South Sea Pearls

With its golden color, physical characteristics, and splendor, the South Sea pearl, also known as the “Australian pearl,” is among the most sought-after and expensive pearls in the world!

Australian pearls are produced in the South Seas. This region is located between the northern coast of Australia and the southern coast of China. It is a vast area characterized by its warm waters, which represent the natural environment best suited for the reproduction of an oyster species known as “Pinctada Maxima.”

There are different varieties of Pinctada Maxima. The most common are the Gold-lipped Pinctada Maxima and the Silver-lipped Pinctada Maxima. These impressive oysters can reach up to 30 cm in diameter.

It is worth noting that South Sea pearls are known as Australian pearls because the majority of the oysters that produce these pearls have always been cultivated in the northwestern coastal region of Australia.

With the development of oyster farming techniques, South Sea pearls are now produced in the Philippines, Indonesia, as well as in Thailand and Myanmar! Since the 1920s, the cultivation of Australian pearls has been controlled by Japan.