Yellow Gold Jewellery
What is Yellow Gold? Step into the radiant world of yellow gold jewellery, a classic that has been worn for centuries. Our article unfolds the
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Rose Gold Jewellery
What is Rose Gold? Welcome to the world of rose gold – a unique alloy that has captivated many worldwide. In this article, we’ll unravel
Akoya 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
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
What Are Tahitian Pearls and how are they different from Australian Saltwater Pearls?
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 Pearls of Australia’s Saltwater pearls.
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 as being referred to as either natural or cultured, and they are often compared to one another. It’s important to note that both natural and cultured pearls are real pearls! The difference between the two is in how they are produced.
Still confused? We’ve got you covered – read on and become a pearl expert.
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
Everything you need to know about Akoya pearls
At Pearls of Australia we farm two types of pearls, the Pinctada maxima (Australian South Sea Pearl), and the Pinctada fucata (Akoya Pearl) which form
How do you tell if pearls are real?
Before we get into how you tell if a pearl is real or otherwise, let’s learn some basic terminology and understand what we mean by
What are pearls and where do they come from?
Everyone knows what a pearl is, but how much do you really know about pearls? In this article, we’re going to take a deep dive