Pearl · Origin
South Sea Pearl
"South Sea" pearls come from the large Pinctada maxima oyster found in the warm waters off Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines — mostly cultured today, but historically also a source of fine natural pearls.
South Sea pearls are prized for their large size and satiny luster; genuinely natural South Sea material is now extremely scarce, with almost all commercial South Sea pearl production being cultured. Buyers seeking natural pearl for astrological use should specifically confirm natural origin rather than assuming it from the South Sea name alone.
See how origin fits into overall value in our Pearl buying guide and Pearl price guide, or verify a specific certificate on our Pearl certification page.
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