The Amazing Jewelry

Although pearl engagement rings are not the distinctive or traditional choice, they are a lovely and classic choice for that special someone who wants a unique and timeless ring.

There are numerous factors you should consider when choosing a pearl.

• Because pearls are absorbent, they can soak up other substances. If you perceive a large blemish, ask the jeweler if it can be buffed away.
• Do look for cracks in the surface of the pearl, which could designate problems in the future.
• Do look for good, uniform gleam in a pearl. The pearl should show iridescent under a fluorescent light.
• Do ask about dispensation treatments, such as beeswax. Beeswax is sometimes added during pearl cleaning and can influence the luster.
• Do ask the jeweler about the depth of the nacre.
• Do execute the tooth test on a pearl to decide if it is real. Cultured and normal pearls will feel rough against a tooth, while imitation pearls will feel smooth because it is in fact a type of manufactured bead.
• If you think you are purchasing a natural pearl, ask to see the x-ray results for confirmation. A cultured pearl will show the bead or other simulated irritant in the center.
• Pearls are generally sought after gems, with their smooth contours and luxurious polish, and black pearl engagement rings may be the rarest variety of all.

Also called Tahitian pearls, these dusky gems are amongst the rarest type of pearl in the world. To grow a single black specimen can take up to two years, and the dark bloom only comes from a precise type of black-lipped oyster, pinctada margaratifara. These oysters recurrently reject the initial irritant needed to form the pearl, making them even harder to develop and subsequently much rarer. At the same time, they are the second major type of oyster in the world, and black pearls are often larger than white pearls – often reaching 10-17 millimeters in diameter.

The preponderance of the world’s dark pearls is found in the coral atolls near Tahiti, and only inadequate success has been had transplanting oysters elsewhere for cultivation. The Tahitian government has urbanized regulations on diving and disturbing the oyster beds to guard the species from overharvesting, regulating the supply and ensuring their uniqueness.

Like traditional white pearl engagement rings, black variants can be set into a dazzling array of designs. The most popular option is to choose white gold or platinum to provide the most excellent contrast to the dark pearl. Adding small accent diamonds around the pearl is another way to highlight the richness of the unusual color. Another preferred choice is to have the simplest setting possible, which elegantly enhances the rarity and plainness of the gem. Black pearls are also habitually set in pairs with a contrasting white pearl, creating a yin-yang engagement ring design that symbolizes the two individuals coming mutually as a united couple.

With a sleek, contemporary look that emphasizes uniqueness and individualism as well as sophistication; black pearl engagement rings are a timeless treasure and an elegant choice for astonishing jewelry. Available in a range of luxurious hues and color overtones, these smooth gems make amazing engagement rings that highlight the rarity of the couple’s love with the rarity of a superb gem.

Many brides wear pearls on their wedding day, and a pearl ring is a stylish nod to that tradition as well as a unique choice for an engagement ring. Whether cultured or natural, simple or enhanced, a pearl engagement ring is a simple and graceful symbol of a couple’s enduring love.