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Pearl colors

Green pearls

Green is a natural Tahitian bodycolor, and green overtones show on Sea of Cortez pearls.

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Illustration. Screens vary, and real pearls change with the light.

Where green pearls come from

Green is a natural Tahitian bodycolor, and green overtones show on Sea of Cortez pearls. Natural abalone pearls are usually blue, green or yellowish green (GIA).

Pearl types with this color

Natural or treated?

Irradiation can give a greenish gray tone (Jewelry Business). Bright, uniform greens on small pearls are usually dyed.

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Pearls that come in this color

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Frequently asked questions

Are green pearls natural?

They can be. Green is a natural Tahitian bodycolor, and green overtones show on Sea of Cortez pearls. Irradiation can give a greenish gray tone (Jewelry Business).

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Checked October 22, 2026.