The TRUTH About Black Pearls | Tahitian Pearl History, Identification & Value ft. Matt Harris

How can you tell if black pearls are natural or dyed? Are Tahitian pearls new to the market? Do men wear Tahitian pearls? What are the value factors of black pearls? How much do black pearls cost? Are Tahitian pearls really black?

Matt Harris is a certified pearl expert and owner of Matt Harris Designs in Texas, where he specializes in pearls and pearl jewelry design.

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[brandotheshark]

This was great! As a man look to start wearing pearls, this was super informative. And I like Matt's stuff.

[JewelsoftheTrade]

Thank you for watching my video collab with Matt Harris Designs! What do YOU think of men wearing pearls?

[nancyjahn]

My black pearl necklace is my favorite ❤️ we designed it ourselves and it’s simply elegant goes with everything.

[mrbutch]

I'm a guy and I think it's about time men starting wearing pearls. They are beautiful. Besides, I was born in June and it's my birthstone!!!

[SamuraiSunshine]

I have a pearl collection since i was a kid. I can’t get over the big ones

[nikkisolo]

As an Absolute Lover of pearls, I had to Subscribe immediately, Thanks!!!

[AwokenEntertainment]

So interesting hearing about all the layers that are used to value pearls

[PracticalWhimsy]

Thank you so much for the course discount code! Very much appreciated!

[ancabadita]

Amazing. Thank you so much for the link to that online class.

[aaronbrown]

I love wearing tahitian pearls, they look amazing and because they don't look like a steriotypical traditional strand of pearls because of their darker colour I can wear them out in public without people generally staring too much at me which I love.

[heatherfreymuth]

I love my Real Tahitian pearls. I bought the baroque shape for my necklace. I also have singles on a gold chain. I've been to French Polynesia three times. It's less expensive to buy them besides Bora Bora

[AhmadAbrahim-melc]

I like to follow you about knowing that I like your knowledge

[jillianharte]

So if the description of the pearl at a store says genuine & does not say natural does not say cultured, what does that mean?

[ericafors]

Would love to buy a single black for my brother. Love the look. Not a fan of ‘traditional’ pearls at all. I’m with Matt, I love the irregular shapes and freshwater randomness.

[charlesdominiquedy]

Where to ask for help to check about the authenticity of pearls? Thanks

[DorisTheChicken]

Pearls are for everyone! Especially if the man is a surfer or is into water sports or is a fisherman! It just makes sense!

[SamuraiSunshine]

Mikimoto i was told about. My dad went to Japan to tour it.

[anthonyroquepaguntalan]

Sir I have tahitian pearl were can I sell this salt water pearl

[Em-szbh]

What about West Australian pearls? Where do they stand in the market - they’re saltwater from the Indian Ocean. I’m pretty sure they get back and white pearls from farming

[adrianaclark]

Such rapid fire speech! Is she on a time limit? I had to go to another video about pearls.