Body Color refers to the main color of a pearl. Pearls can be white, black, grey, pink, peach, lavender and gold, with other variations existing in between. Tints or hints of an overlying color, referred to as 'overtone', are also observable as a 'halo' visible on the edges of the pearl. The main body color is always used first to describe a pearl's color; for example, an akoya pearl would be described as being white with rose, silver or cream overtones.
See Also: Akoya Pearls, Tahitian Pearls, South Sea Pearls, Freshwater Pearls, Overtone