| Worn by kings, adored by queens and the | | | | black and gold, you can have south sea pearl |
| favorite of many modern day divas, South Sea | | | | jewelry in a number of captivating shades. |
| pearl jewelry has an unrivalled position in the world | | | | Sometimes, if you are lucky enough, you may |
| of jewelry. South Sea pearls have always had a | | | | even get a pearl that displays a lovely |
| unique place of honor because of their size and | | | | ‘overtone' of some other color like pink or |
| quality. Some of these pearls grow to a diameter | | | | green. Deep golden colored South sea pearls are |
| of 18mm, one of the largest sizes for pearls. The | | | | rare and expensive too. Also, do not get |
| reason for this is simple: the Pinctada maxima, in | | | | confused by white and cream. White pearls are |
| which the pearl grows, is a huge oyster that can | | | | costlier, though some merchants label cream as |
| rapidly secrete nacre in the right conditions. South | | | | white. Always view the color of the pearl under |
| Sea pearls are revered also because of their | | | | natural light since pearls tend to change colors |
| rarity. Natural South Sea pearls are hard to come | | | | with changes in light. |
| by, even in limited numbers. So, collecting enough | | | | Size: South Sea pearl jewelry may exhibit some |
| pearls to make a piece of stunning jewelry is a | | | | really big pearls because they are produced by |
| big thing! And buying one can be even more of an | | | | the largest oyster shell in the world. Of course, in |
| experience. | | | | addition to the size of the shell, the amount of |
| Shopping for South Sea pearl jewelry can be | | | | nacre secreted by the oyster contributes to the |
| confusing. Most buyers are unable to distinguish an | | | | development of really large pearls. |
| ordinary pearl from the south sea variety. That is | | | | Surface: Do not be put off if you find some |
| why it is important to learn how to identify South | | | | surface imperfections in south sea pearl jewelry. |
| Sea pearls before you buy jewelry. | | | | You may examine the pearl surface and buy |
| Luster: The white South Sea pearl is easy to spot | | | | those that exhibit the least number of flaws. |
| because of its magnificently thick layers of natural | | | | However, it is extremely rare to find south sea |
| nacre. This makes the pearl not just lustrous, but | | | | pearls devoid of any flaws. |
| gives it a soft, creamy appearance that almost | | | | Shape: It is very hard to find South Sea pearl |
| seems as if the pearl were changing its tone | | | | jewelry consisting of perfectly rounded pearls. |
| according to the light that falls on it. This defining | | | | Since these pearls are cultured almost naturally, it |
| feature has endeared South Sea pearl jewelry to | | | | is rare to find enough pearls with the perfect |
| people all over the world. Even though natural | | | | shape. South Sea pearl jewelry made of perfectly |
| pearls are rare, cultured pearls too show the | | | | rounded pearls is therefore costlier. If you are |
| same luster as their natural counterparts. | | | | short on cash, you may want to try the baroque |
| Color: South Sea pearl jewelry come in a variety | | | | shaped pearls instead - very trendy and fun. |
| of colors. From white and silver to cream, yellow, | | | | |