Pearls
by Stevan Vanspar
http://www.yupearls.com
Few of Earth's offerings are as exotic and romantic as
Tahitian South Sea cultured pearls. What is so special
about South Sea pearls? Both their name and appearance
bring to mind images of swaying palm trees, crystal blue
Pacific waters, luaus, and fragrant plumeria. They range in
color from light aquamarine to coal green-black. Also,
South Sea pearls are notable for their larger shape, a
characteristic which makes them particularly luxurious kind
of jewelry.
These pearls are luminous and reflect light like a bulb
on the Christmas tree. They have a very deep color and
reflect light in shades of green blue and black. The
light reflected by these pearls is with an internal glow
that makes them very captivating.
The general category of South Sea pearl comes in different
colors depending on location, and originates with the
black-lipped oyster. This is the largest species of
mollusks capable of making a pearl, which explains its
larger size of pearl.
Although Tahitian pearls are called black pearls, they
are actually found in colors ranging from blue, green,
grey, and black to purple as well as cream. The cultured
pearls are so perfect in shape and coloring that they
look almost artificial. Along with their undertones of
secondary hues like red, blue or green, they have a
breath-taking effect. All the colors put together seem
to represent the multicolored beauty of tropical deep-
sea colors.
Because these pearls are so rare and mainly sourced from
the French Polynesian seas, they are expensive. Even if
you decide to compromise on quality and go for something
less exorbitant, a pair of round, colored earrings would
put you back by $200.
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