PAKA'S PEARLS

There are different rules in different countries so my comments on this subject pertain only to the Cook Islands. The short answer is no....

Most black pearls are between 8-12mm. Anything over 12mm is considered to be large. Oysters are like people, they come in all different...

Pearls can scratch so be sure to protect them from direct contact with the other jewellery and other sharp objects that could scratch...

While looking at black pearls, the first thought to consider is their wide variety of shapes (round to circle), size (8mm-12mm), and...

Before pearl farming started, all pearls in the world were natural meaning divers would dive into the lagoon, pick oysters off the reef,...

This is a frequently asked question. The short answer is that there is no difference. Rarotonga and Tahiti are geographically right next...