South Sea Pearl necklace – the queen of all pearl necklaces; featuring 29 elegantly graduated white south sea pearls of a high luster cream rose hue. Fastened with an elegant yellow gold polished easy to use magnetic ball clasp.
South Sea pearls are renowned as some of the most luxurious and valuable pearls in fine jewelry, prized for their impressive size, radiant luster, and silky glow. Cultivated in the clear waters of Australia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, these exceptional gems are produced by the Pinctada maxima oyster, the largest pearl-bearing mollusk. Depending on the oyster, these pearls form in shades of brilliant white South Sea pearls or rich, golden Golden South Sea pearls, making them highly sought after by collectors and jewelry enthusiasts. Grown for two to four years within the oyster’s thick shell, South Sea pearls develop their signature satin surface and natural beauty, making them the centerpiece of high-end pearl necklaces, earrings, and rings. Timeless, rare, and elegant, fine South Sea pearls remain the ultimate symbol of sophistication in the world of luxury pearl jewelry.
Length closed: 17 ”
29 graduated South Sea pearls:
Measurements: 17.8 – 12.6 mm
Hue: cream rose
Luster: medium high
Blemishes: slight
Condition: Fine
Note: Bare in mind, these South Sea pearls were acquired from a significant East Coast estate and are not subject to today’s import tariffs or the new price structures that have arisen from global supply chain disruptions following the COVID years. While tariffs impact the cost of newly imported pearls, the real rarity comes from the supply chain collapse that touched every stage of production: the technicians who inseminated the oysters, the farmers who nurtured them, the divers who harvested them, and the graders, drillers, stringers, and distributors who brought them to market. Many of these skilled professionals have since retired or left the trade altogether, making fine South Sea pearls increasingly scarce. Their absence, combined with tariff pressures, has elevated these pearls into one of the most exclusive categories in today’s jewelry market.
Gross weight:74.00 dwt