subject: South Sea Pearl Jewellery For All Occasions [print this page] Aside from diamonds, pearls are also considered to be the most acceptable ornaments to accessorise a lady. From the most classic, to ethnic, to modern and fashionable designs, pearl jewellery of various kinds is now available in the market. No matter what the occasion is, these beautiful gems can certainly make you become the showstopper. Amongst all these, South Sea pearl jewellery is believed to be one of the most expensive of the whole lot. South Sea pearl farming is rampant in Southeast Asian countries, for example: Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia and some areas of Australia.
These gems are large in size i.e. between 9 mm to 30 mm. The irresistible shine, smooth touch, size and shape are some of the factors that urge you to buy these finest produced gems.
Whatever colour of outfit you are planning to wear, you can choose from a range of colours and overtones of the South Sea pearls such as silver, white, yellow and gold with slight traces of pink, blue and green. Amongst all these available colours, golden and white coloured pearls are widely sold as they can very well get along with all types and colours of outfits. Not only this, these gems can enhance your beauty and brighten up your face.
Since, these are naturally produced gems so they may not have a smooth surface. The surface of these pearls is finely smoothened to offer you a smooth piece of jewellery that you are probably looking for. Grading of these pearls is done keeping in mind the number of imperfections it has. Grading depends upon the following factors:-
1. Lustre
Lustre of a pearl depends on the depth of its nacre. Thicker nacre is said to have eye catching lustre. Four grades are usually given in this category i.e.
AAA represents very good lustre
AA represents good lustre
A represents fair lustre
-A represents poor lustre
2. Size
Size of the pearls is based upon the size of the oyster and the implant from which the pearl has been produced. Since an oyster produces only one to three pearls in its entire life, so you can imagine the value and authenticity of these precious gems.
3. Colour
It actually depends on the particular oyster from which the pearl has originated. You can find shades of white, pink, cream, gold, yellow, charcoal, blues, coppers and greens. Out of these, white coloured gem is considered to be the most valued one.
4. Shape
Though the shape of the pearl is based upon how evenly the oyster has produced the gem during its cultivation period. Round, near round, tear-drop and baroque shapes are commonly found.
A pearl is indeed worth buying for whichever occasion you are buying it.
