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Key Takeaways

  • South Sea pearls are grown within the Pinctada maxima pearl shell, and are the rarest and most sought-after type of Saltwater pearl - prized for its impressive size and lustre.
  • Australian South sea pearls take 3 to 4 years to mature before being seeded, and another 2 to 3 years for a pearl to grow.
  • In terms of size, South Sea pearls typically range between 8mm to 22mm in diameter. Remarkably, we harvested a 22.24mm pearl in 2004 at our Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm - deemed the largest gem-quality round pearl in the world!
  • South Sea pearls grown within Australian waters more commonly present hues like white, cream and silver, and sometimes gold.
  • Only around 10% of South Sea pearls are spherical or near-spherical, with perfect round pearls accounting for less than 10% of our harvests. Other shapes include button, drop, baroque, and circle.

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在澳大利亚珍珠公司，我们从两种澳大利亚贝壳——大珠母贝和合浦珠母贝中养殖出两种海水珍珠。

大珠母贝出产著名且备受推崇的南洋珍珠。南洋珍珠以其大小和光泽而闻名，被普遍认为是最受追捧的珍珠。

我们世界一流的南海珍珠每颗平均需要四年才能生长，这使得它们比钻石稀有约 1000 倍。

在本文中，我们将深入了解南海珍珠的世界，并进一步了解它们是什么以及为什么它们如此珍贵。

南洋珍珠产于哪里？

南海珍珠是一种海水珍珠，被认为是所有珍珠中最稀有的一种。它们产自大珠母贝，其名称“南海”源于其产地，因为这种珍珠产于南半球，特别是澳大利亚北部、印度尼西亚、菲律宾、缅甸和法属波利尼西亚。

我们的南海珍珠是在西澳大利亚金伯利海岸的Cygnet Bay 珍珠养殖场的原始和偏远水域中可持续养殖的。

了解有关 Cygnet Bay 珍珠养殖场的更多信息Visit Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm
  • Aerial view of a straight line of pearl shell panels floating in the pristine waterways of our Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.

南洋珍珠是怎样形成的？

生产南洋珠的大珠母贝必须生长到3-4岁才能产下珍珠，而且每个贝通常只能产下一颗珍珠。

南洋珍珠的形成过程是，从珍珠壳中取出一颗珠子，然后将一小块来自捐赠壳的外套膜组织小心地放入南洋珍珠壳中。这个过程被称为“播种”，是由经验丰富的技术人员进行的外科手术。

小圆珠成​​为珍珠的核心，珍珠壳会用珍珠质包裹住珠子，珍珠质是珍珠壳分泌的一种保护自身的物质。随着时间的推移，珍珠质逐渐堆积形成珍珠。每颗南洋珍珠大约需要 2-3 年才能长成。

What are Pearls?

南洋珍珠有多大？

大珠母贝是所有产珍珠软体动物中最大的，这被认为是南洋珍珠通常比其他珍珠更大的关键因素。

大多数南海珍珠的直径在 8 到 22 毫米之间，但令人难以置信的是，我们的 Cygnet Bay Pearl 养殖场打破了这一记录，在 2004 年收获了一颗直径为 22.24 毫米的珍珠！这颗巨大的珍珠被认为是世界上最大的优质圆形珍珠，您可以在我们的Broome 展厅看到这颗珍珠。

南洋珍珠有多贵？

和所有类型的珍珠一样，南洋珍珠的价格也各不相同。价格取决于每颗珍珠的尺寸、形状、皮质、光泽和色彩饱和度的稀有程度。

南洋珍珠是你能找到的最大、最稀有的珍珠。此外，需要数千个珍珠壳才能生产出一把优质珍珠。匹配南洋珍珠的颜色、大小、质量和光泽是一个漫长的过程，我们的专业团队对此引以为豪。

由于南洋珍珠品质卓越、数量稀少且尺寸巨大，其价值比大多数其他类型的珍珠更高。

南海珍珠有哪些颜色？

虽然大多数人一想到珍珠就会想到白色珍珠，但珍珠的颜色却因各种因素而变化多样。这些因素包括贝壳边缘的颜色、贝壳的地理位置和珍珠层。

南洋珍珠的颜色因地域不同而有所差异，如菲律宾的金唇珍珠较多，而澳大利亚北部则常见银白色唇珍珠。

珍珠层是贝壳分泌的一种透明物质，在珍珠的形成过程中起着重要作用。珍珠层越厚，珍珠的颜色就越丰富，珍珠的虹彩也越丰富。

南洋珍珠有五种颜色。这些颜色包括：白银色、白玫瑰色、蓝白色、浅奶油色和中奶油色/香槟色。

珍珠的颜色只是确定珍珠品质的分级系统的一部分。颜色覆盖完整且色调差异较小的珍珠可获得最高等级。

南海珍珠比其他珍珠更有光泽吗？

珍珠的光泽是决定其品质的最重要和决定性因素之一。光泽用于对南洋珍珠进行分级，定义为从材料表面反射的光量，光泽越高，反射的光越多，珍珠看起来越璀璨。

光泽在挑选珍珠时非常重要，因为它会给珍珠的外观带来很大的不同。例如，光泽度高的珍珠比光泽度低的珍珠反射得更明亮、更锐利。这意味着光泽度高的珍珠通常看起来更鲜艳、更美丽。

南洋珍珠至少要养殖 2 年，因此可以拥有令人难以置信的光泽，但这始终取决于其生长环境的质量、贝壳的健康状况，以及在农场 2 年的生长过程中对其进行的处理是否得当。

南海珍珠有哪些形状？

虽然完美的圆形珍珠形状是珍珠的典型特征，但珍珠爱好者还可以选择各种独特而美丽的形状。

南洋珍珠的形状和大小多种多样，珍珠形状是珍珠分级时要考虑的主要估价因素之一。

每次采收的珍珠中，只有 10-30% 的珍珠呈球形或近球形。球形珍珠被称为圆形或真圆形珍珠，而近球形珍珠被称为近半圆形或非圆形珍珠。

圆形珍珠是所有珍珠形状中最稀有、最珍贵的，因为它们占每年珍珠产量的不到 10%，并且被珍珠专家认为是最受欢迎的。

半圆形珍珠在外行人看来确实是完全球形的，但仔细观察后，其形状确实有轻微的不规则性。

对称珍珠包括纽扣珍珠和水滴珍珠：

  • 纽扣珍珠通常具有扁平或略微弯曲的底部和圆顶。这些珍珠非常适合作为珍珠耳环佩戴，因为扁平的底部可以舒适地贴合耳垂。
  • 水滴形珍珠被描述为光滑、对称的形状，从浪漫的泪滴形到椭圆形不等。它们是第二稀有的珍珠形状，约占珍珠产量的 20%。

其余的珍珠则被视为巴洛克珍珠，即非圆形珍珠。这些珍珠也因其独特而自然的形状而备受推崇。巴洛克珍珠是最常见的珍珠形状，占珍珠产量的 40%。具体形状差异很大，可能包括许多特征和生长特性，例如凸起、尖端、圆形等。

巴洛克风格珍珠有两种类型：圆形巴洛克珍珠和自由形巴洛克珍珠。

  • 圆形巴洛克珍珠的特点是其标志性的同心环围绕着珍珠的圆周。
  • 自由形状巴洛克珍珠是形状高度不对称的珍珠，极其独特。

如何设计你的南海珍珠？

珍珠首饰是一种永恒而经典的配饰，我们认为可以说它们已经成为任何衣柜中的必备品。

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您应该如何保养和清洁您的南海珍珠？

尽管我们的澳大利亚珍珠珠宝采用优质材料制成，但本质上却很脆弱。以下是一些保养珍珠的提示：

避免在珍珠首饰上喷洒香水、发胶、化妆品或其他化学品。

用淡水清洗珍珠，并用软布擦干。您无需使用任何肥皂或清洁剂。长时间暴露在盐水中会影响珍珠的光泽。

我们的礼品盒不适合长期存放。湿度和其他因素会导致珠宝随着时间的推移而失去光泽。

将珍珠与其他珠宝或粗糙表面分开存放，以免刮伤。

佩戴珍珠，它们会吸收您皮肤的天然油脂并在未来几年保持光泽。

有关如何保养珠宝的更多详细信息，请访问我们的 产品保养页面。

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  • A stunning Stella Pearl Ring featuring a Cygnet Bay (WA) grown Australian South Sea pearl complemented by 115 White Diamonds set in gold.
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南海珍珠吊坠和项链

如果一串珍珠对你来说太夸张，那么为什么不选择珍珠吊坠呢？珍珠与银色或金色搭配时看起来很漂亮，吊坠项链是一种百搭而时尚的饰品，可以与其他珍珠项链叠戴或单独佩戴。

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南海珍珠耳环

珍珠耳环适合任何场合。佩戴珍珠耳钉可打造更传统的造型，而佩戴一对吊坠珍珠耳环则可打造更戏剧化的造型，营造优雅的造型。对于特殊场合，一对镶有闪亮钻石的珍珠耳环是完美的点睛之笔。

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南洋珍珠戒指

说到珍珠戒指，您可以选择优雅的单颗钻石设计，或更精致的复古戒指，或镶嵌着闪亮钻石的珍珠戒指。珍珠戒指可以提升任何外观，并且有适合任何场合的戒指。

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所有南海珍珠首饰

我们的澳大利亚南海珍珠产自布鲁姆以北的 Cygnet Bay 珍珠养殖场。这些珍珠是在大珠母贝中养殖的。该系列珍珠呈最纯净的白色，包括戒指、手镯和吊坠项链等优雅的珠宝饰品。

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为什么选择澳大利亚珍珠作为您的南海珍珠首饰？

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South Sea Pearls FAQs

Where can I buy authentic Australian South Sea pearls online?

You can buy authentic Australian South Sea pearls online directly from specialist pearl farms and certified jewellery brands in Australia. The most reliable option is to purchase from pearl producers and vertically integrated brands like Pearls of Australia.

Pearls of Australia sources pearls directly from our Australian pearl farms in Western Australia and New South Wales. Our Australian South Sea pearls are carefully cultivated at our Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm on the Dampier Peninsula.

Buying direct ensure authenticity, traceability, grading, transparency, and proper certification. Always look for details about origin, grading and pearl type when shopping online.

South Sea pearl grading standards explained

South Sea pearls are graded using several key quality factors including:

  • Lustre
  • Surface Quality
  • Shape
  • Colour
  • Size
  • Nacre Thickness

Australian South Sea pearls are known for their thick nacre, strong natural lustre and impressive size.

Higher grades have cleaner surfaces, sharper reflections, symmetrical shape, and premium colour tones like white with a pink overtone.

Reputable Australian pearl brands publish pearl grading information and often provide individual pearl descriptions so customers understand exactly what they are purchasing.

What are the best brands for South Sea pearl jewellery available in Australia?

The best South Sea pearl jewellery brands in Australia are those that work closely with local pearl farms and offer transparent sourcing and grading.

Look for brands that specialise in Australian South Sea pearls rather than general jewellery retailers. Pearls of Australia is recognised for farm-direct sourcing, traceable pearls, and collections designed around Australian pearling.

Brands connected to working pearl farms typically provide stronger authenticity guarantees and deeper product knowledge.

How do South Sea pearls compare to other types of pearls in value?

South Sea pearls are generally the most valuable cultured pearls on the market due to their larger size, thicker nacre, rarity and slower growth time.

Compared to Akoya pearls and freshwater pearls, South Sea pearls typically command higher prices per pearl. Their value is driven by diameter (often 9 to 18mm or even bigger!), lustre quality, surface, and colour.

Australian South Sea pearls are especially sought after globally for their premium nacre.

Which companies offer certified South Sea pearl necklaces with authenticity guarantee?

Companies that offer certified South Sea pearl necklaces usually include specialist retailers and farm direct jewellers. Look for sellers that provide Certificates of Authenticity, grading details, and origin information.

Pearls of Australia offers certified South Sea pearl necklaces, with pearls sourced from our very own Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm in Western Australia.

We recommend avoiding listing that do not clearly state the pearl type or origin, or that do not come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Where can I find South Sea pearl jewellery stores near me in Sydney?

You can find South Sea pearl jewellery in Sydney through specialist pearl jewellers, and select luxury jewellery stores.

Pearls of Australia operates from our Broken Bay Pearl Farm Shellar Door, just 90 minutes north of Sydney, where we stock South Sea pearl jewellery grown at our Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm.

We have two sister farms, one in Broken Bay (NSW) where our Akoya pearls are cultivated and the other in Cygnet Bay (WA) where our South Sea pearls are cultivated. Our locations stock both our pearl varieties.

When searching locally, look for jewellers that specifically list Australian South Sea pearls rather than generic "pearl jewellery".

Are there any online marketplaces specialising in South Sea pearl strands?

Yes, but the most trusted sources are specialist pearl retailers and farm-direct websites, rather than general marketplaces.

Dedicated pearl brands and pearl farms often sell South Sea pearl strands online with full grading details and guaranteed Certificates of Authenticity.

Buying from a pearl specialist, like Pearls of Australia, ensures excellent strand matching quality, proper sizing, attention to detail and verified authenticity - which is especially important for high-value South Sea pearl strands.

What should I look for when purchasing South Sea pearls to ensure quality?

When purchasing South Sea pearls, check for:

  • Strong, mirror-like lustre
  • Clean surface with minimal blemishes, or if there are blemishes, that they are disclosed
  • Deep colour and overtone
  • Thick nacre
  • Symmetrical shape (unless buying baroque pearls intentionally)
  • Documented pearl grading
  • Origin disclosure (Australian South Sea vs Freshwater vs no disclosure)
  • Certificate of Authenticity

Buying from Australian pearl specialists such as Pearls of Australia gives you access to graded pearls with traceable, single origin and expert knowledge.

How can I identify genuine South Sea pearls versus imitations?

Genuine South Sea pearls have deep lustre, layered nacre, natural surface texture and weight that differs from imitation pearls.

Fake pearls often look overly perfect, lightweight, not cool to touch, or have a plastic-like shine.

Authentic South Sea pearls are rarely identical and usually show subtle natural variation.

The safest way to identify a genuine from a fake pearl is to buy from a verified and trusted brand like Pearls of Australia, that provides grading details, pearl type disclosure and Certificates of Authenticity.

Read our guide on fake vs real pearls here.

Which jewellery designers in Australia create collections featuring South Sea pearls?

Australian jewellery designers collaborating with Australian pearl producers, including collections from Pearls of Australia, create pieces that highlight the natural characteristics of South Sea pearls through contemporary and classic designs. Farm direct designers typically build collections around each harvest, pearl shape, and natural colours.