Tahitian black pearls come in many colors, but almost always not completely jet black. The name comes from the black lip oysters Pinctada Margaritifera that make the pearls. I bought a lot pearls from Pearl Paradise. Their customer service is excellent. You can call, email, or chat. They have more stock that is not listed on the website. They can choose a few pairs based on your color preference and email pictures for you to choose.