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What Are Tahitian Pearls? A Tahitian black pearl isn’t actually black?! Believe it or not, Genuine Tahitian black pearls naturally display some of the richest colors found in the pearl world. Tahitian black pearls are built upon two primary body colors—black and gray—and enhanced by 4 major overtone families: green, purple, yellow, and blue. These […]

For decades, large, perfectly round pearls were considered the domain of saltwater species such as South Sea pearls and Tahitian pearls. Then came the Edison pearl. So what is an Edison pearl? Developed through more than 1,000 experiments and over ¥100 million in research investment, Edison pearls represent China’s breakthrough in bead-nucleated freshwater pearl cultivation.

“Do pearls change color over time?”Yes — and that does not automatically mean your pearls were dyed. Dyed pearls can absolutely fade with time, especially when the artificial surface color gradually wears away and exposes the white nacre underneath. If you’ve read our previous guides on dyed pearls, coated pearls, irradiated pearls, or toned pearls,

Pearl toning is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — pearl optimization methods in the jewelry industry. Especially in Akoya pearls, toning is widely used to reduce yellowish hues, brighten luster, and enhance pink or green overtones. So what exactly is pearl toning?Does it make pearls fake?And why do some pink Akoya

Did you know many grey pearls on the market are actually irradiated pearls? Pearl irradiation is one of the most common modern pearl treatments, to create grey and blue-grey pearl color — the Akoya look. Some look obviously treated.Others are almost impossible to distinguish with the naked eye. So what exactly are irradiated pearls?Are they

Welcome back to our series on pearl polor treatments. We’ve covered the following topics in our other blogs. What Colors Are Pearls? Natural Pearl Colors Explained Pearl Color Treatments: 5 Ways Pearl Colors Are Enhanced Dyed Pearls: How to Tell If Pearls Are Dyed? Irradiated Pearls vs Natural Grey Pearls: How to Tell the Difference

What are dyed pearls? Dyeing is a common method used to enhance pearl color and expand the range of colors available to consumers. By soaking pearls in dye solutions, pigments can be absorbed into the nacre, creating shades that are rare or unusual in naturally colored pearls. However, dyed pearls often show certain characteristics that

The 5 Most Common Pearl Color Treatments The most widely used pearl color treatments include: Pearl color treatments are processes to modify or enhance the color of pearls after they come out of the mollusk. These treatments can deepen color, remove unwanted tones, or create shades that are rare in nature. Natural-colored pearls develop their

If you are wondering what are keshi pearls, the short answer is simple:They are pearls without nucleus, and contains 100% nacre. But the real story is more interesting. In today’s market, where most pearls are cultured with a bead nucleus, keshi pearls stand out because they contain no bead at all. Their organic shapes and