Welcome to Tiare Black Pearl

Tahitian Black Pearls

The Pearls of Tahiti are commonly known as "Tahitian Black Pearls". Ninety-five percent of the world's black pearls come from the lagoons of French Polynesia in the South Pacific. Black pearls are named after the oyster from which they are derived, the Pinctada Margaritifera, the black-lipped oyster, found in the crystal clear waters of the Tuamotus islands in French Polynesia.

It is natural to assume all black pearls to be black. In fact the colours can include black, champagne grey, peacock green, eggplant, bronze, cream, pink and gold. Value is determined by size, lustre and surface quality rather than colour, though the colours peacock green and eggplant are much appreciated by pearl connoisseurs.

Tiare Black Pearl is a little piece of Tahiti located in the mountain village of Olinda in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, and in the picturesque seaside town of Mornington, both just one hour's drive from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Tiare Black Pearl is an initiative of Alan and Winnie Maguire, who visit Tahiti regularly and purchase only the finest pearls directly from the pearl farmers of French Polynesia.

At Tiare Black Pearl you can purchase pearls from all around the world - silver and gold South Seas pearls from Australia and Indonesia, pink, white and pastel natural colour freshwater pearls from China and the Phillipines and blue pearls cultured on the New Zealand Paua shell.

Tiare Black Pearl gives you the possibility to choose from over 5000 pearls and select from a range of 200 18ct gold settings to construct a unique piece of jewellery. Please see our list of settings (findings) and start making your own pearl jewellery today! Purchasers of our pearls receive a Statement of Authenticity guaranteeing their origin and quality.Tiare deals directly with the public but can also offer wholesale trade prices when purchased in quantities.

"Tiare" is the Tahitian word for the frangipani flower, the national flower of the Tahitian people, a symbol of the purity and beauty of the Tahitian landscape and way of life.

At Tiare Black Pearl you will also find a range of unique jewellery including Australian opal and black jade, Siberian green quartz, amber, amethyst, peridot, citrine, mother-of-pearl and mabe pearl jewellery.

Visit our online store to purchase securely and conveniently or come and see us at one of our two Melbourne stores.

NEWS FLASH!

MORNINGTON
END OF LEASE SALE

Owners, Alan and Winnie Maguire,
wish to announce that, after 5 years running their second store in Mornington they are moving back to Olinda when their lease finishes next month.

To say goodbye to all their loyal customers they are offering 30% to 50% off all pearl and other jewellery.

All shop fittings and furniture are also for sale.

MAKE US AN OFFER!

Sterling silver, amber, jade and semi-precious stone jewellery

20% - 30% off!