The Black Pearl may have been a ship in a movie but the black pearls in a black pearl necklace come from the South pacific islands and are often called South Sea Pearls or Tahitian Pearls.
They can look quite splendid especially in a tastefully made black pearl necklace which shows off the skin tone and the dress. A black pearl necklace is the basic black of jewelry and will go with most designs (more…)
Mail this post
If you’ve been keeping up with my blog posts lately you’ll know I’ve come to adding a few news posts from around the web on this subject. I’ve got a couple more today that are new and updated, so let me know what you think of em…
Add a priceless look to your favorite couture with our fabulous faux-pearl duo! 62&rdquo necklace is wonderful when worn long, or divine when doubled (more…)
Mail this post
Black Pearl Liveaboard Holiday Review
Choosing the Black Pearl Liveaboard
Having already been scuba diving in the Maldives, my friends knew that the best way to explore as many dive sites as possible in our 2-week holiday was to go on a liveaboard holiday. It is also the cheapest way to see the Maldives, considering the prices of these amazing resorts. The nice ones can run at way over USD 500 each night! The last time my friends visited, they booked through a company called Maldives Dive Travel and had been really happy with the trip, so we decided to go with them again. Looking at the Maldives Dive Travel site and other similar sites, I noticed that Maldives Dive Travel has the best selection of liveaboard boats and the site is really user-friendly. You can see loads of photos of the boats and all the information you really need. The Black Pearl is one of the cheaper boats that they offer, which is a big part of why we chose it. All we really care about is the scuba diving and having a lot of fun in a group, so the Black Pearl was perfect for us.
Black Pearl Liveaboard Facilities
The Black Pearl really has everything you could need on a scuba diving holiday and more. The Black Pearl holds 14 people comfortably and there were 12 in our group, so we had a little extra space. Of the 12, 10 of us were scuba divers. I was a little concerned for the non-diving members of the group because I didn’t know what they were going to do all day, but they had a great time relaxing on the boat, sunbathing and snorkelling while we were diving. There are other activities on Black Pearl that we all took part in, a part from scuba diving like fishing – it was great when we caught some tuna and the chef would prepare it ‘sashimi-style’ with ginger and soy and we would all tuck in. There’s really nothing like the taste of fresh tuna, especially when you catch it yourself!!!
The rooms on Black Pearl are very comfortable; all have en-suite, hot water bathrooms, air-conditioning and exterior windows so you can see the amazing blue water all the time during your holiday. There is a nice communal living area with a bar – fully stocked, thank goodness, and a dining area. There are comfortable sun-loungers to relax in while you are not diving. It is quite a big boat, just less than 100 feet, and so even w
1000
ith 12 guests and all the crew on board, it never felt crowded.
Black Pearl Service and Food
After the scuba diving, the food in the Maldives was probably the next biggest highlight for me. We were served three meals every day, plus afternoon snacks and there was plenty of food. As you know, scuba diving really works up a hunger (and a thirst), but the catering on the Black Pearl totally satisfied! Most meals included fresh fish and rice, all cooked to perfection. The chef does a good job of combining international cuisine with local Maldivian specialties, so we all got to try new things, without being thrown out of our comfort zones. There were no complaints from our party on the Black Pearl, and all our plates were always clean at the end of the meals. The bar also got a “thumbs up” from our group. We drank mainly beer, but there was a full selection of wine and liquor on board.
As far as service is concerned, the Black Pearl did a great job. All the crew members were really friendly and the dive instructors were informative and inspired confidence. They knew everything about the dive sites we visited each day and all about the animals we saw under the water. They were also all really down to earth and genuinely excited for us and our new diving experiences. I liked this; so many times the dive instructors can be aloof and behave as if they are superior.
Black Pearl Itinerary
The Black Pearl offers 7 and 12-night holidays. Since our trip to the Maldives was a 14-night trip, we did the 12-day Black Pearl diving safari and then spent two nights at the W Hotel Retreat to finish off the holiday and rest our weary scuba diving bodies. Upon arriving at Male Airport, we were collected at the airport and taken to the Black Pearl. As soon as everyone was on board, the ship set sail and headed off towards the first dive site. When we got there, to Lion’s Head, we took our initial “status” dive which helps the dive instructors and dive masters understand what level everyone is at and if you hadn’t dived for a while, like me, it serves as a great refresher. The Black Pearl personnel are obviously conscious of everyone’s safety which was really reassuring. We took 2 or 3 dives each day and one night dive, for a total of 30 dives throughout the trip. It sounds like a lot of scuba diving, but I think it was the perfect amount and it satisfied our ‘cravings’ for another few months, at least!
Black Pearl Diving
The diving in the Maldives was definitely first-class. What was great about the Black Pearl and all other dive boats was that there was a second boat accompanying the Black Pearl, called a Dhoni, where we kept all the equipment. We used this boat to actually take the dives which made the whole experience more comfortable. Some people brought their own equipment, although the majority of us hired the equipment from the Black Pearl and it was all in great condition – no complaints here. As far as marine life goes, we saw some amazing things, including the most important creatures in the Maldives – the Whale Sharks and Manta Rays. We also saw turtles, dolphins, moray eels, reef sharks, barracuda, nurse sharks and a whole array of fish, from massive napoleon wrasse to tiny Oriental Sweetlips. It was simply amazing!
All in all, our Black Pearl adventure was excellent. If I had to rate it, it would definitely get a 9 out of 10, maybe even a 10 and I truly hope to be able to return another day for more Maldives adventures.
By: Mark Andervertis
Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
www.maldivesdivetravel.com
Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Cruises Articles Via RSS!
Additional Articles From – Home | Travel & Leisure | Cruises
Popular Cruise Vacation Activities
Time Off? Consider a Relaxing Cruise Vacation
Do it by boat
Now swipe your card to avail affordable cruise holiday packages
Luxury canal holidays- Take a break from your busy life
Cruise line offers for wedding couples
Cruise into Jamaica
Sail into ancient history on a Nile cruise
Experience The Traditional Dhows On Clear Waters Of Dubai
The Best Place To Spend Time With Family: Dhow Cruise
Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins stars as a prisoner whose memory holds a trove of African-American folk music in Ford's Theatre's Black Pearl Sings!, opening Sept. 30 after previews from Sept. 25 in Washington, DC.
The Caroline, or Change and Jelly's Last Jam star
makes her Ford's Theatre debut in the title role with Erika Rolfsrud as song archivist Susannah. Jennifer L. Nelson returns to direct for the first time since her critically acclaimed production of Jitney.
The regionally popular play by Frank Higgins is about Susannah, a song collector for the Library of Congress, who travels the country seeking little-known melodies. According to Ford's, “When she encounters Pearl in a Texas prison, she discovers dozens of musical treasures rooted in the African tradition. Pearl must decide whether to give away her ancestors' songs for a chance at her own freedom. Music unites strangers in a powerful story that illuminates America's racial divisions and the attempts of two women to bridge them.”
Black Pearl Sings! continues to Oct. 18.
Pinkins received a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle and Clarence Derwent Award for her role as Sweet Anita in Broadway's Jelly's Last Jam. Additional Broadway credits include Caroline, or Change (Tony nomination), Radio Golf, The Wild Party and Play On. She has appeared in multiple television series, including “24,” “Army Wives,” “All My Children” and more. (Visit www.tonyapinkins.com.)
Rolfsrud received a Kevin Kline Award for her role in the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' The Little Dog Laughed. She has performed regularly at the Old Globe Theatre and the Shakespeare Festivals of Utah, Seattle and Idaho. Rolfsrud holds an MFA from the Old Globe Theatre/USD. To find out more, visit www.erikarolfsrud.com.
The creative team includes set designer Tony Cisek, lighting designer Dan Covey, costume designer Toni Leslie-James, music director William Hubbard, sound designer Veronika Vorel and wig and makeup designer Wendy Parson.
For more information visit fords.org.
Mail this post
7 – 7.5mm Cultured Round Black Pearl and .05ct Diamond Pendant 14K …
Product Description The Cultured Round Black Pearl and Diamond Pendent combines for the perfect sparkle. Unlike Freshwater pearls, this Cultured Round pearl pendant feature one perfectly Round 7mm – 7.5mm black pearl carefully set on a …
Pearl Rings on Sale: Natural Black, Tahitian South Sea Pearl, Set …
Shown here: Natural Black, Tahitian South Sea Pearl, Set in 18K White Gold Ring. This black pearl ring is stunningly modern. You save a whopping $500.00 when you buy it now. The last pearl ring I got so excited about was one of those …
Black pearls are not just for evening wear or funerals…you'll find yourself wearing this charming 2 strand black pearl set every day of the week.
Hope you enjoy the read as much as I did and please if you have something to say, use the comments form below to let everyone know your thoughts.
Have a great day!
Captain Jack’s must have aroused a lot of people to take a second look at the beauty of black pearls since it was so frequently mentioned in the Pirates of Caribbean the movie. Today, a lot of fashionistas are adding up this elegance piece of accessory in their own jewelry boxes. Black pearls have the same elegance as white pearls but they have that certain exquisite and exotic touch that make them simply irresistible.
Just like the usual white pearls they can be an elegant addition to your get-up as earrings, necklaces, bracelets or rings. They are very versatile pieces that can also be in combination with other pearls, gemstones or precious stones and can instantly turn into your favorite accessory.
For you to appreciate black pearls all the more, let us look into how they magically form from the sea into these beauty pieces of jewelries. One of the first commercialization efforts of black pearls are said to originate in Polynesia back in 1963 and the industry hit big in the market in the latter years of the 80’s.
Black pearls are produced by gigantic blackclipped oysters, which are scientifically named as pinctada margaritafera. This type of oysters can only be found if one would dive at least 40 meters under sea and as deep as 130 feet. The creation of a single black pearl amounts to three years of waiting. A spherical black pearl is made only if the mussel graft of Mississippi River is present in the coat. This would create a hemispherical pearl if the graft were set in between the shell and the coat. These kinds of black pearls are much cheaper than the perfectly round ones but they can still be made into very nice pieces of accessories. The thin coatings of pearls reduce its value and these are only visible with the use of x-rays.
Black pearls differ in size, quality and value. With black pearls, luster is an important factor and can increase the value of a pearl. Black pearls can grow as large as 8mm to 20 mm. Of course, the larger the pearl, the more expensive it is. The cheapest black pearl may be well around $100 and can go as high as $50,000 for a full necklace.
If you want high quality black pearl accessories, double-check its authenticity. Jewelers can provide certificate of authenticity to back up their claim. If you are looking at shelling out a serious amount of money to purchase black pearls, make sure to request for an x-ray right there and then as your order your jewelry. Make sure that there are no signs of thin coatings that may appear invisible to the naked eye.
Cleaning black pearls should be a breeze. Always remember to place them in their proper storage after every use. You can store them in soft pouches or a jewelry box intended for pearls. Remove dirt with a soft cloth. Always keep them away from harmful chemicals or hard objects that may cause scratches. From time to time, clean your black pearls with water and a mild soap and allow them to dry on a moistened towel.
Black pearls would definitely jazz up your get-up. If you’re in love with white pearls, you would absolutely love the exotic flair of black pearls. Buy one today and be unique with an exquisite black pearl accessory!
About The Author
Rock Ren is the owner of http://Xaxe.com group. You can find more information at http://www.xaxe.com .
Mail this post