What is the difference between South Sea and Tahition pearls?
• A. Tahitian pearls are glorious, multi-hued silvery-gray pearls. They enjoy their luxurious colors because they come from the black-lipped mollusk found in French Polynesia waters. Their color ranges from gray to black, with strong undercurrents of peacock blue, deep purple, or shimmering green. Their size can range as large as 13 to 15mm. South Sea pearls are one of the rarest and most sought-after pearls. These creamy, dramatically sized cultured gems are named after the waters from which they are harvested. They are traditionally creamy-white in color with undercurrents ranging from pink, silver, or cream. In addition, South Sea pearls are also large in size, ranging from 9mm to 17mm.
