Tahitian pearls, also known as black South Sea pearls, are the naturally black and grey-colored saltwater pearls cultured in the lagoons and atolls of French Polynesia. A relatively new addition to the cultured pearl world, Tahitian pearls were first popularized in the late 1970's and have since been recognized by jewelry lovers around the world as unique, distinctive pearls. Ranging in size from 8.0-18.0mm, Tahitian pearls are known for their large sizes and their trademark rainbow-colored overtones such as Peacock, Aubergine, Blue-Green, Cherry, Silver, Steel, Pistachio, and more. The largest Tahitian pearl producer in the world, Robert Wan, supplies the majority of fine Tahitian pearls to the jewelry industry today.
See Also: Pearl, Nacre, Freshwater Pearls, Akoya Pearls