{"id":9176,"date":"2018-08-20T12:46:27","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T12:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pearlsonly.com\/blog\/?p=9176"},"modified":"2024-08-25T12:50:37","modified_gmt":"2024-08-25T18:50:37","slug":"a-south-sea-pearl-pendant-a-beautiful-gem-for-a-beautiful-woman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pearlsonly.se\/blog\/a-south-sea-pearl-pendant-a-beautiful-gem-for-a-beautiful-woman\/","title":{"rendered":"A South Sea Pearl Pendant \u2013 A Beautiful Gem For A Beautiful Woman"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sea pearls are among some of the most sought-after of all pearls available. So, having a South Sea Pearl Pendan<\/a>t means that you need to know its worth well!\u00a0 This is because they are much larger in comparison to what we would class as the average pearl.\u00a0 Plus they have a roundness and smoothness that is exceptional, so you will have something truly extraordinary when you buy a White or Golden\u00a0South Sea pearl pendant<\/a>. Read our entire post to find out what are the best features of a South Sea pearl and how to take care of your pearl pendant!<\/a><\/p>\n

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The South Sea Pearl Defined<\/h2>\n

This is the only pearl that is produced by an oyster known as the white-lipped variety.\u00a0 It is far larger in size to the other oysters that produce freshwater or Akoya pearls.\u00a0 As a result of this these molluscs are able to produce pearls that are much bigger in size.<\/p>\n

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However, this type of oyster is rare and so the cultivation of their pearls becomes a lot harder.\u00a0 So you can imagine that the price of such as used in the creation of a South Sea pearl pendant is much higher.<\/p>\n

The majority of the cultivated South Sea pearls come from Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Australia.\u00a0 Also, these are saltwater pearls, which means the process of cultivating them is a lot more labour intensive.<\/p>\n

Grading Of South Sea Pearls<\/h2>\n

There are 6 factors that are taken into consideration when it comes to the grading of the pearl you see in any South Sea pearl pendant designs.<\/p>\n

The factors that are considered are as follows:<\/p>\n

Shape<\/h3>\n

When it comes to a South Sea pearl pendant<\/a> there are five different shapes that may be used.\u00a0 These are classified as being round, semi-round, baroque, semi-baroque or circle (ringed) pearls.<\/p>\n

The easiest way for a professional tester to determine what shape a pearl is in say a large South Sea pearl pendant like the one below<\/a> is to roll it across the table.<\/p>\n

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If it rolls straight across the table they will class this pearl as round.\u00a0 But should it veer off slightly it will be classed as semi-round.\u00a0 A semi-baroque shaped pearl is one that exhibits at least 1 axis of rotation, meaning it can be spun, whereas a baroque pearl cannot be spun at all.<\/p>\n

As for those classified as being ringed or circled these types of pearls will have regular rings, grooves or streaks that are horizontal with the axis of rotation.\u00a0 Also such will cover over 33.3% of the surface of the pearl.\u00a0 Generally, you find that over 25 to 30% of all such pearls harvested are of this classification.<\/p>\n

Size<\/h3>\n

All pearls are classified from mm to mm.\u00a0 Only round and semi-round South Sea pearls will be measured across their shortest diameter.\u00a0 Whereas all other shapes of these pearls will be measured across 2 (the shortest and longest ones).<\/p>\n

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In most cases, you will find that the pearls used in a gold South Sea pearl pendant will measure between 8 and 14 mm.\u00a0 However, there are South Sea pearl pendant designs that include ones measuring between 16 and 18 mm.\u00a0 But the largest recorded to date has measured 20 mm and this one is an exception to the rules.<\/p>\n

Surface Quality<\/h3>\n

There tend to be 4 ratings used to determine the surface quality of such South Sea pearls.\u00a0 The grading of the pearls is carried out using the naked eye.\u00a0 The ratings that will be given to these pearls even those used in say a South Sea cultured pearl<\/a> pendant is as follows:<\/p>\n

A \u2013 Clean \u2013 Are entirely smooth or have very tiny indentations or ripples that appear on less than 10% of the entire surface of the pearl<\/p>\n

B \u2013 Lightly Blemished \u2013 Have a few imperfections that appear on less than 33.3% of the surface of the pearl<\/p>\n

C \u2013 Moderately Blemished \u2013 Have very light imperfections appearing over less than 66.6% of the pearl\u2019s surface<\/p>\n

D \u2013 Heavily Blemished \u2013 These pearls will still have light imperfections in them, but they will cover more than 66.6% of the pearl\u2019s surface.\u00a0 They may even have some deep imperfections over 50% of the surface.<\/p>\n

Nothing is classier than a perfect and unblemished white pearl, and all our South Sea Pearls are no exception.<\/p>\n

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Luster<\/h3>\n

This is another very important factor that is taken into consideration when it comes to grading the quality of the surface of the pearl in any kind of South Sea pearl pendant.\u00a0\u00a0 But these pearls<\/a> are actually renowned for having a very high gloss luster.<\/p>\n

The four grades given to show the quality of the luster of these pearls is as follows:<\/p>\n

AAA \u2013 Very High<\/p>\n

AA \u2013 High<\/p>\n

A \u2013 Medium<\/p>\n

B \u2013 Soft<\/p>\n

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Here you have for example, the Darlene White South Sea Pearl Pendant<\/a> that has an AAA luster, AAA body and shape, and AAAA nacre.\u00a0\u00a0The pearl drop hangs from a 14K yellow gold hook-shaped bail enhanced with a round, clear crystal stone, making this stunner a perfect addition to casual wear, business wear, or formal wear. The Darlene pendant is fun and flirty yet classically charming for every age and makes the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.<\/p>\n

Thickness Of The Nacre<\/h3>\n

How thick the nacre of a South Sea pearl is can actually have an effect on not only the durability of such pearls, but also their beauty.\u00a0 But when it comes to the pearls used in say a white South Sea pearl pendant<\/a> you will find that they come with a reputation of having a thick nacre.\u00a0 The reason for this being is that the cultivation period for such gems is very long.<\/p>\n

Colour<\/h3>\n

The colour of all South Sea pearls is natural.\u00a0 This is because these pearls are able to take on the colour of the rim of the oyster shell, which has produced it.<\/p>\n

Generally, most of the South Sea pearls used today are white, grey, blue, cream or gold in colour.\u00a0 Of course, there are some that will have beautiful overtones such as pink, blue, silver or gold.\u00a0 These overtones sometimes can be present in a number of different combinations.\u00a0 Such is considered to be even more desirable.<\/p>\n

Although most people will look for white pearls, some women are looking for something a little more unique and with a discrete sense of luxury.\u00a0 If you want something a little more distinctive then a white\u00a0South Sea pearl pendant is the perfect choice for you.<\/p>\n

Unlike some other South Sea pearls, you will notice that the white ones consist of many different overtones.\u00a0 The colours that you will see are very pleasant and can vary from pink to grey tones.\u00a0 This is a piece of jewelry that will certainly make a statement and will have people asking where you got such a beautiful piece of jewelry from?<\/p>\n

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At PearlsOnly.com you will find South Sea pearl pendants of various sizes and colors, but we guarantee that each and every one of them will come with a professional appraisal certificate, a free decorative gift box and a special cloth to make sure you can clean it from time to time.<\/p>\n

Caring For Your South Sea Pearl Pendant<\/h2>\n

As you already know because the pearls used in the creation of such pieces of jewelry are valuable they need to be cared for properly.<\/p>\n

In fact, all pearls not just South Sea<\/a> ones are very soft, so they need to be cared for in the correct way.<\/p>\n

When it comes to taking care of such items you need to do the following:<\/p>\n

Storage<\/h3>\n

After you\u2019ve taken your South Sea pearl pendant off make sure that you place it inside a jewelry pouch.\u00a0 Never just place it inside a jewelry box with other gems as they can cause damage to it.<\/p>\n

Cleaning<\/h3>\n

Although your pearl pendant won\u2019t be coming into contact with your skin constantly, it will over time start to absorb some acid from your skin.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t remove this acid then over time it will slowly eat into the pearl.\u00a0 Not only will the pearl start to lose its luster but you will also notice it won\u2019t stay as round.<\/p>\n

The best way to prevent this from happening is to wipe the South Sea pearl with a soft cloth after you\u2019ve worn the pendant.\u00a0\u00a0 Also, think about wiping it with a soft cloth that has been dipped and then wrung out in some water to which you\u2019ve added a small amount of salt.<\/p>\n

If you want to clean your pearl more thoroughly, make sure that you only use a jewelry cleaner that has been labeled as safe to use on pearls.<\/p>\n

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Should you feel apprehensive about cleaning your pendant yourself then you may want to take it to a jeweler instead.\u00a0 They will have the appropriate cleaning materials to ensure that your large South Sea pearl<\/a> pendant remains looking as wonderful as the day you first got it.<\/p>\n

Other Tips To Prevent Damage To A South Sea Pearl<\/h3>\n