Value Factors 💰: Luster, size, color, and flawlessness.
Luster is the primary criterion for evaluating a pearl’s value.
1️⃣ Luster
Luster is the most critical factor in determining a pearl’s quality.
Value hierarchy (size excluded, subjective to preferences):
Luster > Color > Flawlessness
✨ Mirror-like luster > Strong luster > Medium luster > Weak luster
Natural pearls are rarely flawless. If you prioritize luster, minor flaws or irregular shapes can be acceptable. If you prefer smooth surfaces with no flaws, luster intensity may be less critical. Balance your priorities—set high standards for your key factors and compromise on others to find an ideal price.
2️⃣ Size
Tahitian black pearls are typically large, ranging from ✔️8–14mm.
A few exceed 17mm and are considered rare treasures.
⚠️ Beware of pearls under 8mm—they’re likely dyed! Tahitian pearls are nucleated, meaning their core size inherently prevents them from being smaller than 8mm.
3️⃣ Shape
🔴 Categories: Round, near-round, oval, teardrop, semi-baroque, circled, baroque/irregular, keshi.
All else equal, perfectly round pearls hold the highest value.
4️⃣ Color
Common Tahitian pearl colors:
🌈 Peacock Green (with vibrant pink-green overtones, the rarest and most prized) > Peacock Green (pink-green overtone) > Dark Green > Black > Blue > Platinum Gray
⚠️ Not all green pearls qualify as “Peacock Green.” True Peacock Green pearls can be 3–15x more expensive than darker Tahitian pearls.
5️⃣ Flawlessness
Natural pearls often have surface imperfections like pinpricks, ridges, or dents.
🤷🏻♀️ Grading: Eye-clean (no visible flaws) > Slightly flawed > Moderately flawed > Heavily flawed
Tip: Avoid heavily flawed pearls for aesthetic reasons.
This guide helps you prioritize factors based on personal preferences while balancing quality and budget. 🌊✨
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