, but nowadays lighter color are very popular, due to the growing interest and appreciation of the wonderful color spectrum of the Tahitian variety. You should always select pearls in colors that you like and will look flattering on you. Black pearls reflect light in a different way than white pearls do. There is a total different perception of colors and shine, even if of same shape. Round and semi-round are the most expensive and rare pearls, followed by drop and button shapes.