An curved arrow pointing right. South Sea pearls are the largest cultured-pearl variety, sometimes reaching over 20 millimeters in diameter. The Pinctada maxima oyster can take up to five years to ...

Fine large shells of a dead white are supplied by Singapore. Common varieties come irom Bombay and Valgraiso, from the latter place with jet black edges. South Sea pearl-shells are common ...

It features a rare 14 mm natural pink conch pearl flanked by an 11 mm natural white South Sea pearl and a 12 mm natural iridescent Tahitian pearl. The gems are set in platinum and surrounded by 1. ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I cover upmarket jewelry, timepieces & ethical, sustainable jewelry. Glowing like sunlight made solid, this 13-15mm golden South Sea pearl ...