17.4mm South Sea pearl and diamond pendant
$13,800.00
The Australian South Sea pearl is famous the world over and regarded as the best pearls in the world thanks to the pristine waters off the coast of Australia in which they grow.
Whereas some pearls around the world are left in the water for as little as six months due to pollution, South Sea pearls are commonly left for three years which allows them to build up a thick nacre and obtain a wonderful lustre, as can be seen in this magnificent South Sea pearl.
This pendant is set with a stunning South Sea pearl that measures an incredible 17.4mm and has the most wonderful lustre that will always stand out day or night.
Highlighted with eight round brilliant cut diamonds on each side of eight baguette cut diamonds down the centre, there is an additional round brilliant cut diamond at the bottom leading to the pearl. These diamonds total 0.25 carats, and sparkle so magnificently and highlight the wonderful pearl so well.
The size and lustre of this pearl, combined with the sparkle from the diamonds, will no doubt make this a piece to be admired from near or far.
Stock# NS646cc
$13,800
17.4mm South Sea pearl and diamond pendant
17.4mm South Sea pearl and diamond pendant set in 18 carat white gold.
A brief history on Australia’s South Sea pearls. South Sea pearls Sydney.
Australia’s South Sea pearls (Pinctada maxima) are regarded as the finest in the world for a few notable reasons. To begin with the Australia South Sea oyster is the largest and rarest of all pearl producing oysters. Thanks to this, the size of pearl produced is often over 10mm in size. Combined with the pristine waters in which the oysters are farmed, this also allows for a thick nacre to be built up over the bead.
Divers collect the wild oysters by hand in the pristine waters off north-west Australia. From here they are then taken to pearl farms. They are then nurtured in the hope that they will produce a gem quality pearl. However not every oyster will produce a pearl, and apart from rare exceptions, most will produce only one pearl at a time. Australian South Sea pearls are easily regarded as the best in the world, and once you try a strand of South Sea pearls on, it will be so easy to see why.
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