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Does the elusive freshwater black pearl really exist?

Tahitan Black Pearls

The only true black pearls come from black-lipped oysters, and most of these pearls come from or are processed in Tahiti. Oysters are ocean-dwellers, which means that true black pearls are cultured in saltwater. In fact, freshwater black pearls don't exist naturally. These pearls are dyed black, instead. In fact, many of the rainbow pearl shades available are dyed. However, if you're looking for a natural freshwater black pearl, you're not going to find it.

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