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Natural vs Cultured Pearls: All You Need To Know

Natural vs Cultured Pearls: All You Need To Know

Pearls are exceptionally unique gemstones, as the only gems that are entirely formed within a living organism. You’ve probably heard of pearls being referred to as either natural or cultured,...

Natural vs Cultured Pearls: All You Need To Know

Pearls are exceptionally unique gemstones, as the only gems that are entirely formed within a living organism. You’ve probably heard of pearls being referred to as either natural or cultured,...

Akoya Pearls vs. South Sea Pearls

Akoya Pearls vs. South Sea Pearls

Wondering what the difference between South Sea pearls and Akoya pearls is? Although, both are Saltwater pearls – they are produced by two different species of pearl shell that are...

Akoya Pearls vs. South Sea Pearls

Wondering what the difference between South Sea pearls and Akoya pearls is? Although, both are Saltwater pearls – they are produced by two different species of pearl shell that are...

The History of Mother of Pearl

The History of Mother of Pearl

The close relationship between mother of pearl and pearls can cause some confusion between the two. In this article we’ll look at what mother of pearl is, and cover key...

The History of Mother of Pearl

The close relationship between mother of pearl and pearls can cause some confusion between the two. In this article we’ll look at what mother of pearl is, and cover key...

What Are Tahitian Pearls and How Are They Different From Australian Saltwater Pearls?

What Are Tahitian Pearls and How Are They Diffe...

Discover the difference between Tahitian pearls and Australian Saltwater pearls, South Sea Pearls and Akoya pearls in our latest blog post. Learn about their unique features as well as our...

What Are Tahitian Pearls and How Are They Diffe...

Discover the difference between Tahitian pearls and Australian Saltwater pearls, South Sea Pearls and Akoya pearls in our latest blog post. Learn about their unique features as well as our...

What Are Freshwater Pearls and What Makes Them Different To Saltwater pearls?

What Are Freshwater Pearls and What Makes Them ...

It’s important to know the difference between freshwater pearls and saltwater pearls, so you can make an informed decision when buying your next pearl jewellery piece. Often the differences between...

What Are Freshwater Pearls and What Makes Them ...

It’s important to know the difference between freshwater pearls and saltwater pearls, so you can make an informed decision when buying your next pearl jewellery piece. Often the differences between...

Everything you need to know about South Sea pearls

Everything you need to know about South Sea pearls

At Pearls of Australia, we farm two varieties of saltwater pearls from two species of Australian shells – the Pinctada maxima and the Pinctada fucata. The Pinctada maxima produces the famous and highly revered South...

Everything you need to know about South Sea pearls

At Pearls of Australia, we farm two varieties of saltwater pearls from two species of Australian shells – the Pinctada maxima and the Pinctada fucata. The Pinctada maxima produces the famous and highly revered South...