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Cultured Dark Pearl

Cultured Dark Pearl — Pearl

Cultured dark pearls are mainly Tahitian black-lip farm pearls in natural greys and peacock overtones, alongside dyed and treated darks that must be disclosed.

Colour
grey
Transparency
Opaque
RI
1.520–1.690
SG
2.60–2.85
Mohs
2.5–4.5
Birthstone
June
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