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It’s like the battle between good and evil, light and dark…black and white are still often pitted against each other purely because the other is the epitome of everything the other is not.  However, this contrast is actually seen as the perfect combination as well….they are so different that they complement each other!

In the world of jewelry, clear or white stones often edge over the dark stones but when it comes to pearls, black pearls are believed to win over white pearls when it comes to unique appearance. Because of this, those who desire to stand out are more likely to choose black pearls…take a cue from Elizabeth Taylor!

Black pearls have a dark creamy quality and are often not entirely black.  The most expensive ones come from Tahiti and the Cook Islands and are produced by black-lipped oysters. Those with a dark peacock green tint are the most expensive black pearls in the market. Black pearls can often come in bluish, purplish, greyish and golden hues as well.

Black pearl rings have a more luxurious appeal than white pearls because they’re quite rare. The natural black pearls are incredibly valuable but rarely make it to the market because most of them are not perfect in shape. Cultivating white pearls also take a shorter time compared to the black ones that’s why among Tahitian pearls; black pearls are more expensive than white ones. Black pearl ring is often made from cultivated Tahitian black pearls or Japanese Akoya pearls and look elegant when set on a white metal band like platinum or white gold. There are other kinds of black pearls available but these two are considered to have the best quality.

Expect to pay more for rings that feature a bigger black pearl because the bigger the pearl, the higher its value.  A perfectly symmetrical pearl with high luster and smooth surface will surely be more expensive as well.  Be your pearl black or white; make sure that you learn about the grading system so that you can make the best decision according to your budget and taste.