Marvelous Tahitian Pearls from the Blue Lagoon of Rangiroa in French Polynesia
The round pearl is the most sought after of all the Tahitian cultured pearls. But as they are the most delicate to obtain, they are also the most expensive. They are present in 15% of harvests.
However, other shapes appear in cultures such as semi-round, semi-baroque pearls, or even baroque pearls, that is to say without an axis of symmetry unlike other shapes.
How is a Tahitian pearl cultivated?
- First of all, a piece of mantle from a sacrificed Pinctada margaritifera oyster is selected for its color and especially its quality
- Next comes a technical procedure called grafting, in order to start the production of a cultured pearl from a piece of inserted nucleus
- The pearl oysters are then immersed in the bottom of the lagoon for at least 18 months
- In order to obtain a minimum layer of nacre of 8mm according to Polynesian regulations, it is necessary to be able to respect this minimum time
- From there, we can start harvesting pearls and the round ones are the most sought after
Defining the value of a Tahitian pearl
It is important to know that losses are relatively considerable and that a good part of the harvests are considered as waste: the pearls harvested are not exploitable, because they are too damaged, or their luster has no commercial value.
If you want to know the characteristics that allow you to recognize the value of a Tahitian cultured pearl, you can see that will allow you to visualize the criteria which define the surface quality of a pearl.
Certificate of authenticity
Please note that when you purchase a Tahitian cultured pearl from our Rangiroa pearl farm Gauguin’s Pearl, we provide you with its certificate of authenticity which will be sent to you when you order.