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Black pearl jewelry is greatly admired for its luster, richness and uniqueness. Wearing it with any outfit makes for a classic, elegant, stylish and polished look. It is a timeless piece most women and celebrities prefer. Black pear is the ultimate gift of love and romance.

The saltwater pearl oyster that is known to produce black pearl is called Pinctada Margaritifera. The pearl produced by this oyster is naturally black in color because of the black pigment that the oyster secretes. The Pinctada Margaritifera can grow as big as a dinner plate. This pearl oyster can only be found in Tahiti and French Polynesian Island in the South Pacific Ocean. Thus, black pearl is frequently referred to as Black Tahitian Pearls.

Pinctada Margaritifera rarely produces pearls and white pearl oysters rarely produce naturally black pearls, so black pearl is really extraordinary. Pinctada Margaritifera cannot be cultured because it is very sensitive to changing climate, ocean condition and cannot survive the culturing process.

In ancient Asian history, black pearl jewelry has already been worn. The black pearl jewelry was used as the official symbol of the legitimate ruler. The ruler or the emperor wore the large black pearl jewelry. If the ruler wears the right piece of black pearl jewelry, he will be regarded as the divine emperor.

Black pearl jewelry was also believed in the paradise islands of French Polynesia as the symbol of renewal and hope for humanity. The native tribes believed that it could harness the magical colors of the rainbow after a storm.

In Europe, healers use black pearl jewelry for their spells to cure the sick. Enchanters wear it like amulets to bring them good luck. Fortune tellers gazed into its swirling colors to see the future.

Women who are classy and stylish prefer black pearl because of its luster, richness and uniqueness. Second to the white pearls in popularity, it can also be made into fashionable necklaces, earrings and rings. Black pearls are naturally eye-catching and can be worn with casual and dressy attire.

Black pearl jewelry makes a perfect accessory to any wardrobe to make it look classic, stunning and elegant. It is usually made with white gold or platinum to offset the luxurious look. But some prefer it with a yellow gold setting, while others like it better with silver.

If you want to buy black pearls, here are some tips.

1. Color: Not all black pearl are black. Some are gray, blue, deep purple, peacock green etc. So know the exact color you want.

2. Size: The larger the pearl, the rare and the more valuable it is. Black pearls are often larger than other pearls. Black pearls start at 8 millimeters and average about 10 to 11 millimeters while other pearls range from 4 to 7 millimeters.

3. Iridescence: Iridescence, or orient, is the property of the black pearls surfaces which appear to change color as the angle of view changes. This is caused by the overlapping of successive layers, which breaks up light falling on the surface. To check the iridescence of a pearl, rotate it and check for a shimmer of greenish-black and blue orient.

4. Luster: Check the nacre to see the mirror effect of the pearl. This is what we refer to as luster. The higher the mirror effect, the better the pearl because the thicker its layers are. If the nacre looks dull and fuzzy, it is thin and will wear off quickly.

5. Shape: Black pearls come in different shapes such as pear, rice and baroque which are very similar to white pearls. A perfectly round shape of the black pearl is the most prized shape.

6. Surface: the most prized shape of black pearl is smooth. No pitting or chip.