TARA Pearls 9-10mm Natural Color Tahitian Cultured Drop Pearl Sterling Silver Shepherd Hook Earrings 9x10mm Natural Color Tahitian Cultured Drop Pearls. Tahitian Pearls are produced in a black-lipped oyster in and around Tahiti and French Polynesian Islands. The pearls are unique because of their naturally dark colors. No two pearls are exactly alike and as a result it is extremely difficult to make a necklace or a pair of matching earrings. This makes Tahitian jewelry very valuable. The average size of Tahitian Pearls are between 7-15mm. It takes around 2 years for one pearl to form in nature. These sterling silver shepherd hook earrings come in a high quality TARA Pearls branded box with a pearl care kit to help preserve the beauty of your purchase and Certificate of Authenticity. Assembled and Quality Controlled in the USA by GIA certified specialists. The natural properties and process of pearl formation define the unique beauty of each pearl. The image may show slight differences in texture, color, size and shape TARA Pearls is a world renowned design house with 40+ years of experience in the fine jewelry industry. TARA is known for our unsurpassed artisan craftsmanship and a commitment to working with only the finest Tahitian & South Sea cultured pearls and diamonds creating jewelry that is elegant, classic, and contemporary. TARA Pearls is one of the only Foundation members of the Cultured Pearl Association of America on Amazon.