The centerpiece of this image is a stunning 13mm to 15mm uniform size South Sea baroque cultured pearl necklace, commissioned by a client for Mother's Day from American Pearl. Each pearl boasts an incredibly high luster with delicate silver overtones, and their unique, organic shapes are reminiscent of smooth, tumbled river stones. This exquisite piece is more than just rare; it's a testament to quality, composition and craftsmanship in South Sea Pearls. The necklace is finished with a dazzling American Pearl Diamond Egg Clasp, the perfect complement to the baroque pearls. This egg-shaped clasp, a sophisticated spin on the classic round diamond ball, features over 1.65 carats of sparkling G color, VS clarity diamonds (clasp measures 12 x 15mm). The clasp can be found at this link.
South Sea pearls themselves are a wonder to behold. Among the most coveted in the world, there's a reason for their rarity. These beautiful pearls are cultivated in the giant Pinctada Maxima oyster, the largest of its kind. Wild and free in the waters of Southeast Asia and Australia, these oysters take their time crafting these precious gems. The longer a pearl takes to grow, the larger and more valuable it becomes as showcased in this fine TRUE AAA Quality Necklace. Like other cultured pearls, South Sea pearls are a true gift from nature, limited by wild production and uncontrollable forces. This limited availability has earned them the nickname "Rolls Royce" of cultured pearls. The process begins with a mother of pearl bead carefully inserted into the oyster, which then patiently coats it with nacre, layer by layer, until a breathtaking pearl is born. Learn more about these exquisite South Sea pearl necklaces here.
John Steinbeck, a master storyteller, captures the simple awe and magnificence of a pearl in his novella, The Pearl. Imagine this: Kino, the protagonist, pries open an oyster and discovers a treasure within. Steinbeck describes it as "perfect as the moon," a luminous wonder that "captured the light and refined it and gave it back in silver incandescence." As big as a seagull's egg, it's no ordinary south sea pearl – it's the "greatest pearl in the world."