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