Explain the different types of Pearl.

The Golden South Sea pearl is the rarest pearl grown in the world today, farmed in secret locations off the coastline of the Philippines. Here water temperatures and nutrients combine to allow the gold lipped oyster to grow in near perfect conditions and create some of the world’s largest pearls.

White South Sea Pearls are highly sought after for their size, growing up to 20mm and with a lustre which is second to none.

Tahitian Pearls are also valuable, large and lustrous in a range of colours from silver grey to dark grey with green and yellow hues.

Akoya pearls are also beautiful, lustrous pearls ranging in size from a few millimeteres to a maximum of approx. 9.5mm. These are usually white although other colours, sometimes treated are available.

Freshwater pearls are usually non-nucleated as the original nucleus was overgrown and one mollusk can produce many pearls of varying size, colour and lustre.

All pearls vary in quality and Heidi Kjeldsen Ltd only uses gem quality in her  jewellery so why not book an appointment to view our Collection of pearl necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings.