Black Pearls

The Black Pearl is born in just one oyster species in the world: the black-lipped oyster (Pinctada margaritifera) from the lagoons of French Polynesia.

Although we call it “black”, its color shimmers with peacock-green, purple, blue and metallic gray overtones — all coming from the nacre itself.

The mollusk gradually coats a nucleus in fine layers of nacre, and each pearl grows for years.

These are cultured pearls: the nucleus is introduced by hand, but the rest — the nacre, the color, the luster — is entirely the oyster’s work.

Once reserved for royal families, black pearls became a luxury category thanks to one man: Robert Wan.

Nicknamed the “Emperor of Pearls,” he bought his first farm in 1974 and went on to produce nearly half of the world’s Tahitian pearls.

They’re also known as “Tahitian pearls,” though they are farmed on the atolls of the Tuamotu and Gambier archipelagos.

Colors range from anthracite gray to deep black, with those unmistakable “peacock” overtones.

The most prized have an intense luster and a smooth, blemish-free surface.

At Indira, we work exclusively with genuine cultured pearls, hand-selected and set in 925 silver and 14K gold. No imitations in any collection.

A symbol of mystery, sophistication, and feminine strength, the black pearl is a bold and refined choice.

With a hardness of just 2,5–4,5, it is delicate and sensitive to perfume, perspiration, and chemicals.

Put it on last, after perfume and makeup, and wipe it gently after wear. It is beautifully showcased in 925 silver and white gold.