ta·hi·tian pearl | tə-ˈhē-shən pər(-ə)l
noun
A pearl formed from a black lip oyster, primarily cultivated around the French Polynesian islands
Tahitian pearls are pearls that are native to French Polynesia. These pearls are a significant natural resource for the island nation, making up 55% of the country’s annual exports, or roughly $11 million per year in exported pearls. The Tahitian pearl is formed by the back lip oyster, which is native to the French Polynesian Islands and the surrounding area. These pearls were once considered among the rarest in the world, but due to modern farming practices, the unique, black pearls of the region are no longer as difficult to acquire. They are still quite sought after, however, and remaining among the world’s most unique cultured pearls.
