Inked Mag Staff

January 18th, 2022

75 Perfect Pearl Tattoos

Take a trip to the deep blue sea to admire these immaculate tattoos.

In the jewelry world, mineral crystals such as diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies are commonly used. These stones are referred to as gemstones, however, one gemstone that’s not a stone at all is a pearl. Pearls are composed of calcium carbonate and produced within the soft tissue mantle of a living shelled mollusk.

Pearls are composed of the same material as a mollusk’s shell and the most rare pearls occur spontaneously in the wild. The ideal pearl is round and smooth with a metallic mirror-like luster. However, pearls can come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. For example, baroque pearls are irregularly shaped pearls and can come in ovoid, curved, pinched or lump shapes.

There are two types of pearls—freshwater and saltwater. Freshwater pearls come from freshwater mussels, which belong to the Unionidae family and live in freshwater lakes, rivers and ponds. Saltwater pearls come from pearl oysters, which belong to the Pterriidae family, and live in oceans. Saltwater pearls are some of the most sought after for jewelry, as they come in a variety of colors. White and black saltwater pearls are among the most popular, but pink, blue, champagne, green and purple saltwater pearls also occur in nature.

In honor of all of the pearls and pearl lovers out there, take a look at 75 of our favorite pearl tattoos from talented tattoo artists around the world. Then let us know your favorite tattoo from this list in the comments section on social media.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by (@dominikamazurr)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by STUDIOBYSOL_RIZN (@rizn__tattoo)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Martyna Popiel (@martyna_popiel)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Cacta•캑타 (@cactus.cacta)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by T I F F A N Y • (@tiffany.btattoos)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by STUDIOBYSOL_zihong (@zihong_tattoo)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Sarah Dulkoski (@sadulk_tattoos)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Rosa Bluestone Perr (@bluestonebabe)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by T M R TATTOO (@tmr.tattoo)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by :ᴘ 페리아 (@peria_tattoo)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Traditional Kings (@traditionalkings)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by 무미 (@mumi_ink)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by HINTER MASKEN (@hinter_masken_)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Macun.Tattoo (@macun.ttt)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Анья/Anya Tsyna ♠ (@tsyna)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Erin E (@likinghoney)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Daphne Flowers (@daphne_flowers)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by The Sea Hag (@msbillie333)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Erin E (@likinghoney)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by 키치✨ (@kitsch_tattooer)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by STICKY (@stickyinky)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Анья/Anya Tsyna ♠ (@tsyna)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Traditional Kings (@traditionalkings)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by 타투 난도 (@nandotattooer)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by 3LAYER _ STUDIO (@3layer_studio)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by 음각 (@umgak_tatt)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Erin E (@likinghoney)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by 음각 (@umgak_tatt)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Erika Leal (@plumheart_x)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Walker (@walkerx)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Small tattoos (@_anelou)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Gazelle Tattoo (@irislamht)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Cora Crawford (@swamp_crone)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Gedis (@gediminas_jocius)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Adam Szabo (@adamszabo_lmt)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by 링고 (@ringo_tattoo)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Erin E (@likinghoney)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Erin E (@likinghoney)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by EQtattoo (@tattooist_eq)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by (@mandypantstattoos)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by 무미 (@mumi_ink)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Erin E (@likinghoney)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by SOOSOO (@soosoo.tattoo)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by cherry (@cherryxzhao)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by ESTER TARABAL (@estertarabal)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Shira Twig ‍♀️ (@shiratwig)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Jiro (@jiro_painter)

Editor's Picks

Culture
Hooked on Ink

Tattoo enthusiasts often claim addiction, but true addiction involves chemical and psychological dependence. Obsessive love for tattoos is not the same as addiction.

Events
Austin City Limits 2024: Tattooed Icons and Epic Performances – Copy 1

From Soulful Ballads to Punk Anthems: Tattooed Artists Leave Their Mark on Austin City Limits 2024

Events
Austin City Limits 2024: Tattooed Icons and Epic Performances

From Soulful Ballads to Punk Anthems: Tattooed Artists Leave Their Mark on Austin City Limits 2024

Inkedshop