A passion, a family, an adventure
Franck Tehaamatai has created in less than three decades one of the most beautiful business stories in Fenua around his passion for the cultured pearl of Tahiti.
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Tahitian pearl pendant in
18k white gold · Tribal identity
€1.410EUR
Unique piece · Ships from Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Pearl details
- Shape
- Semi-round
- Color
- Multicolor
- Pearl size
- 9 mm
- Metal
- 18k White gold (Chain not included)
Details
Shipping
All purchases are shipped via FedEx or USPS. To estimate the total delivery time for your purchase, please allow one to three business days to process your order for shipment, in addition to the time indicated by the shipping method.
Tahiti Pearl Market online purchases will require an adult signature upon delivery. Purchases may not be shipped to P.O. boxes.
A shipping confirmation will be emailed to you as soon as your purchase has been shipped, which will allow you to track the status of your shipment.
Ships from Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.
Returns & exchanges
Returns for online purchases only: (not applicable for in-store purchases) Our return policy lasts 14 days. Our exchange policy lasts 30 days.
Please do not send your purchase back without contacting us and obtaining a return/exchange number.
Loose Tahitian cultured pearls cannot be returned nor exchanged.
Tahitian Pearl Lifetime Warranty
Tahiti Pearl Market is proud to offer a lifetime warranty for each Tahitian pearl sold in our stores. Please be advised that it only concerns the Tahitian pearl and not the setting.
- If your Tahitian pearl remains in its entire shape and gets discolored overtime (white stain on a portion of the pearl), we will replace your pearl.
- If your Tahitian pearl remains in its entire shape and changes in color, we will replace your pearl.
- If your Tahitian pearl cracks for no obvious reason, we will replace your pearl.
Please note that each case will go through a team of experts for evaluation before we validate the replacement of your Tahitian pearl.
Certificate of authenticity
Certificate of authenticity, a family-run house, and the transmission of exceptional pearl craftsmanship.
Every piece ships with its certificate of authenticity, filled in with your order and stamped by the house.
Pearl care
Recommended
The best advice we can give you is to wear your pearls as often as possible -- the body's natural oils keep pearls lustrous.
It is strongly recommended not to get your pearls wet by either showering or swimming (ocean, swimming pool or Jacuzzi hot tubs).
Prevention
Beware of perfumes, makeup, hairspray, and household cleaners such as dish washing or hand soaps as their chemical properties can damage your pearl. Put on your perfume or hairspray first, let it set for a few minutes, then put on your pearls.
After use
After wearing pearls, wipe them with a soft cloth to remove any traces of cosmetic products or body sweat.
Glow
To shine pearls, you can put a few drops of olive oil, coconut oil or monoi oil on the pearls, and then wipe them with a soft cloth to remove the excess oil.
Storage
Pearls should be stored separately from other jewelry. If possible, store them wrapped in a soft cloth or in a soft-lined container, pouch, or jewelry box, but not in an airtight container because the pearls need to "breathe".
From our stores
“Lots of options, beautiful jewelry in most price ranges. All the stores are more than willing to show and tell a good pearl from a poor grade.”
“The quality, unique styles, customization, and staff were unbelievably top notch in every way!”
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Questions
How can I tell if my Tahitian pearl is real?
A genuine Tahitian cultured pearl is a living organic gem, recognizable by several natural characteristics:
- On first contact with the skin, a real pearl feels naturally cool, unlike plastic or glass imitations, which immediately take on the room temperature.
- Slid gently along the edge of a tooth, or looked at under a magnifying glass, a real pearl reveals tiny natural irregularities, whereas an imitation is perfectly smooth.
- The luster of a real Tahitian pearl responds subtly to natural light, with a unique depth that no artificial coating can match.
- Every TAHITI PEARL MARKET piece comes with its Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its Polynesian origin and its authenticity.
Are your pearls dyed, or is the colour natural?
These oysters produce pearls that are often falsely call “black pearls” but that are in fact officially called “Naturally Coloured Cultured Tahitian Pearls” by professional industry organisations like the GIA and CIBJO.
Can I shower, swim or wash my hands with my pearls on?
It is strongly recommended not to get your pearls wet by either showering or swimming (ocean, swimming pool or Jacuzzi hot tubs). We recommend that you remove your pearl ring when washing your hands or doing the dishes as it can affect your pearl and the glue that binds your pearl to the ring.
Know what you buy
Acquiring a Tahitian pearl is a personal process, as each pearl is unique. Consider shape, surface quality, color, overtones, and size.
RoundNear-roundOvalButtonDropCircleSemi-baroqueBaroque
The size of Tahitian cultured pearls are usually between 8 mm and 16 mm, the pearls that are larger than 15mm are extremely rare, but the truly exceptional ones can reach 20 mm.
These oysters produce pearls that are often falsely call “black pearls” but that are in fact officially called “Naturally Coloured Cultured Tahitian Pearls” by professional industry organisations like the GIA and CIBJO.
AAA+
Clean
No imperfection on the surface.
AAA
Infimes inclusions
Infimes inclusions located on 3% to 5% of the surface.
AA
Very small inclusions
Very small inclusions located on 6% to 20% of the surface.
A
Small inclusions
Small inclusions located on 21% to 60% of the surface.
A-
Important inclusions
Important inclusions located on more than 60% of the surface.