9-10mm Peacock Tahitian Pearl Loose
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Tahitian Pearls 9-10mm Peacock Color — Wholesale Lot
$220.00
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Frequently asked questions
What does "peacock" mean in Tahitian pearl terminology?
Peacock describes a Tahitian pearl with green body color and purple/aubergine overtone — named for the peacock feather's iridescent shift between colors. The deepest peacocks come from Marutea and a handful of other French Polynesian atolls.
Are peacock Tahitian pearls more valuable than other Tahitian colors?
Yes — peacock and silver-blue are the most prized natural Tahitian overtones. AAA peacock 9-10mm typically commands 15-30% premium over standard dark-color Tahitian at the same size.
How do I know if a peacock Tahitian pearl is dyed?
Genuine peacock Tahitian pearls show subtle color shifts as you tilt them under light. Dyed pearls show flat, uniform color. Real peacocks also have natural surface "depth" — the color appears to come from inside the pearl, not painted on. Any pearl from us comes with a certificate; if the price seems too low, the pearl is likely dyed.
Why Marutea specifically?
Marutea Atoll has unusually mineral-rich lagoon water (high copper and zinc trace levels) that Pinctada margaritifera incorporates into nacre — yielding the green-purple shift that defines peacock. Other atolls produce peacock occasionally; Marutea reliably.
Can I order a matched necklace strand of these pearls?
Yes. We offer custom strand work — specify length (16-22 inches typical), pearl count, clasp type, and we hand-select matched pearls from current stock. Lead time 7-14 days for AAA peacock matched strands.
9-10mm sits in the most-requested size band for Tahitian loose pearls — large enough to read as a statement, small enough that the price stays reachable for custom-strung work. The peacock color in this combination is the signature Tahitian overtone: a green-with-purple shift that Pinctada margaritifera produces only in some atolls. These pearls are sourced from Marutea Atoll, where the lagoon's mineral profile reliably yields the deepest peacock. We've graded each loose pearl AAA on luster (mirror surface) and AA-or-better on shape (round to near-round). Drilled or undrilled on request. Useful for custom necklace strands, statement earrings, or bridal commissions. Each lot includes our certificate of authenticity and the lagoon of origin.