Tahitian pearls are beloved for their moody grey to black hues, often shimmering with undertones of green, blue, and violet. Like all pearls, Tahitian pearls are formed when an irritant becomes trapped in a mollusk. The mollusk secretes a fluid, called nacre, which coats the irritant layer upon layer until a pearl is formed.
Origins: Saltwater farms in French Polynesia
MOHs Hardness: 2.5
Care: Pearls are a particularly soft and porous organic material. Keep pearls away from chemicals. Contact with cosmetics, oils, acids, etc., can discolor or ruin the texture of pearls. To clean, use warm water with mild soap. Do not use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner.
Strands of pearls should not be washed- they should be wiped down with a soft, clean cloth before storing. Wetting the silk can cause stretching.
Attributes : wisdom, rebirth, communication
Birthstone : June
Anniversary : 30th