South Sea Pearl Prices 2026: Real Farm-Direct Price Chart
White South Sea pearl prices in 2026: white South Sea pearls (Pinctada maxima, farmed in Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines) are the most valuable cultured pearls per millimetre, with necklaces in our catalog ranging from under $1,000 to about $5,800 depending on size and grade. Every figure below is computed from our live farm-direct catalog (June 2026) — real asking prices, not estimates.
White South Sea pearl price chart (June 2026)
| Piece | Pearl size | Price range (USD) | Median | Pieces priced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earrings (shop) | 9-10 mm | $70–$189 | $128 | 4 |
| Earrings (shop) | 11-12 mm | $160–$684 | $228 | 3 |
| Loose pearl | 9-10 mm | $118–$549 | $156 | 5 |
| Loose pearl | 10-11 mm | $28–$1,300 | $598 | 7 |
| Loose pearl | 11-12 mm | $68–$4,741 | $253 | 10 |
| Loose pearl | 12-13 mm | $82–$584 | $132 | 6 |
| Loose pearl | 13-14 mm | $98–$698 | $388 | 5 |
| Loose pearl | 14-16 mm | $78–$98 | $94 | 3 |
| Necklace (shop) | 10-11 mm | $994–$4,680 | $2,360 | 9 |
| Necklace (shop) | 11-12 mm | $890–$5,640 | $2,250 | 24 |
| Necklace (shop) | 12-13 mm | $288–$5,300 | $1,996 | 11 |
| Necklace (shop) | 13-14 mm | $1,880–$5,200 | $4,350 | 6 |
| Necklace (shop) | 14-16 mm | $398–$5,800 | $5,600 | 3 |
| Pendant | 11-12 mm | $140–$170 | $155 | 2 |
| Pendant | 12-13 mm | $220–$298 | $259 | 2 |
| Ring | 9-10 mm | $64–$168 | $115 | 6 |
How these numbers are built: every figure is computed from the live, farm-direct catalog of The South Sea Pearl (Gold Kraf Export SLU) in June 2026 — real asking prices of pieces you can buy today, not industry estimates. Final value always depends on luster, surface quality, shape and matching; see our grading guide.
What moves a white south sea pearl up or down this chart
Size sets the baseline — each millimetre of nacre takes the oyster longer to grow, so price rises steeply with diameter. Within a size, luster, surface cleanliness, shape (round > drop > baroque) and — for strands — matching decide where a piece lands in the range.
Common questions
Why are South Sea necklaces so much more expensive than loose pearls? A strand needs 30+ pearls matched in color, overtone and luster — matching is the hidden cost. A single loose 12 mm pearl can cost $132 at median while a matched 12-13 mm necklace medians $1,996 in our catalog.
White or golden — which holds value better? Both are Pinctada maxima; deep, even golden body color is rarer at large sizes, but top-luster white rounds are equally sought after. Buy the better luster, not the color.
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