What is the POE RAVA guide about Tahitian pearls?

POE RAVA is a comprehensive guide created by Isabelle B., Honu designer, to help identify genuine Tahitian pearls. It covers authentication tests, quality classifications, natural colours (peacock, aubergine, champagne, Lagon blue), Polynesian legends and market pitfalls to avoid.

What natural colours can a Tahitian pearl have?

Far beyond the "black" cliché, Tahitian pearls offer a rich natural palette: peacock (green-bronze), aubergine, Lagon blue, champagne, silvery grey, deep green and pink. These colours are born in the Pinctada margaritifera oyster and vary according to Lagon conditions.

Why are Tahitian pearls so easy to counterfeit?

Modern imitations in ceramic, glass or plastic, artificially tinted and varnished, visually mimic the lustre of a real pearl. Only specific tests (weight, temperature, tooth test, orient) and a certificate of authenticity issued by a professional can distinguish them with certainty.

How does quality classification affect the value of a Tahitian pearl?

The quality of a Tahitian pearl depends on several criteria: lustre, nacre thickness, shape, surface and size. The more intense the lustre and the more regular the surface, the rarer and more precious the pearl. Understanding this classification allows you to invest with confidence.

Where do the Tahitian pearls used by Honu come from?

Every Honu pearl comes directly from a certified Polynesian pearl farm. They are individually selected by the designer and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to their origin, quality and characteristics.