Spewed from the mouth of a black-lipped oyster, Tahitian pearls are naturally dark, larger-than-average members of the pearl family. Available in several incarnations and quite rarely purely black, Tahitian pearls add a sultry dimension to the seemingly conservative reputation commonly enjoyed by pearls. And the special feeling evoked by these marvels of nature act as inspiration for fine jewelry houses and retailers like Chopard, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston, Shamballa and Jackie Abraham to deliver pieces using truly unique settings to inject a little mystery and excitement.