
This strand of black freshwater pearls could easily fool novices into thinking they're Tahitian pearls. Photo by The Professional Jewelry Wholesaler. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Opaque Black Freshwater Pearl Rough in Necklace
This strand of black freshwater pearls could easily fool novices into thinking they're Tahitian pearls. Photo by The Professional Jewelry Wholesaler. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
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| Gemstone | Pearl, Freshwater Pearl |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Jewelry type | necklace |
| Gem State | Rough |
| Color | Black |
| Transparency | Opaque |