Tahitian Pearl Overtones: What You Need to Know Before Buying

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If you're shopping for 'Black' Pearls, here's all the information you need to know about the different Tahitian pearl overtones.

Tahitian Pearls are often called Black Pearls – yet while they are the darkest types of pearls on the market, they are not 100% black. In fact, most Tahitian Pearls are on the grey spectrum, presenting various overtones that range from silver to peacock (blue-green) and green or charcoal.

Here are the subtle differences between the three main types of Tahitian Pearl Overtones:

Black Overtone: dark charcoal grey, with green or silver shades under direct light.
Green Overtone: grey with green overtones, ranging from a dark green to light, almost pistachio-green.
Silver Overtone: light platinum-grey shades.

Out of these 3 Tahitian pearl overtones, the classic ‘black’ shade overtone is the most popular choice for pearl lovers.

Tahitian pearl colors are determined by the very dark pigment secreted by the black-lipped oyster that produces these beautiful gems. The oysters originate in French Polynesia and while they are often called 'black' pearls, many pearls come in shades like blue-green and silver (including light silver).

The most sought-after varieties: the darker shades. At the same time, rare overtones like peacock or blue are considered more valuable. Tahitian pearls are famous for their unique iridescent qualities, a factor that contributes to their value and high demand.