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The Ultimate Guide
We show you how to grade and select pearls like a professional buyer. Learn the truth about the pearl industry and how to avoid paying retail prices.
Exotic and mysterious, black pearls have endured for centuries as one of the rarest of the world's treasures. Today, we're able to bring you an unprecedented selection of black Tahitian pearl pendants in a range of color and overtones that must be seen to be believed. Your Tahitian Pearl Pendant is hand-made to order here at our Los Angeles workshop, using only the finest cultured pearls, gold and diamonds. Each hand-selected pearl is chosen for its dazzling luster, smooth surfaces and a tantalizing choice of perfectly round or drop-shapes.
Glamorous and exotic, a black Tahitian Pearl Pendant is always a one of a kind treasure from the heart of the Ocean. Pure Pearls is proud to offer a dazzling collection of fine Tahitian pearl pendants to choose from. We feature exclusive designs unique to PurePearls.com such as our beloved Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Lily Pendant to more classic Tahitian Pearl Solitaire Pendants and sleek, chic Tahitian Pearl on Omega Necklaces. We create every Tahitian pendant by hand, to order, here at our Los Angeles, California workshop using only the finest AAA Quality Tahitian pearls, 14K Gold and VS1-GH Quality Diamonds. Learn more about our AAA Quality Only policy by visiting our #1 Google ranked article: The Expert’s Guide to Tahitian Pearl Grading.
Born in the tropical lagoons and atolls of French Polynesia, the cultured Tahitian pearl is known for its dazzling natural colors, large sizes and touchable, bright luster. Uncover the mystery and origins of the black pearls of legend by reading our Ultimate Tahitian Pearl Buying Guide, which touches on the history, pearling areas, popular overtones and pearl sizes as well as including all the real-life, un-retouched Tahitian pearl pictures we’re famous for, so you know exactly what to expect when you purchase from PurePearls.com. Curious about picking the perfect Tahitian pearl overtone? Visit our Ultimate Guide to Pearl Overtones to learn more about these mysterious and colorful pearls.
We show you how to grade and select pearls like a professional buyer. Learn the truth about the pearl industry and how to avoid paying retail prices.
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Lower Prices.
The true value of pearls lies in their quality. We sell true luxury grade pearls without traditional luxury store markups.
We source the worlds finest pearls and sell direct to customers like you. You can expect to save about 1/2 the cost of traditional retail.
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