- Genuine cultured pearlsAkoya, Freshwater, Tahitian and South Sea pearls — hand-selected for luster, never imitation.
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Tahitian Pearls
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The Prestige Pearl guide to Tahitian pearl earrings
Tahitian pearls are the only naturally dark cultured pearls — no dye, just deep body colours from charcoal and green to the coveted peacock, grown in the lagoons of French Polynesia.
Tahitian pearls as earrings
As earrings, Tahitian pearls sit right beside the face, so colour and lustre matter most — studs for every day, drops when you want movement and light.
Choosing yours
Size on the ear is the main choice: 6–7 mm reads subtle and office-perfect, 7.5–8.5 mm gets noticed without trying, and 9 mm and up is a deliberate statement. With Tahitian, let the living peacock, green and aubergine overtones lead — the colour should shift as the pearl moves.
Every Tahitian piece at Prestige Pearl is a genuine cultured pearl — real pearls at honest prices, shipped from Montréal.
Frequently asked questions
What size Tahitian pearl earrings should I choose?
7–8 mm studs are the everyday sweet spot — visible and elegant without being too much. Below that reads delicate; above it reads bold. Choose solid gold posts for all-day comfort.
Are Tahitian pearls naturally black?
They read as black, but up close they are naturally charcoal, green, blue-grey or aubergine — often several at once. On a fine Tahitian the colour comes from the oyster, never from dye.
Are pearl earrings secure for daily wear?
Yes, with well-fitted quality backs. Take them off for sport and sleep, and keep perfume and hairspray away from the pearls.
Do Tahitian pearl earrings make a good gift?
Yes — Tahitian pearls are a timeless, elegant gift, and a pair of earrings is easy to wear and suits almost everyone. Every piece ships gift-ready from our Montréal studio.