Giving Pearls

South Sea Pearl Jewelry

South Sea pearls are some of the most elegant saltwater pearls. South Sea pearls are characterized by their large size and silvery white color. A product of the pinctada maxima oyster (which is about the size of a dinner plate), South Sea pearls are much larger than those produced by Akoya and fresh water pearls. South Sea pearls are commonly found in sizes as large as 14 mm. As with most things rare, South Sea pearls are more difficult to harvest and consequently more expensive.