What is worth buying in Tahiti?

I want to buy something while traveling in Tahiti, but I don't know what it is, so Bian Xiao will tell you what to buy in Tahiti. Now let's follow Bian Xiao and see what you can buy.

Handicrafts

The local handicrafts are unique, and ornaments and furniture made of volcanic rocks and corals are very suitable as accompanying gifts. Handbags, hats, garlands, etc. Made of tropical plants, it is both beautiful and practical. It can be bought in major markets and gift shops.

Black Pearl

Tahiti mainly buys local specialties. Among them, black pearl is the most famous. You can buy pearls in the famous Pearl Museum. The museum was built in 1998 and named after Wen Huiren, a famous pearl merchant in China, which is unique in the world. Located in the center of Papeete, the museum covers an area of about 18 square meters and is called the three-dimensional encyclopedia of pearl culture. It not only traces the history and culture of human infatuation with pearls, but also reveals the mystery of the formation of Tahiti pearls. The museum also displays Mr. Wen's private collection for many years and the largest and most exotic Tahiti pearls in the world. The museum is open every Monday to Saturday for visitors to visit and buy pearls.

Tahiti Black Pearl is a specialty of French Polynesia Salt Lake in the South Pacific. It is extremely precious and enjoys the reputation of "Pearl of the Queen" and "Pearl Queen". The breeding of black pearls in Tahiti is very difficult, and the breeding process of pearl shells is very long and easy to die. In addition, due to the influence of weather and water quality, finished products are very rare. How can you come to Tahiti without black pearls?

There are many pearl shops in Roland Island, as well as free shuttle buses and hotels. If you need to visit the Pearl Store, please ask the tour guide to arrange it for you.

The most expensive brand of black pearl is "Robert Wan". Hotels such as St. Regis and Four Seasons all have Robert's stores, and you can choose from them.

When it comes to black pearls in Tahiti, we have to mention the Robert Wan Pearl Museum funded by Wen Huiren, the pearl king of China, the capital of Polynesia. It is the only Black Pearl Museum in the world. It shows the unique history and process of black pearl breeding in Tahiti Island. In addition, the local art, history, mythology and religion of Tahiti Black Pearl Farm are also popular. Go to the museum without buying pearls. After all, there are the best and perfect black pearls here!

: buying strategy

1. The value of black pearls

The value of pearls depends on whether the shape, color and size of the varieties are rare or not. Generally speaking, other things being equal, black pearls with large solid particles are the most valuable because they are the rarest.

2. Buy black pearls

Black pearls cultured artificially should be cleaned and classified according to grades before being sold to dealers.

3. Black Pearl Roll

The size of a pearl is calculated according to its shortest diameter. Generally speaking, the size of a pearl is between 8 mm and 14 mm, or even 16 mm. It is rare to see anything over 18 mm. So far, the largest pearl recorded is 21 mm in diameter.

4. Black Pearl Shape

The round and clear pearl is recognized as the most beautiful pearl, and many people are eager to get it. Round pearls are extremely rare, but pearls of other shapes also have their own advantages.

5. Black pearl color

Gray pearls and black pearls cultured in Tahiti will show different luster under the refraction of light. The most appreciated are malachite green, purple, sea blue and various shades of gray and rainbow colors. According to traditional aesthetics, people with fair skin are suitable to wear gray pearls, and people with darker skin are more suitable to wear black pearls; Of course, other factors should also be considered, such as eyes, hair and clothes color.

6. skin luster of black pearl

the skin luster of black pearl refers to whether its appearance is smooth and shiny, and whether it can reflect charming halo to light source. This is a measure of skin luster. The luster of Tahiti pearls is like a mirror, which can clearly reflect people's reflection when looking directly. And it has the color of reflected light, which is particularly bright and gorgeous.

7. Purity of black pearls

Like other kinds of pearls, the value of cultured pearls in Tahiti mainly depends on the quality of skin. The identification of pearl skin depends on its flaws, such as dents, scratches and black spots, which will damage its value.

8. Grade category of black pearls

Pearls that can be rated as "high quality" have excellent skin luster, round and symmetrical shape, and size and color are not the main considerations. Pearls rated as the most commercial quality, regardless of size and color, refer to pearls with medium luster and some irregular surfaces. Pearls with organic stains, multiple defects or insufficient pearl quality have no commercial value.