Australian South Sea Pearls

Australian
South Sea Pearls

Exceptionally rare, naturally beautiful.
Unrivalled in size, nacre quality, natural colour and natural lustre.
Explore the world of Australian South Sea pearls and understand what makes each so rare and valuable.

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Australian South Sea pearls.

The pearling process begins in the pristine and remote waters of the Kimberley, Australia.

The Australian South Sea pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima) is the largest and rarest of all pearl oysters and produces the largest and most valuable of all pearls.

Operating from ocean-going vessels, teams of divers scour the depths to handpick the solitary Pinctada maxima oysters from the seabed.

Australia’s pearl production is regulated by way of a government-enforced quota system.

In a world-first, the Australian pearling industry has been certified as the most sustainable and environmentally responsible by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). MSC is the world’s leading non-profit organisation dedicated to sustainable and environmentally responsible use of wild marine resources.

A world first

Australian pearls: The sustainable choice

Australian pearls independently certified as the World’s most ethical and environmentally sustainable choice.

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National Geographic presents

Secret Life of Pearls

The remarkable collaboration between man and nature set in one of the most remote and pristine wildernesses remaining on Earth. The film was broadcast on the National Geographic Channel across 46 countries throughout 2016.

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Image courtesy of National Library of Australia