There are treated pearls as well. This treatment is permanent and allows for pearl options that were not previously available. As a matter of fact, treated black Akoya have been available in fine jewelry houses since the 1930's.

The overtone of a pearl is the color the color the pearl reflects. Color and overtone can be effected by ambient light as well as the light source. Fluorescent light can bring out more greens and blues while incandescent bulbs will bring out more reds. Ambient colors such as the wearer's skin tones, hair coloring, clothing and environment can also effect shine.

If you have a specific preferred overtone, please let us know during checkout in the customer comments field that this is your preference. This field is two screens after the cart.