In the last decade, Baroque Tahitian pearls have dominated the jewelry market. Unlike freshwater pearls, Tahitian pearls are produced from black-lipped oysters, which have a longer culture span of up to seven years. Because these pearls are much older, they have deeper nacre, which is the iridescent hue that makes these pearls more captivating. The term Baroque is applied to pearls that are irregular in shape. Tahitian pearls are rarer than standard fresh water pearls.
Pearl Size Variation
Often called the "Queen of Pearls" Baroque Tahitian pearls are the most highly prized pearls just for their hue. In addition to being more brilliant, these pearls are much larger than standard pearls and range between 7 and 15 millimeters. Baroque Tahitian pearls come in many colors such as black, gray purple, dark green gray to greenish yellow.
When considering the purchase of a Baroque Tahitian Pearl Necklace, it is important to remember that the shape of the pearls has an impact on the value. The rounder the pearls, the more value the necklace has. Less than half of Tahitian pearls in the world are round which makes them more rare and valuable.
Because all pearls are a product of nature, blemishes and spots do appear on them. The fewer blemishes a pearl has, the higher it is in value. Pearls in Baroque pearl necklaces may also have natural grooves in them from the culture process. Tahitian pearls without blemishes and grooves are labeled as flawless.
The orient of a Baroque Tahitian necklace helps determine its price and value. The orient is the standard of how the pearl reflects light from the nacre. The nacre is the thickness of the shiny iridescent surface layer surrounding the pearl. Pearls with thicker nacre are more vibrant, shiny, and valuable. Thicker the nacre, higher the quality of the pearl.
The value of Baroque Tahitian necklace is evaluated on its rarity, perfection, color, size, and orient. Each pearl is evaluated by hand. The Pearl Source offers the widest selection of high quality Baroque Tahitian pearl necklaces.
