Jewelry with black pearl of Tahiti and certificate of authenticity ; Fake pearls can be polished when quality of their surface is not satisfactory then tinted, irradiated or undergo a treatment to modify colors and luster.Even on Tahiti, trade in counterfeits has appeared and some local dealers are abusing the naivety of tourists by selling counterfeit,
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