Pearls, when you choose one, definitely add more colors to your life with their sparkling effect. Pearls are available in a variety of colors but the most popular are white and black. Both these pearls have their distinct appeal and appearance as well as value. But there is a long going on debate to determine the best one. This comparison between the two definitely tends to favor the black pearl mainly due to its appeal and secondly because it is quite rare. However, whatever pearl color you choose, it is definitely going to add to the richness of your jewelry box.
Black pearls are quite rare compared to white pearls. This definitely results in the expensiveness of the black pearls and thus makes them a collector’s item. These are also known as black lipped pearls and have variety of colors such as black, dark grey and dark green. Among these the famous and expensive are “peacock green” pearls. There are also black dyed pearls and these are synthetically made. These dyed pearls usually lose their color overtime.
Black pearls are naturally bigger than white pearls because the of the larger size of the mollusks producing them. The black pearls’ mollusks can grow as large as 12 inches and can weigh up to 10 lbs. White pearls are cultures for only a period of 5 to 6 months, thus the growth is inhibited.