South Sea Pendants
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Frequently asked questions
How thick is the nacre on South Sea pearls?
AAA 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.
Are South Sea pearls a good investment?
Among 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.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We ship worldwide with insured tracked delivery. Free shipping on orders over $150 USD. Each piece arrives with certificate of authenticity.
South Sea pearls come from Pinctada maxima, the silver-lipped or gold-lipped oyster (depending on color variant) native to Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. 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. Solitaire, halo, floating, and Y-drop pendant designs in 18K gold and 925 sterling silver chains. Each pendant features a hand-selected center pearl. 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 & Philippines. Each pendant ships with chain and certificate of authenticity.