Become a Pearl Expert
The Ultimate Guide
We show you how to grade and select pearls like a professional buyer. Learn the truth about the pearl industry and how to avoid paying retail prices.
The unmistakable glow and luxurious weight of a genuine South Sea pearl necklace is a statement of rare beauty and refined taste. Sourced farm-direct from the warm, tropical waters of Northern Australia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, these exquisite strands feature naturally colored White and Golden South Sea pearls, celebrated for their exceptional size, thick nacre, and satiny luster. Coveted as the most prestigious pearls in the world, each necklace is a unique treasure of the sea, glowing with soft iridescence and a timeless elegance that no other pearl can match. Whether perfectly round or elegantly baroque, every South Sea pearl necklace we offer is an heirloom-quality piece, an authentic expression of nature’s finest craftsmanship that will be treasured for generations.
True gifts from the heart of the Ocean, a South Sea Pearl Necklace shimmers with stunning iridescent Orient and shines with a bright, touchable luster that is unmatched in the world of pearls. Popularly known as the “Queen of Cultured Pearls” South Sea pearls are farmed primarily in Australia and the warm, tropical waters of the Philippine Islands. Their gorgeous White and Golden pearl colors are completely natural, and require no enhancement to dazzle the eye and the imagination. Discover what makes these incredible pearls unique by visiting our Insider’s Guide to Cultured Pearl Types.
Each one of our South Sea Pearl Necklaces is a completely unique, one of a kind creation; the specific image and description corresponds to the White or Golden South Sea Necklace you will receive. Our South Sea Pearl Necklace Collections feature stunning Silvery-White South Sea Pearl Necklaces and gorgeous Golden South Sea Pearl Necklaces in classic Round Pearl Necklace layouts or artistic and whimsical Baroque Pearl Necklace designs. We create every pearl necklace by hand, to order, here at our Los Angeles, California workshop. Each layout is individually double-knotted on fine matching silk In House, and finished with a luxury clasp of your choice. To learn more about which one of our pearl necklaces is right for you, we recommend reading our Expert’s Guide to South Sea Pearl Grading.
We show you how to grade and select pearls like a professional buyer. Learn the truth about the pearl industry and how to avoid paying retail prices.
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Luxury Grade Pearls.
Lower Prices.
The true value of pearls lies in their quality. We sell true luxury grade pearls without traditional luxury store markups.
We source the worlds finest pearls and sell direct to customers like you. You can expect to save about 1/2 the cost of traditional retail.
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