How much is a long strand of pearls worth?

A traditional strand of white pearls can range from $100 (Freshwater pearl necklace) to $10,000 (Akoya pearl necklace). A strand of large, flawless South Sea pearls could even be valued as high as $100,000+ .

What is the difference between Akoya and South Sea pearls?

Verdict: When it comes to Akoya, you can expect a perfect round shape. The average nacre of an Akoya pearl is between 0.35mm to 0.7mm, whereas the nacre of a South Sea pearl measures 2mm to 6mm. This unusual thickness is what gives the South Sea pearl a unique sheen that is often perceived to be soft and captivating.

What are the main sources of South Sea pearl?

South Sea pearls are cultured using a large, white-lipped oyster, hand-selected from the waters of the South Pacific. The oyster is about twice the size of the Akoya pearl oyster and produces much larger pearls. These luxurious pearls are cultured in Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Japan and Thailand.

Are South Sea pearls valuable?

South Sea pearls are considered the most valuable. A strand of South Sea pearls can range from $1,000 to over $100,000. Cultured White South Sea Pearls AND Golden South Sea Pearls are the largest gemstones on the cultured market, making them both rare and very valuable.

Do pearls hold their value?

With proper care, pearls retain their value even for a lifetime. The higher the pearl quality, the more durable and more valuable your gemstone. Your pearl collection can fetch a higher resale value depending on their quality, size, shape, lustre, color, and type.

Do South Sea pearls increase in value?

Pearl Size Tiny seed pearls can be smaller than 1mm, while South Sea pearls, as large as 20mm, have been found. Only a 1 millimetre increase in pearl size will be a substantial jump in both appearance and value. The importance of a pearl’s size to its ultimate value depends on the pearl type.

What kind of pearl is the most expensive?

South Sea pearls
South Sea pearls are considered the most valuable. They are also the largest pearl variety on the market. A strand of South Sea pearls can range from $1,000 to over $100,000.

Why South Sea Pearl is expensive?

Because South Sea Pearls form over longer periods of time, they are more costly to cultivate. For this reason, there are a limited number of South Sea pearl farms, making the truly prized South Seas exceptionally rare. Not all cultured pearls are good enough to become Assael pearls.

How big is a South Sea pearl necklace?

Golden and White South Sea Pearl (10 x 11mm) Lariat Necklace in 18k Gold over Sterling Silver.

What kind of pearls are used in the South Sea?

Explore our collection of delicate South Sea Pearl Necklace Designs made from beautiful white or gold pearls. Any one of sets of South Sea Pearl Earrings in our collection will be perfect for wearing with any outfit. Nothing will look more alluring than one of white or gold South Sea Pearl Pendants when being worn.

Which is the most valuable strand of pearls?

These stunning pearls also happen to be the largest and the rarest, making them the most valuable. A strand of South Sea pearls, whether white or gold, is immediately eye-catching and makes for a statement look. Because of their high price point and scarcity, purchasing South Sea pearls can be a little bit daunting.

How is a Pearl formed in a South Sea oyster?

Before a South Sea pearl oyster begins cultivating a pearl, a mother of pearl bead implant is inserted into the oyster to begin the pearl forming process. This can be seen in the photograph below and to the right. The chart below illustrates the range of South Sea pearl shapes.