South Sea pearls
The largest and most famous of all pearl species.
overview
- Mineral group: Pearls are so-called calcium carbonates.
- Color : Pearls come in a wide range of colors. The most common are white and cream pearls, but they also come in colors such as black, gray, yellow, orange, pink, lavender, green and blue.
- Cut : The most sought-after pearls are spherical. However, there are numerous other shapes such as baroque and teardrop.
- Special feature : South Sea pearls grow in a mussel called Pinctada maxima and can reach a size of up to 20 millimeters in diameter. The growth phase of South Sea pearls usually lasts two to six years.
Quality factors
Color
Jewellery made from white South Sea pearls is particularly popular, whether as bridal jewellery or as a special highlight to an elegant outfit.
shine
Pearls with a strong shine have reflections on the surface.
form
Although spherical pearls are the most sought after, symmetrical teardrop-shaped pearls are also very popular and valuable.
surface quality
To assess the quality of a pearl, the surface quality is of great importance. Pearls with few impurities are very valuable.
Pearl Jewelry in History
Pearl jewelry is considered the epitome of luxury and has been for thousands of years. The pearl is the only type of jewelry that forms in a living organism. A pearl is naturally beautiful and does not require any further processing by human hands to unfold its splendor. This is probably one of the reasons why it has fascinated us for thousands of years. The South Sea pearl, with its particularly elegant coloring and extraordinary size, represents the beauty of pearls particularly well. Pearl jewelry was a sign of prosperity and wealth among the ancient Greeks and Romans, as well as among other peoples. In addition, it is associated with a certain symbolism in many cultures. For example, the Greeks were particularly fond of giving pearl jewelry as a wedding gift, as pearls were considered a sign of love. What could be more beautiful for a bride than jewelry made of South Sea pearls with their white-silvery or golden shine?
Special Pearls
One of the most famous pearl jewelry pieces is the so-called La Peregrina necklace, once known as the Phillip II pearl . One of the most famous owners of the pearl necklace was Elizabeth Taylor, who received the necklace as a gift from her then husband Richard Burton.
Special occasions
birthstone
The pearl is considered the birthstone of June.
wedding anniversary
Pearls or pearl jewelry are often given as gifts for 3rd and 30th wedding anniversaries.
occurrence of South Sea pearls
South Sea pearls are mainly cultivated in Indonesia, Myanmar, Australia, the Philippines and other islands in the South Pacific.
jewelry with South Sea pearls
Are you looking for South Sea pearls or are you dreaming of jewelry with a South Sea pearl? At RENÉSIM we fulfill your individual jewelry wishes and create unique, elegant pearl jewelry for you. Please contact us using the form below or by phone. We will be happy to advise you!
South Sea Pearl Selection at RENÉSIM
Our selection of gemstones includes numerous pearls and other gemstones. You can purchase these in a piece of jewelry or loose.
Further articles
Even in ancient times, pearls were often used as bridal jewelry because they were considered an attribute of the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite.
To the encyclopedia article – Wedding jewelry
The conch pearl is one of the rarest pearls. Although the name suggests this, the conch pearl is not a pearl because it is not made of mother of pearl.
To the Gemstone Lexicon – The Conch Pearljewelry collections
Materials in the Lexicon
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