South Sea Pearls

South Sea Pearls, the epitome of rarity and grandeur, reign as the largest and most exceptional pearls in the world. Native to the pristine waters of Australia, Myanmar, Indonesia, and the South Pacific islands, these magnificent gems emerge from the colossal Pinctada Maxima oyster, the largest of its kind globally, which can reach up to a foot in diameter.

Their allure lies not only in their impressive size but also in their scarcity, as cultivating larger pearls demands extensive time and meticulous care due to the challenges posed by the deep offshore habitats of the Pinctada Maxima. Consequently, the culturing process for South Sea Pearls entails specialized and costly techniques, rendering them among the most coveted and expensive pearls available.

Measuring between 8-21 millimeters or larger, South Sea Pearls boast a remarkable thickness of nacre, bestowing upon them a radiant and unparalleled glow. Their exquisite colors range from ivory or yellow to a mesmerizing silver-pink, with Australia’s silver-lipped oyster producing creamy white pearls with a silvery overtone, while the golden-lipped variety of the Philippines yields the prized golden South Sea Pearl, one of the rarest and most coveted cultured pearls in existence.