What is a peacock Tahitian pearl?

Ever seen a peacock fan its tail? That display of iridescent colors is the inspiration behind the name of the most sought and expensive Tahitian pearl: The Peacock Tahitian pearl.

These pearls are incredibly rare and highly sought after because achieving that perfect "peacock" look is a true feat of nature. It's all about the unique combination of:

• A Deep, Dark Base: Imagine a rich, dark canvas with a shinny deep green-cherry, blue-gray color shades on top of it. That almost look like an array of color mixed in a single pearl
• Lustrous: This is where the magic happens. Atop the dark base is an high luster that also can be called an "overtone" or "orient." It's not a single color, but a rainbow-like effect that seems to dance on the pearl's surface.

It's incredibly difficult to cultivate a pearl with this precise combination of color, luster, and iridescence, which is why Peacock Tahitian pearls are so rare. And that rarity, combined with their breathtaking beauty, makes them the most valuable of all Tahitian pearl colors. The term "peacock" itself is a trade name used in the pearl industry, a simple way to describe that combination of shinny deep green-cherry, blue-gray color shades acting as a rainbow-like effect that seems to dance or shine on the pearl's surface. It's a fitting homage to the magnificent bird whose dazzling plumage it so closely resembles.