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Why is the Tahitian pearl black ?

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Why is the Tahitian pearl black ?

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It is black because it is created by the black-lipped oyster found in French Polynesian waters, known as the ‘Pinctada Margaritifera’. This oyster naturally secretes a black pigment, which gives the resulting pearl a basic colour ranging from black to grey.

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