{"title":"9Mm Dark Tahitian Loose Pearls","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ssp-programmatic-page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ssp-founder-commentary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 9mm dark, these Tahitian pearls represent a specific point in the Pinctada margaritifera harvest spectrum. The pieces in this collection are hand-graded against the AAA-AA-A scale: surface clean to 95%+ for AAA, 85%+ for AA, with mirror luster the defining marker of AAA. Single pearls and wholesale lots for custom jewelers, designers, and pearl collectors. Drilled or undrilled on request. Hand-graded per the AAA-AA-A scale. Tahitian pearls range $80-2,000+ per pearl depending on size, grade, and overtone; the deepest peacock and silver-blue tones command 20-40% premium. Sourcing: direct from oyster farms in French Polynesia. Each lot ships with grading sheet and origin certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ssp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Tahitian pearls naturally dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The color comes from the nacre layers of \u003cem\u003ePinctada margaritifera\u003c\/em\u003e, deposited by the oyster as the pearl grows. There is no dye or treatment involved in our pearls. Each piece ships with origin certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does AAA grading work for Tahitian pearls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAAA Tahitian pearls have surface 95%+ clean, mirror luster (you can see your reflection), near-round to round shape, and uniform overtone. AA pearls have 85%+ clean surface and high (but not mirror) luster. A grade has visible imperfections and lower luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these pearls drilled or undrilled?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth available. Drilled pearls have a 0.8mm hole standard; we can drill to 1.0mm or 1.2mm for thicker silk or beading wire. Undrilled pearls let you (or your jeweler) decide drill placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is 9mm a popular size in Tahitian looses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9mm sits in the most-requested band for Tahitian looses — large enough to read as a statement, small enough that the price stays accessible. Each piece is graded to ensure consistency at this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs dark a natural color for Tahitian pearls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The dark pigment is deposited naturally by the Pinctada margaritifera oyster as nacre forms — no dye or treatment involved. Each piece ships with certificate of authenticity noting the natural origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Are Tahitian pearls naturally dark?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. The color comes from the nacre layers of \u003cem\u003ePinctada margaritifera\u003c\/em\u003e, deposited by the oyster as the pearl grows. There is no dye or treatment involved in our pearls. Each piece ships with origin certificate.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does AAA grading work for Tahitian pearls?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"AAA Tahitian pearls have surface 95%+ clean, mirror luster (you can see your reflection), near-round to round shape, and uniform overtone. AA pearls have 85%+ clean surface and high (but not mirror) luster. 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