{"title":"13Mm White South Sea Loose Pearls","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ssp-programmatic-page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ssp-founder-commentary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 13mm white, these South Sea pearls represent a specific point in the Pinctada maxima harvest spectrum. The pieces in this collection are hand-graded against the AAA-AA-A scale: surface clean to 95%+ for AAA, 85%+ for AA, with mirror luster the defining marker of AAA. Single pearls and wholesale lots for custom jewelers, designers, and pearl collectors. Drilled or undrilled on request. Hand-graded per the AAA-AA-A scale. South Sea pearls are the largest commercially-cultured saltwater pearls (9-20mm). Golden South Sea command 30-50% premium over white at the same size. Sourcing: direct from oyster farms in Australia, Indonesia \u0026amp; Philippines. Each lot ships with grading sheet and origin certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ssp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow thick is the nacre on South Sea pearls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAAA South Sea pearls have nacre thickness of 2-6mm — by far the thickest of any cultured pearl (Tahitian 0.8-2.5mm, Akoya 0.4-0.8mm). This is why South Sea pearls have such depth of luster and why they last generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre South Sea pearls a good investment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong gemstones, AAA-grade matched South Sea pearl strands have appreciated steadily — particularly larger sizes (13mm+) and rare overtones (deep gold, silver-blue). Tap into our wholesale program for matched-strand commissions; resale market for documented matched lots is active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these pearls drilled or undrilled?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth available. Drilled pearls have a 0.8mm hole standard; we can drill to 1.0mm or 1.2mm for thicker silk or beading wire. Undrilled pearls let you (or your jeweler) decide drill placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is 13mm a popular size in South Sea looses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13mm sits in the most-requested band for South Sea looses — large enough to read as a statement, small enough that the price stays accessible. Each piece is graded to ensure consistency at this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs white a natural color for South Sea pearls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The white pigment is deposited naturally by the Pinctada maxima oyster as nacre forms — no dye or treatment involved. Each piece ships with certificate of authenticity noting the natural origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How thick is the nacre on South Sea pearls?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"AAA South Sea pearls have nacre thickness of 2-6mm \\u2014 by far the thickest of any cultured pearl (Tahitian 0.8-2.5mm, Akoya 0.4-0.8mm). This is why South Sea pearls have such depth of luster and why they last generations.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Are South Sea pearls a good investment?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Among gemstones, AAA-grade matched South Sea pearl strands have appreciated steadily \\u2014 particularly larger sizes (13mm+) and rare overtones (deep gold, silver-blue). 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Spain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth Sea cultured pearls are grown in \u003cem\u003ePinctada maxima\u003c\/em\u003e, the largest pearl oyster species, and are valued for their size and thick nacre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The South Sea Pearl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40004422500486,"sku":"","price":398.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4647\/1487\/products\/South-Sea-Pearl-13-mm-Loose-Grade-1-The-South-Sea-Pearl-12852530.webp?v=1747934102"},{"product_id":"white-south-sea-pearl-13-mm-drop-shape-grade-1","title":"White South Sea Pearl 13 mm Drop Shape Grade 1","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite South Sea Pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize 13 mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Luster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop 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