If you look closely, some of these pearls show surface imperfections like dimples or blemishes. Photo by Liz Saldaña. Licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Opaque Gray Pearl Rough
If you look closely, you'll see that some of these pearls show surface imperfections like dimples or blemishes. Photo by Liz Saldaña. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Article: Tahitian Pearls: Beautiful Black Pearls
Credit: Liz Saldaña
| Gemstone | Pearl |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Gem State | Rough |
| Color | Gray |
| Transparency | Opaque |